From Manuscript to Audiobook: A Complete AI Production Workflow
Vois TeamTLDR:Prepare your manuscript chapter by chapter, assign voices for narrator and characters, generate audio, arrange on the timeline, master to ACX specs (-18 to -23 LUFS), and export. Google Play Books, Kobo, Findaway Voices, and Spotify accept AI narration. ACX/Audible does not.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Audible accept AI-narrated audiobooks?
No. ACX and Audible do not accept AI-narrated audiobooks as of 2026. However, Google Play Books, Kobo, Findaway Voices, and Spotify's audiobook platform all accept AI narration with proper disclosure.
What loudness should an audiobook be mastered to?
ACX specifications require -18 to -23 LUFS with a peak of -3 dB. Most distributors that accept AI narration follow similar specs. Vois includes a built-in ACX mastering preset that handles this automatically.
How long does it take to produce an audiobook with AI voices?
A 50,000-word novel takes roughly 6-10 hours of active work spread across a few days. That includes manuscript prep, voice selection, chapter-by-chapter generation, timeline arrangement, and mastering. Compare that to 20-40 hours of traditional recording.
Can I use different AI voices for different characters in an audiobook?
Yes. Vois lets you assign different voices to narrator and character dialogue using speaker tags in the script editor. Each character gets a consistent voice throughout the entire book.
What's the best AI voice for audiobook narration?
Choose a warm, measured voice that won't fatigue listeners over hours. Test with 30+ minutes of continuous narration before committing. The expressive engine works best for fiction because it handles emotion tags and natural inflection.
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