Spotify just dropped a cool new feature: an AI tool to help authors create audiobooks. This matters because it opens up fresh opportunities for writers to self-publish right within the Spotify for Authors platform using ElevenLabs’ tech.
Debuting in a beta version this June, Spotify’s new tool will initially support English but plans to expand to ten more languages, including French, German, and Swedish. Not only does this mean more audiobooks, but authors won’t be tied down by exclusive contracts. This comes on the heels of Spotify’s recent efforts in AI-generated podcasts and its collaboration with Google Play Books for digital narration.
Spotify’s audiobook game is strong, with over 700,000 titles and a million Audiobook+ subscriptions already. They’re even rolling out new ways for users to discover audiobooks, like natural language questions and prompt-based playlists. And if you’re into customized audio experiences, this could be a game changer for you. Keep an eye out for more updates as Spotify continues to shake up the audiobook scene.
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