More than any other part of what I make, audio dramas are about collaboration. You can’t define every detail yourself — in a book, you can see and fix everything; in audio, it’s what you can hear and what you can’t.
That means relying on people with stronger expertise.
I work with other writers. I give flexibility to audio editors. I let actors shape their characters, so they can do it their way, not just echo my voice.
That openness has become an essential part of being a creator at my stage.
Recently, I offered someone the chance to build their dream… within limits, sure, but enough to fulfill their creative desire.
If you’ve been creating for a while, think about doing the same. Someone once gave me that chance, and it caused a quantum leap forward in what I could do.
When you plan your next project, ask:
“Is there someone I can lift up through this?”
It’s always worth it.
– Ed
