FindawayVoices - A platform for independent authors to self-publish and distribute audiobooks, including AI-narrated content.

## Overview of FindawayVoices FindawayVoices is a platform owned by Spotify that helps independent authors self-publish and distribute audiobooks. It allows distribution to major platforms like Spotify, Apple Books, and Google Play, with authors retaining 100% royalties on Spotify and 80% on other platforms. The platform also supports AI-narrated audiobooks through partnerships with services like Google Play Books and ElevenLabs. ## AI Narration Support on FindawayVoices FindawayVoices does not provide its own AI-narration tools but accepts AI-narrated audiobooks generated through partner services like Google Play Books and ElevenLabs. Authors can upload these files to the platform for distribution. The platform requires AI-narrated audiobooks to be labeled as "digitally narrated" for transparency. ## Royalty Structures on FindawayVoices Authors retain 100% of royalties for sales on Spotify and 80% for sales on other platforms through FindawayVoices. This structure is designed to incentivize distribution while providing authors with a significant share of revenue. ## Steps to Distribute AI-Narrated Audiobooks 1. **Register an account** on FindawayVoices. 2. **Create a project** for the audiobook. 3. **Generate AI narration** using Google Play Books or ElevenLabs: - For Google Play Books, upload an EPUB file and use its AI-narration feature. - For ElevenLabs, input text to generate multilingual narration. 4. **Upload the audio file** to FindawayVoices. 5. **Set distribution channels** and pricing. 6. **Track performance** via the platform’s dashboard. ## Key Features of FindawayVoices - **Global distribution network**: Covers retail, library, and educational channels. - **Flexible royalty model**: 100% royalties on Spotify, 80% elsewhere. - **Audience insights**: Provides data on listener trends via Spotify. - **AI-narration support**: Accepts files from Google Play Books and ElevenLabs. - **No upfront costs**: Lowers barriers for authors. ## Controversies Around AI Narration AI-narrated audiobooks have raised concerns about: - **Job displacement**: Human narrators fear being replaced by AI voices. - **Copyright issues**: Some argue AI-generated narration may misuse voice actors' work. - **Transparency**: Listeners may not always recognize AI narration unless labeled. FindawayVoices has updated its terms to address some concerns, but debates continue. ## FindawayVoices and ElevenLabs Partnership The partnership (announced in February 2025) allows authors to use ElevenLabs' AI tools to generate multilingual narration and distribute the audiobooks through FindawayVoices. This collaboration reduces production costs and time for authors, especially those without access to professional recording equipment. ## Key Features of FindawayVoices - **Low-cost production**: AI narration eliminates the need for expensive studio recordings. - **Wide distribution**: Reaches over 30 platforms, including Spotify and Audible. - **Data-driven insights**: Helps authors understand listener behavior. - **No upfront fees**: Makes audiobook publishing accessible to more creators. ### Citation sources: - [FindawayVoices](https://www.findawayvoices.com) - Official URL Updated: 2025-04-01