Content Creation Musings

J.D. shares how a routine Chick-fil-A run turned into a lesson on content creation. From broken app searches to hidden RSS feeds, many online creatives are dropping the ball on user experience. Here is why adopting a frictionless, customer-first approach is the secret to expanding your audience's reach. Show notes and transcript are at jdsutter.me/ccm20 Send your feedback to show@jdsutter.me

J.D. shares some thoughts on why you should stop making content. If that sounds like the opposite of what this show is all about, you’re right and wrong. Listen in to find out what he has been mulling over for months now. Show notes and transcript are at jdsutter.me/ccm19 Send your feedback to show@jdsutter.me

J.D. shares 6 of his favorite books that he read in 2025. He gives a short review, shares some favorite lines, and throws in a few bonus recomendations at the end. Show notes and transcript are at jdsutter.me/ccm18 Send your feedback to show@jdsutter.me

J.D. shares 5 of his favorite Christmas novellas. These are all great, quick reads to enjoy around the holiday time. Show notes and transcript are at jdsutter.me/ccm17 Send your feedback to show@jdsutter.me.

J.D. shares 5 free online tools that writers can use for story prep and research. These are resources that he’s personally used for years, and they may be helpful for you too. Show notes and transcript are at jdsutter.me/ccm16 Send your feedback to show@jdsutter.me

J.D. shares thoughts on what voice actors should include in a voiceover demo reel for audio drama. Based on his experience as a producer, director, and voice actor for over ten years, he gives you 8 tips for producing an effective audio drama voice acting demo reel. Show notes and transcript are at jdsutter.me/ccm15 Send your feedback to show@jdsutter.me

J.D. shares 6 of his favorite books that he read in 2024. In addition to giving a short review, he also shares some favorite lines from each. Show notes and transcript are at jdsutter.me/ccm14 Send your feedback to show@jdsutter.me

J.D. shares a few thoughts about adapting fiction books into audio drama. What is the best approach; stay faithful to the source or take artistic liberties? Show notes are at jdsutter.me/ccm13 Send your feedback to show@jdsutter.me

J.D. shares some thoughts on the value of reading fiction, some reading tools he uses, and some author quotations about reading. Show notes are at jdsutter.me/ccm12 Send your feedback to show@jdsutter.me

J.D. talks about a new direction for the Content Creation Musings podcast and shares a thought about storytelling. Show notes are at jdsutter.me/ccm11 Send your feedback to show@jdsutter.me

Some of my favorite Christmas albums from lesser-known artists that I think are worth checking out. Show notes are at www.jdsutter.me/ccm10 . Send your feedback to show@jdsutter.me .

I share my process for working with a composer to get custom music for your podcast. Show notes are at www.jdsutter.me/ccm9 . Email me at show@jdsutter.me .

Transcript and notes are at www.jdsutter.me/ccm8 .

I go over 4 options for legally using music in a podcast. Show notes are at www.jdsutter.me/ccm7 . Email me at show@jdsutter.me .

I talk a bit about the hype about Apple Podcasts New and Noteworthy listings. Show notes are at www.jdsutter.me/ccm6 . Email me at show@jdsutter.me .

Here are three things you can do for National Podcast Day. Show notes are at www.jdsuter.me/ccm5 . Send your feedback to show@jdsutter.me .

Should we be thinking about other uses of our podcast artwork? Show notes are at www.jdsutter.me/ccm4 . Send your feedback to show@jdsutter.me .

Do you follow other creators in your niche? I share my thoughts on why the answer should be "yes". Show notes are at www.jdsutter.me/ccm3. Send your feedback to show@jdsutter.me.

Does your email list have a name? Should you brand it? Show notes at www.jdsutter.me/ccm2 . Send your feedback to show@jdsutter.me

The purpose of the show and what I'll be covering. Show notes are at www.jdsutter.me/ccm1. Send your feedback to show@jdsutter.me.