1. Read the NPR Startup Guide Chapter (12) on “Shaping the Story” and the Out on the Wire Chapter “Keep or Kill” (on editing for story). Choose a piece of advice from each that you find useful.

2. Listen to the assigned episode Micropolis. Come in with notes and time stamps for moments when the editing propels the story. 

3. Bring in a new draft of your “story sentence”: “I’m telling a story about X. It’s interesting because Y.” Be as specific as possibles with a target audience in mind. 

4. Bring any and all audio you have for your next episode. We’ll do a workshop on story shape and editing. 

Let me know if you have questions. I look forward to seeing you and hearing about your episodes.