On today’s blog we will be discussing one of its latest implementations in publishing, audiobook narrations using AI. Different players in the industry have started selling books narrated by an artificial or synthetic voice thanks to AI technology that can process a text and turn it into audio.
Being a college student, I am often hesitant to outright purchase or even rent my college textbooks. Even more so when the course’s material is a trade nonfiction or fiction, which is common for my fine arts courses. I typically try to find these titles through the library, so imagine my surprise when nearly four years into my degree I discovered the Libby app.
There are three problems shared by almost every reader: wanting to read more; wanting our friends to read books we love; and being a little concerned with how much we spend at bookstores. Libby, a library reader app powered by OverDrive, answers all of them.
Discovering a balance between listening to and reading books can help you find more time to do what you love while still being busy and productive. Audiobooks have the potential to open the door to more reading.
With our most recent audiobook title Faultland by Suzy Vitelllo, Oolies are now in charge of the entire production process. This is an exciting opportunity for students to get hands-on experience with a vital part of the audiobook production process. Although it may sound daunting, editing audio is an incredibly satisfying process and a marketable skill that students can add to their growing repertoire of qualifications.
The award-winning Ooligan book Extreme Vetting: a Thriller by Roxana Arama has been out for over a year. Did you know that two Ooligan students narrated the audiobook version—and it’s awesome? Haley Young, one of the narrators, recounts her experience.
While I’ve enjoyed Audible, I can’t help but feel I’ve fallen into the trap of a familiar app. There must be more out there. So, I decided to look into other audiobook sources to expand my library, and potentially, save some money.
Take a peek inside Ooligan at our audiobook scripting process.
One of the main aspects that is necessary to understand about digital literature (and that is a particular characteristic of the subscription-based streaming era we are living in) is that unlike its printed counterpart, digital books are streamed, not owned.
This year, Ooligan Press is taking on its first attempt to record an audiobook without hiring the services of a professional recording studio and producer.