Podcast Script Generator

Crafting compelling podcast scripts is a breeze with Descript's podcast script generator. Create a podcast script or outline, complete with an intro, talking points, interview questions, and more. Now you can stop staring at a blank page and focus on delivering engaging content instead.

How to generate a podcast script or outline in seconds

Step 1

Tell AI what your podcast script is about

In a new project in Descript, you’ll see a text editor where you’ll be writing your podcast script. Click Ask AI to Write and choose whether you want it to write a script, outline a script, or brainstorm ideas with you. You’ll get a prompt template you can edit to include your topic, style, audience, or other details—or you can write your own custom prompt. Hit enter when you’re done and let AI generate your script draft in seconds.

Step 2

Give the AI feedback to refine your script

Review the AI-generated script and make any edits or adjustments you want. Add more talking points, rewrite sections in your own words, and refine the outline structure. It's your podcast, so ensure the script aligns with your vision. As always, AI gives you a strong starting point you can then customize.

Step 3

Record your script or get AI to read it back

With your script finalized, you can record it immediately by clicking the Record icon. Or you can add an ‘@’ to start assigning it to an AI voice or voice clone. Both options allow you to edit the text to edit the audio. From there you can go to Publish to export your script as a transcript, or  produce the rest of your podcast episode in Descript and publish it directly to platforms like YouTube or Spotify.

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Podcast Script Generator

Podcast Script Generator

Crafting compelling podcast scripts is a breeze with Descript's podcast script generator. Create a podcast script or outline, complete with an intro, talking points, interview questions, and more. Now you can stop staring at a blank page and focus on delivering engaging content instead.

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Step 1
Tell AI what your podcast script is about

In a new project in Descript, you’ll see a text editor where you’ll be writing your podcast script. Click Ask AI to Write and choose whether you want it to write a script, outline a script, or brainstorm ideas with you. You’ll get a prompt template you can edit to include your topic, style, audience, or other details—or you can write your own custom prompt. Hit enter when you’re done and let AI generate your script draft in seconds.

Step 2
Give the AI feedback to refine your script

Review the AI-generated script and make any edits or adjustments you want. Add more talking points, rewrite sections in your own words, and refine the outline structure. It's your podcast, so ensure the script aligns with your vision. As always, AI gives you a strong starting point you can then customize.

Step 3
Record your script or get AI to read it back

With your script finalized, you can record it immediately by clicking the Record icon. Or you can add an ‘@’ to start assigning it to an AI voice or voice clone. Both options allow you to edit the text to edit the audio. From there you can go to Publish to export your script as a transcript, or  produce the rest of your podcast episode in Descript and publish it directly to platforms like YouTube or Spotify.

Your own AI assistant for writing podcast scripts
Conquer the blank page

Struggling with writer’s block? Descript’s podcast script generator lets you enter a topic and get AI-generated ideas for your episode outline, talking points, interview questions, and more.

Script, record, and edit in one place

Write your podcast script, record up to 10 guests remotely, and save time by editing the transcript to edit the recording. Unlike separate programs like ChatGPT, you can refine AI-generated scripts, record drafts, edit the audio, and more without leaving your project.

Scripts that sound like you—literally

Describe your usual podcasting style and tone of voice to the AI so it can generate episode scripts tailored to how you naturally talk. Or use Descript's voice cloning feature to create full episodes in your voice. Either way, your show will sound like you from first draft to publishing.

Questions? We have answers
How can Descript help me generate a podcast script?

Descript has an AI-powered podcast script generator that provides outlines, talking points, transitions, and even full script drafts on any topic you enter to jumpstart your writing process so you can spend more time refining content instead of staring at a blank page.

How many words on average is a 5-minute podcast script?

The average 5-minute podcast script contains 600-800 words, which equals a speaking pace of around 120-160 words per minute. Of course, script length can vary depending on word choice and speaking style.

What makes a great podcast intro?

A great podcast intro quickly establishes the episode's purpose, hints at questions that will be addressed, introduces special guests if applicable, and ends with an upbeat transition into the main topic to capture the listener’s attention immediately.

What is the best AI script generator for podcasts?

With its ability to take in inputs, refine based on feedback, and generate podcast script outlines tailored to your hosting style, Descript offers an advanced AI script generator to kickstart podcast episodes with relevant talking points you can edit and record within one unified platform.

Can Descript generate an entire podcast script for me?

Yes, Descript's podcast script generator tool can provide an entire script draft on any topic you define, which you can then customize to your preferred outline and speaking style, recording it in your voice or using the AI voice generator right within your Descript project.

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More than a podcast script generator
Descript is an intuitive audio and video editor with advanced AI capabilities for creating high-quality podcasts without technical expertise.
  • Podcasting
    Make an engaging podcast episode around your AI-generated script using Descript’s integrated remote recording studio to spice up your show.
  • Video editing
    Go from script to final video with an all-in-one video editor.
  • Transcription
    Automatically get an AI-generated transcript of your podcast episode as you record, which you can also edit just like a text document.
  • Text-to-speech
    Use Descript’s lifelike text-to-speech voices to narrate your script to read it back to you, or save time on recording.