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

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.

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Podcasting

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.

Podcasting

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

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

Video

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

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.

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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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."
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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