Uploading a Voice-Cloned Audiobook to Spotify for Authors (What Actually Happens)

Recording an audiobook used to mean studio time, expensive editors, and a lot of logistics. AI promised to change that. In this video, Julie Broad, founder of Book Launchers, takes viewers behind the scenes of distributing a voice-cloned audiobook using ElevenLabs and uploading it to Spotify for Authors. This is not a polished success story. It’s the real process, including what worked, what broke, and what no one mentions on AI sales pages. Julie walks through: Why she chose to voice-clone the second edition of Self-Publish and Succeed How long AI narration actually takes once human editing is factored in Why “hands-off” audiobook creation is a myth The frustrating reality of moving files between ElevenLabs tools Step-by-step uploading to Spotify for Authors Why chapter titles suddenly matter for discoverability How metadata, narration transparency, and formatting choices impact the listener experience This video is for authors considering AI narration who want truth, not hype. AI can save money. It can speed up production. But it does not eliminate work, decision-making, or strategy. If you’re experimenting with voice cloning, audiobook distribution, or future-forward publishing choices, this walkthrough will save you time and frustration. Join our FREE Author Community on Skool Get real support, publishing strategy, AI updates, and behind-the-scenes insights you won’t find on YouTube. 👉 https://www.booklaunchers.com/skool Spotify for Authors: https://authors.spotify.com Elevan Labs (affiliate) https://www.booklaunchers.com/elevenlabs If you’re serious about writing, publishing, and monetizing a nonfiction book, this is where we go deeper. 🎧 Free Audiobook 👉 https://www.booklaunchers.com/freeaudio ▶️ Subscribe & Don’t Miss New Videos New videos every week on: writing better nonfiction books self-publishing professionally selling books on Amazon, Kindle, bookstores, Kobo, and beyond. 👉 Subscribe here: http://www.youtube.com/c/booklaunchers?sub_confirmation=1 🧠 Want a Professional Publishing Team? If you’re looking for expert help with writing, publishing, or launching your book: 👉 https://booklaunchers.com