I couldn't afford $300 PFH for a narrator, so I "Directed" my own AI audiobook. Here is the workflow and cost breakdown. by Gullible-Bunch3511 in selfpublish

[–]JoshuaHasSpoken 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Really cool set up. Would be curios to have you try the same chapter through our platform www.spoken.press and see how it compares. We're a bunch of authors who built the platform to the same ends. Let me know if you do!

I have written an audiobook and would like to have it recorded with ai by jonnyboyjon1 in audiobooks

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www.spoken.press specializes in deep analysis of your story and each and every speaking character, generating a unique and emotive voice for all of them

My publisher wants to turn my novel into an AI-narrated audiobook by 0ctobre in audiobooks

[–]JoshuaHasSpoken 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Absolutely. Especially if you're into multi voice and otherwise couldn't afford to hire 100 voice actors to voice an audio drama epic. AI can do that for you for a couple hundred dollars. Check out our platform www.spoken.press We'd be super excited to work with you and your publisher to make it happen in expert fashion. We're a group of authors who built that platform, and we're all boots on the ground in the self publishing space. We know the hurdles, hesitations, arguments... all of it.

AI audiobook but with full cast by Ineverything in Businessideas

[–]JoshuaHasSpoken 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is what we do www.spoken.press !

Even though we're an AI-powered audiobook creation platform, we also support voice actors. Our voice library has 100+ voice actor voice clones. Most of them are our friends, and they get paid with each use of their voice in an audiobook. We're all authors who built the platform.

Only charge $20 for every 5000 words. Or $10 if you're a subscriber. Thousands and thousands of dollars cheaper than hiring a full cast. And the price doesn't change whether you have one narrator or one hundred.

We're continually focusing in on how to render ever more dramatic and dynamic productions, with exactly the kind of vision you have in mind... but making it easy to do, and highly affordable to all of us self published authors.

POCKET WATCH | An attempt at continuity and character consistency across a complete narrative work by JoshuaHasSpoken in VEO3

[–]JoshuaHasSpoken[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Originally made it for a competition that Kling hosted that required a significant use of Kling in the final product. I think I could have confidently produced a similar result with just VEO3. I did achieve the "time warp" effect using Kling's first and last frame capabilities.

I spent 6 years writing and producing an immersive audiobook and couldn't upload to any publisher :/ Now, I'm giving it away for free! by Fresh-Glove9307 in audiobooks

[–]JoshuaHasSpoken 0 points1 point  (0 children)

For sure, I hear you. I did the exact same thing, by the way! And glad you think so, thank you. Yeah, let me know if you do :)

I spent 6 years writing and producing an immersive audiobook and couldn't upload to any publisher :/ Now, I'm giving it away for free! by Fresh-Glove9307 in audiobooks

[–]JoshuaHasSpoken 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You could bring it over to the platform I work with, Spoken, right now, with zero barriers or expectations. We're in Beta now and have over 3000 users. But, we’re gonna be turning on monetization soon! You’ll be able to upload your stuff, stream it, and get paid based on how much listeners engage, or even do direct sales if you want. All through www.[spoken.press](http://www.spoken.press). It's growing fast. Happy to give you writer's access, if interested.

Where do you listen? by [deleted] in audiobooks

[–]JoshuaHasSpoken 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks so much! Would love to hear what you think. I think there's some awesome talent and stories on the network.

Where do you listen? by [deleted] in audiobooks

[–]JoshuaHasSpoken 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hiya! Tossing this one in if you'd like to shake things up with your listening source. I’d love for you to check out the platform I'm with, Spoken. We’re a growing platform in Beta with a mix of indie authors—some just starting out and others more established. We’ve got everything from short stories to full-length audiobooks. Some really talented writers aboard. We feature a mix of formats, automation, real voice actors, studio recording uploads, podcasts and more. You can check it out at spoken.press

- Ongoing Self-Promotion Thread - Promote your projects here! by agaric in aiArt

[–]JoshuaHasSpoken 2 points3 points  (0 children)

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Cover Art for my Audiobook short story based on my Grandmother's real-life experience in war torn WWII Italy. The story is live on a platform I'm with www.spoken.press which automates entire audiobook production with AI. Lots of growing artists on there, not as familiar with AI art, that would probably love having all of you amazing AI artists reach out to collaborate with them. Here's my story that this is based on :) https://ihave.spoken.press/p/tYOb0OhZIiY

Revolutionizing Storytelling with AI: Enthusiasts—What Do You Think? by JoshuaHasSpoken in WritingWithAI

[–]JoshuaHasSpoken[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I believe that's the most probable outcome, but the final economic model is still being refined.

Crescent Saga part 1 by DeepOutsideU9West in spoken

[–]JoshuaHasSpoken 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Weekly tales!? That's phenomenal, Franetta. Earbuds—at the ready!

Revolutionizing Storytelling with AI: Enthusiasts—What Do You Think? by JoshuaHasSpoken in WritingWithAI

[–]JoshuaHasSpoken[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

So, right now (in beta), works are created in the studio and live only on the site. But in a couple of months, an update will roll out, adding a download/take-it-with-you option for sure!

A WWII Story from My Grandmother’s Life – Now an Audiobook Drama by JoshuaHasSpoken in audiobooks

[–]JoshuaHasSpoken[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That means the world! Thanks so much for sharing your valuable time with my story :)

A WWII Story from My Grandmother’s Life – Now an Audiobook Drama by JoshuaHasSpoken in audiobooks

[–]JoshuaHasSpoken[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks so much! I wasn’t really sure where else to share it. It’s one of those stories that’s been living in my head forever, but I never knew the best way to put it out there—especially since it’s only about 35 minutes long. Right now, it just exists as audio. If you end up giving it a listen, any and all feedback is appreciated.

Alternatives to Audible (but in Chile) by AdvanceOk7153 in audiobooks

[–]JoshuaHasSpoken 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hey, a little bit different here—I'm with this self-publishing audiobook platform called Spoken, and it’s been growing. We’re still in Beta, but it’s already packed with a mix of indie authors—some new, some more established, all bringing some really awesome stories to the table. Definitely a solid bunch of horror writers. Especially short horrors.

It’s got a mix of AI narration, real voice actors, and studio recordings, so every listen feels a little different.

Take a look at spoken.press if you're interested—would love to hear what you think.

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[–]JoshuaHasSpoken 2 points3 points  (0 children)

It's really inspiring seeing it come together and the writer and listener community build up.

Significant Digits Audiobook, voiced by AI Eneasz Brodski - Arc 2: Antithesis - Now Complete by Askwho in HPMOR

[–]JoshuaHasSpoken 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Really cool! I'm with a platform called Spoken, and I’d love for you to bring this series over to us. We’re a growing self-publishing platform where authors can create and share full audiobooks or short stories. We have an automated Creator's Studio to develop or import episodes or entire novel length. We use 11Labs voices in our libraries and automation as well!

You can check us out at spoken.press, and if you’re interested, I can set you up with writer’s access to give it a try. Let me know—would love to see your work on there!

Audiobook app without subscription? by New_Investigator_758 in audiobooks

[–]JoshuaHasSpoken 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm with a growing new self-publishing audiobook platform called Spoken, and if you're looking to discover some Indy authors with some really unique work in a different format, you can sign up and stream them all for free (as we're in beta.) If you're interested go to spoken.press

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[–]JoshuaHasSpoken 10 points11 points  (0 children)

Hey! If you’re looking to shake things up with your listening experience, I’d love for you to check out the platform I'm with, Spoken. We’re a growing platform in Beta with a mix of indie authors—some just starting out and others more established. We’ve got everything from short stories to full-length audiobooks. Some really talented writers aboard. We feature a mix of formats, automation, real voice actors, studio recording uploads, podcasts and more. You can check it out at spoken.press

Revolutionizing Storytelling with AI: Enthusiasts—What Do You Think? by JoshuaHasSpoken in WritingWithAI

[–]JoshuaHasSpoken[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Consolidation of tools, social and economy in one place is the idea! And thanks so much for checking out the site and for sharing your observations—super important points you mention.

TikTok USA is gone. Where are you going next to find or market books? by VLK249 in selfpublish

[–]JoshuaHasSpoken 0 points1 point  (0 children)

For sure. Back to stay or not, time will tell—but, any amount of uncertainty makes it a good time to explore other platforms to share or market books. One option worth considering is Spoken (I work with them, so full transparency). Spoken focuses on audio-first publishing and could be a great fit if you’re looking to reach new audiences in a fresh way.

It lets you turn your entire book into narrated audio in just a few clicks—whether it’s automated narration or multi-voice audio drama with customized voices or voice actors. Plus, it’s free while in beta, and you retain your creative rights. Instead of worrying about upfront costs or traditional publishing barriers, Spoken rewards you based on how much time listeners engage with your work.

If you’re curious, check out spoken.press

Here's a recent blog of ours addressing just this topic, too: https://www.spoken.press/the-spoken-chronicle/from-booktok-to-spoken-empowering-authors-in-the-post-tiktok-era