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10 ChatGPT mistakes you're making and how to fix them

May 5, 2023

Since ChatGPT is a new technology with new techniques to learn, there are a lot of common mistakes that people make with it. If you're struggling to make it work for you, you might be making some of those mistakes too.

Briana Brownell
Briana Brownell is a Canadian data scientist and multidisciplinary creator who writes about the intersection of technology and creativity.

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Podcasting

The best AI tools for podcast show notes, reviewed

April 5, 2023

There are a lot of AI tools for podcast show notes, and it’s hard to know how they’re different without taking the time to test each one. So that’s what I did.

Ashley Hamer
Managing Editor at Descript. Musician, podcaster, writer, science nerd.

Podcasting

How to write a cold open that will hook listeners from the start

May 23, 2023

A podcast scriptwriter shares her top tips for writing a cold open that will hook listeners from the moment they press play.

Zan Romanoff
Zan Romanoff is a full-time freelance journalist, as well as the author of three young adult novels. She lives and writes in LA.

Video

How to go viral on TikTok: What works and what doesn't

May 25, 2023

There's lots of advice out there about how to go viral. A successful TikToker explains which strategies are actually effective — and which are just a mirage.

Brenton Zola
Brenton Zola is a first-generation writer, thinker, and multidisciplinary artist fascinated by what it means to be human.

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Andrew Mason
CEO & founder at Descript. Former CEO & founder at Detour, former CEO & co-founder at Groupon.

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Director of Growth at Descript. Former growth, marketing, and strategy at Facebook, Pinterest, Indiegogo.

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Business development associate at Descript

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Erin Ollila • Apr 10, 2023
What camera do YouTubers use? 4 successful channels and their 10 camera setups
We’ve got the details on 10 video cameras that will help you create content and grow your YouTube presence just like YouTube stars Emma Chamberlain, MrBeast, Liza Koshy and Marques Brownlee from MKBHD.
Zan Romanoff • Mar 28, 2023
Ergonomics principles for video editors, from an Instagram PT
Certain activities just require sitting at a desk, and one of those activities is editing audio and video. So we asked a PT who does her own video editing how to keep the aches and pains at bay.
Megan Schmidt • Mar 23, 2023
Lighting techniques every video creator should know
What’s the best way to light a video set? There’s the easy answer and, like most things, the more complicated one.
Judith Meyer • Mar 24, 2023
16 TikTok video ideas for when your creative well runs dry
Whether you've just created your TikTok account and don't know where to start, or you've posted a few videos and need some inspiration, we've got TikTok video ideas for you.
Briana Brownell • Mar 22, 2023
The best AI YouTube description generators, reviewed
Can AI tools actually write good YouTube descriptions? I put five popular AI YouTube description generators to the test.

Podcasting

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Newt Schottelkotte • Apr 07, 2023
3 tips to get the most out of your podcast's sound designer
Knowing how to communicate with your sound designer is extremely important, and not just because their time is your money. Here's how to make sure both of you bring your A-game to the project.
Lauren Passell • Apr 05, 2023
Supercharge your podcast marketing with strategic feed swaps
If you do it right, a feed swap will feel like a gift to your listeners. Your audience will appreciate the gift you’ve given them, and they’ll probably follow the new show.
Ashley Hamer • Apr 05, 2023
The best AI tools for podcast show notes, reviewed
There are a lot of AI tools for podcast show notes, and it’s hard to know how they’re different without taking the time to test each one. So that’s what I did.
Lauren Passell • Mar 27, 2023
Grow your podcast with promo swaps — here's how
Promo swaps are one of the easiest, most seamless, time-friendly, and effective ways to promote your podcast. Here's everything you need to know to make them happen.
Courtney Kocak • Mar 17, 2023
How to optimize your podcast for YouTube
Getting your podcast onto YouTube is critical — it's the top platform for podcast listening. In this article, we’re going to go over tips for how to optimize your YouTube channels and every video you post

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Brandon Copple • Jun 02, 2022
Replace script track: a new way to create scripted content
Now you can swap out your script track — ie, your voiceover — and Descript will automatically align the new version with all your music, visuals, and effects. We call this “Replace script track."
Andrew Mason • Jul 13, 2022
Descript Storyboard: What's new for podcasters
Descript Storyboard release is focused on video, but it also contains some exciting new features for podcasters and audio creators
All-in-one audio & video editing, as easy as a doc.

Making podcasts and videos shouldn't require two different tools. Descript does both and makes them incredibly easy.

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