As part of its strategy to expand its presence in the audiobook field, Spotify has announced an innovative program for independent authors. This program aims to allow authors to convert their written works into audiobook format and reach a global audience.

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 establish advance and royalty agreements with accepted works’ authors. The focal genres initially defined for the program include romance, mystery/thriller, and science fiction/fantasy. It was announced that content aimed at children and erotic stories will not be accepted. This step demonstrates Spotify’s vision that extends beyond music and podcasting, aiming to have a stronger presence in the audiobook market. The company values such initiatives to help independent authors voice their work and provide a broader range of content to listeners. This program offers an exciting opportunity for authors producing short and innovative stories, aiming to increase interest in the audiobook world while delivering quality content to the listener audience.

INDEPENDENT AUTHORS’ CONTENT WILL ALSO BE FEATURED
Spotify’s audiobook library is becoming a platform that stands out in terms of diversity and accessibility. Supporting independent authors’ content, the platform provides listeners with a wide range of content, not limited to popular works.

Users can find works ranging from classic literature to modern science fiction, thrilling stories to personal development books. This rich content not only caters to different tastes but also leverages Spotify’s global reach to reach a wider audience. This not only benefits consumers but also offers content creators a significant opportunity. By merging technology with literature, Spotify seems to be taking the listening experience to a whole new level.

15-HOUR LISTENING LIMIT IN PLACE
The company offers the audiobook service to everyone subscribed to the Premium membership plan. However, there is a monthly limit of 15 hours of listening. Once you reach the 15-hour limit, your rights are renewed the following month, allowing you to continue listening from where you left off. Audiobooks are currently available in English only.