In their simplest form, podcasts are relatively easy to create. They're nothing more than audio files distributed on the internet for others to enjoy. However, creating QUALITY podcasts is both challenging and time consuming. Despite their best intentions, most podcasters fail to make it past 12 episodes. Let Podcast Pillars show you how to create a quality podcast that stands the test of time.Podcast Pillars demonstrates the importance of:Setting reasonable expectationsTaking the podcasting plunge TODAYPicking a niche topicCreating an environment that's conducive to recordingDesigning captivating cover artScriptingWriting thorough episode descriptionsDiscovering where your audience hangs outParticipating in podcasting communitiesPodcast Pillars is different from other podcasting books. Podcast Pillars takes a very real and honest look at what it takes to produces top-notch content. It doesn’t hide the fact that podcasting is labor intensive. Despite what you may have already read, podcasting isn’t for everyone. However, if you approach podcasting with a single goal in mind (producing outstanding content) and you operate within a proven framework (Podcast Pillars), your podcast will rise above the rest. Here's what experienced podcasters are saying about Podcast Pillars:"I like the fact that (Podcast Pillars) reminds us that podcasting is a chance to be heard, and while the promise of making quick money may not happen, we can make a quality podcast with a minimum of effort. (The author) is honest about what that effort is and that is worth the price of admission by itself." - Jack Wengrosky; Host of 'Nuff Said, SMG Blacklist and Trumpet Talk podcasts."Podcast Pillars has a lively, informal style which gives it instant appeal. (The author) backs that up with a wealth of detail grouped under his 15 Pillars." - Bill Byrne; Host of the Civil War Board Games podcast.“Podcast Pillars is a great handbook to help launch your podcast whether it’s your first show or you have been podcasting for years.”- Tom Dorsey; Co-founder of Atomic Rocket Studios.