Enhanced Reading Experience: Apple's Books App Now Offers Digital Storytelling
Taking your self-published book to the next level just got easier with Apple Books digital narration! This innovative feature transforms your ebooks into audiobooks using text-to-speech technology that sounds as humanlike as possible.
Are you curious about how it works? Well, here's the lowdown!
If you're already distributing your books with a third-party platform like Publish Drive, enabling Apple Books digital narration is a breeze. Simply opt-in for this feature from the list of ebook stores on the platform. Your ebook will then be sent to Apple for conversion into an audiobook, ready for purchase.
On the other hand, if you haven't yet distributed your ebook with Publish Drive, the process is simple:
- Create an account
- Upload your ebook files
- Set up book metadata
- Select the distribution stores, including Apple Books
- Hit "publish"
Once your book is live on Apple Books, you can enable Apple Books digital narration. Remember that this exciting new feature requires some specific conditions be met:
Conditions:
- You must own the audio rights for your ebook, and the title may not be in the public domain.
- Your ebook should be in English.
- It must be available on Apple Books.
- For optimal results, the ebook should be reflowable, not fixed layout or Multi-Touch.
- Ideal genres are fiction, romance, and, you guessed it, not erotica.
- Complex elements like images, illustrations, or tables are best avoided for the best results.
Now you're well-informed about Apple Books digital narration and how you can utilize it to reach a wider audience and boost your income. With the audiobook market booming, this can be the perfect opportunity to bring your book to life in a new and engaging format. Happy publishing!
💡Disclaimer: If you use Apple Books digital narration, you agree that Apple owns all rights, titles, and interests in and to the audiobooks created with Apple Books digital narration, including all worldwide copyrights and other intellectual property rights. This exclusive disclaimer only applies to audiobooks created with Apple's digital narration feature, not applicable to other audio files created by a human or another software. The rights to those products will remain with the author of the original content.
Delve deeper into the realm of technology and lifestyle, as Apple Books offers an innovative feature that transforms your self-published books into audiobooks, utilizing text-to-speech technology for a humanlike sound. This advancement in entertainment extends the reach of your book and increases potential income with the growing audiobook market. However, it's crucial to note that if you choose to use Apple Books digital narration, Apple will own rights to the audiobooks, making it essential to review the provided disclaimer.
