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They help set the scene, raise suspense and hold the attention of the
audience.

8. Wrap it up within 30 minutes. Although radio plays can take hours,
don’t set too big a task for yourself in the beginning. Keep the script
tight, short and simple.

How to Write a Talk Show Script

Writing a script for a talk show is a somewhat contradictory notion.
Much of the appeal of a talk show comes from its unscripted nature.
Still, the interviewer and presenter must be prepared before they sit
down in front of the camera or microphone. When writing a script for a
talk show, you must be prepared for contingencies. A talk-show script
is largely the synthesis of these contingencies with interesting questions

and an appealing introduction.

Instructions

1. Do your research. Familiarize yourself with any experts that you
may be interviewing about the topic at hand. You don’t need to be
an expert. However, it is important to know the ins and outs of the
subject, as well as any controversies that exist. Further, biographical
and professional information about people that you interview will
pay off when you begin writing.

2. Write your introduction. Introduce your guests and the topic at hand.
Your introduction should be thought provoking and grab the viewer’s
or listener’s attention. It should introduce both the subject and guests
in such a way that makes people want to know more.

3. Write basic questions. You should have a list of open-ended, thought-
provoking questions for your guests. These questions should engage