> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.podigee.com/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.podigee.com/documentation/create-and-publish/production/content-hub/create-an-episode-outline.md). # Create an episode outline Turn a briefing, notes, sources, and uploaded files into a recording-ready episode outline. Use this task to plan an episode before you record it. Outline Creator turns your briefing, research notes, pasted sources, and uploaded files into an outline. It can also use your previous episodes. The outline has a briefing, topics, a run of show, and sources. You can edit the outline, regenerate parts of it, and download it as a PDF. ## Before you start * You need Content Hub access. See [Get started with Content Hub](/documentation/create-and-publish/production/content-hub/get-started-with-content-hub.md). * Outline Creator does not need an episode. A podcast is enough. * Optional: collect your research as text, Markdown, or PDF files. Each file can be up to 10 MB. Outline Creator reads files with the extensions `.txt`, `.md`, `.markdown`, and `.pdf` and uses the first 5 files. {% tabs %} {% tab title="Classic view" %} ### Create the outline 1. In the sidebar, select **Outline Creator**, then **New Outline**. 2. Select the podcast. 3. Choose a template: **Standard** (complete episode structure with briefing, outline, and sources), **Minimal**, **Interview** (guest interview format with suggested questions), or **Panel/Roundtable**. 4. Complete **Briefing & Intent**, **Target Episode Length** in minutes, **Audience Level** (Beginner, Intermediate, or Advanced), and **Episode Genre** (Solo/Monologue, Educational/How-To, Interview, Narrative/Storytelling, News/Commentary, Coaching/Advice, or Hybrid). 5. Add **Topics** with sub-topics, or one **Main Topic**. 6. Add the **Hosts** (Host or Co-host) and, for an interview, the **Guest** with name, title, and company. Outline Creator remembers the hosts and defaults per podcast for the next outline. 7. Optional: enter **Default CTAs** (calls to action) with a label and a URL. 8. Optional: under **Episode Context**, turn on **Use previous episodes for context** and set the **Number of episodes** (default 10). 9. Optional: paste **Research Notes** and **Sources**. Outline Creator fetches pasted web addresses and uses their text. 10. Optional: under **Upload files**, add your **PDF, TXT, MD** files. The browser uploads each file before it sends the form. Wait until every upload is complete. The generate action stays blocked while an upload runs. 11. Start the generation. The status moves from **Queued** to **Generating** to **Completed**. If the generation fails, the status shows **Failed**. ![Outline Creator in the classic view with the Podcast select, the Outline Template list with Standard selected, and the Briefing & Intent field](https://2032417310-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FbqUKO6lljHGzkEAzliPI%2Fuploads%2Fgit-blob-932b69ef365ea4dfed0f56f89193fa8bd75f21fe%2Fdoc-production-019-classic-outline-creator-top.png?alt=media) Outline Creator starts with the podcast, the template, and the briefing that describes the episode. ![Lower part of Outline Creator in the classic view with the Topics panel, the Upload files area for PDF, TXT, and MD, and the Generate Outline button](https://2032417310-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FbqUKO6lljHGzkEAzliPI%2Fuploads%2Fgit-blob-a87cad8458b46fd9edd0c89872d32a31d171caf9%2Fdoc-production-019-classic-outline-creator-generate.png?alt=media) Topics, the file upload for PDF, TXT, and MD, and Generate Outline follow further down the page. ### Edit and regenerate 1. Open the outline. Use the **Editor** and **Preview** tabs. 2. To rewrite everything, select **Regenerate Entire Outline**. 3. To rewrite parts, select **Regenerate Sections**, choose **Briefing**, **Topics**, **Outline (Run of Show)**, or **Sources**, and add **Instructions**. 4. Select **Approve** when the outline is final. 5. Select **Download PDF** to take the outline into the studio. The generated outline contains an episode briefing, goals, audience, key messages, topics, hosts, and guests. It also contains a run of show with energy markers (HIGH, MEDIUM, LOW, PEAK, MUST-HIT, CLIP), sources, open questions, and a speaker time summary. ### Expected result The outline appears under **Podcast Outlines**. **Recent Outlines** shows the 5 newest outlines of the podcast. ### If you cannot complete the task * The status shows **Failed** or the page shows **Outline generation failed. Please try again.**: start the generation again. * The page shows **AI service temporarily unavailable. Please try again.**: wait and repeat the generation. * Outline Creator refuses a file: check the extension (`.txt`, `.md`, `.markdown`, `.pdf`) and the size (10 MB per file). * A pasted web address adds nothing: Outline Creator could not fetch the page. Copy the text into **Research Notes** instead. {% endtab %} {% tab title="Podigee workspace" %} The Podigee workspace does not include Outline Creator yet. Switch to the classic view to create an episode outline. {% endtab %} {% endtabs %} ## Next step Record the episode, then continue with [Generate text content from an episode](/documentation/create-and-publish/production/content-hub/generate-text-content-from-an-episode.md) to reuse the recording. In the command palette of the app, Outline Creator, Text Composer, Clipper, and Quote Finder carry a **Beta** badge. --- # Agent Instructions This documentation is published with GitBook. GitBook is the documentation platform designed so that both humans and AI agents can read, navigate, and reason over technical content effectively. Learn more at gitbook.com. ## Querying This Documentation If you need additional information that is not directly available in this page, you can query the documentation dynamically by asking a question. Perform an HTTP GET request on the current page URL with the `ask` query parameter, and the optional `goal` query parameter: ``` GET https://docs.podigee.com/documentation/create-and-publish/production/content-hub/create-an-episode-outline.md?ask=&goal= ``` `ask` is the immediate question: it should be specific, self-contained, and written in natural language. `goal` is optional and describes the broader end goal you are ultimately trying to accomplish on behalf of the user. GitBook uses it to tailor the answer towards what is most useful for that goal. 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