Spotify has announced an innovative program for independent authors as part of its strategies to expand its presence in the audiobook field. This program aims to help authors reach a global audience by transforming their written works into audiobook format.

Under the newly launched program, authors can submit their short stories meeting specific criteria to Spotify. These stories will be included in the platform’s growing audiobook library after the production process. Spotify will engage in advance and royalty agreements with accepted works’ authors. Romance, mystery/thriller, and science fiction/fantasy are among the initial focus genres for the program. Content aimed at children and erotic stories will not be accepted. This step demonstrates Spotify’s vision, which goes beyond music and podcasting, aiming to establish a stronger presence in the audiobook market. The company values such initiatives to aid independent authors in expressing their voices and providing a wider range of content to listeners. This program offers an exciting opportunity for authors producing short and innovative stories and aims to increase interest in the world of audiobooks by delivering quality content to the listener base.

INDEPENDENT AUTHORS’ CONTENT WILL ALSO BE INCLUDED Spotify’s audiobook library is becoming a notable platform in terms of diversity and accessibility. The platform not only limits itself to popular works but also supports content from independent authors, offering the listeners a wide range of options.

Users can find works ranging from classic literature to modern science fiction, thrilling stories to personal development books. This rich content not only appeals to different tastes but also enables works to reach a broader audience using Spotify’s global access network. This situation presents a significant opportunity not only for consumers but also for content creators. By merging technology with literature, Spotify appears to be taking the listening experience to a whole new level.

15-HOUR LISTENING LIMIT IN PLACE

The company offers its audiobook service to all Premium subscription plan members. However, there is a monthly limit of 15 hours of listening. Once you reach the 15-hour limit, your entitlement will be renewed the following month, allowing you to continue listening from where you left off. Audiobooks are currently only available in the English language.