Lexie Seamons Genre

The first moment I heard the "radio essay" being used to describe a genre provided a pure sense of confusion. Up until this point I was accustomed to hearing the "normal" genres such as creative nonfiction or science fiction. Over the course of each project, I didn't see any drastic changes in the writing process, however, the editing process and compiling the audio file were the most notable differences.




This new genre worked to a certain extent for me. I still don't like listening to myself speak on a recorded file, nor do I think I successfully achieved the skills necessary to properly compiling an audio file on Audacity. I have a newfound enemy; its name is Audacity. I have always had technological issues and Audacity only highlighted these shortcomings. The transitions and planned out pauses combined with the task of adding music and ambient noises lead to my unhappy attitude towards my own pieces.




Radio essays required a lot more structure and elements than I ever realized until I was tasked with trying to create a radio piece myself. Although I felt I struggled throughout the projects, I gained a new appreciation for the lesser known genres and the ability to provide different opportunities to reach new audiences. The skills and knowledge I gained can be used as I move forward with a broader perspective and open mind.










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  1. UnknownApril 19, 2018 at 12:28 PM

    Doing the first project, I thought "I love Audacity."

    Then music and the envelope tool were introduced, and I think I might hate Audacity.

    While some of us *cough* Dante *cough* seem to handle the technical side as easily as the writing side, I take solace that in the real world, there is a team that puts these projects together. But that in itself is a revelation; a genre that, by its nature, invites team work.

    How cool is that?

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