Amazon's new Virtual Voices lets me generate an AI audiobook in SECONDS ?
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Introduction
As an author who publishes books annually, I was thrilled to log into my Amazon KDP dashboard today while preparing for my upcoming release, "Joy of Failure," co-authored with Chris Evans, coming out next month. To my astonishment, I stumbled upon a feature labeled "Beta Audible Audiobook with Virtual Voice." Curiously, I scrolled down to discover a little button that read, "Add an Audiobook with the Virtual Voice."
It's important to note that my current book wasn't eligible for this feature yet, as I'm collaborating with my formatter. However, I soon realized there’s a checklist to be eligible for Amazon's Virtual Voice audiobooks. The guide specifies that complete chapters are necessary, with each chapter recognized as a distinct section—essentially a set of criteria to ensure quality.
Excited, I clicked the button to add audiobooks for two of my published works. Within moments, I was presented with a choice of seven different voices. I selected one that sounded remarkably natural, exceeding my expectations as I played it for a minute—it felt far from robotic and genuinely pleasant. After I hit publish and set my price, I was informed that the audiobook would be live within 48 to 72 hours!
This experience was nothing short of incredible. Previously, I have invested thousands of dollars—upwards of three grand—hiring human narrators for this service. To think that now, with just a click, I could add an audiobook and go live almost instantly is mind-blowing!
However, I should mention that another book of mine was not eligible since it already had an audiobook available on Audible, which I had produced through a professional service. It’s quite astonishing that we now have access to such convenient technology that allows us to publish an audiobook simply and swiftly. That's the power of innovation today—turning ideas into published works in seconds!
Keywords
- Amazon KDP
- Audible Audiobook
- Virtual Voice
- AI Audiobook
- Publish
- Cost-effective
- Innovation
- Authors
FAQ
Q1: What is Amazon's Virtual Voice feature?
A1: Amazon's Virtual Voice feature allows authors to generate audiobooks using AI technology with just a click of a button.
Q2: How quickly can my audiobook go live?
A2: Once you submit your audiobook through the Virtual Voice feature, it can be published within 48 to 72 hours.
Q3: Are there any eligibility requirements for using Virtual Voice?
A3: Yes, your book must meet specific criteria, such as having complete chapters and appropriate formatting.
Q4: How does the quality of AI-generated audiobooks compare to human-narrated ones?
A4: Many users report that the AI-generated voices sound quite natural and pleasant, comparable to human narrators.
Q5: Can I use Virtual Voice for books that already have an existing audiobook?
A5: No, if your book already has an audiobook available on Audible, it will not be eligible for the Virtual Voice feature.
