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Audiobooks FAQs

  • Is the audiobook creation feature available on all devices?

    The audiobook creation feature is only available on computers and tablets and not on mobile devices.

  • How can I access the audiobook feature?

    The audiobook feature is exclusively offered in the premium plan. You can upgrade your plan by returning to the dashboard and clicking on the 'upgrade' button to enable the audiobook option.

  • Can I change the voice of my audiobook after selecting it?

    Once the audiobook was generated you can only change voices for a specific sentence or paragraph, changing the entire voice will require an additional fee. Prior to generating the audio book you may listen to all the voices available and make your decisions.

  • What happens after sending my book for Proof Hearing?

    After clicking 'Send to Proof Hearing', the full audiobook will be generated. The duration of this process may vary depending on the length of your book. You will receive an email notification once your audiobook is ready for proof hearing.

  • Can I edit the audiobook myself?

    Yes, after receiving the notification that your audiobook is ready, you can click 'Continue' to enter the editing mode. Here, you can adjust pronunciation, emphasize words, and even adjust the speed, volume, and voice for each selection.

  • How can I ensure accurate pronunciation in the AI-generated voice?

    You can refine the pronunciation by making changes and iterations. For specific words, you can write the phonetic pronunciation or use Google search to find the phonetic pronunciation to ensure accuracy.

  • Is it possible to assign different voices to characters in the story?

    Yes, you can change the voice sentence by sentence or create new roles and assign different voices to each role, simplifying the process of incorporating multiple voices into the story.

  • What should I do once I’ve finished editing the audiobook?

    Once you're satisfied with the edits and confirm that everything is set up correctly, click on 'Finish Editing' to receive the final version of your edited audiobook. Note that you won't be able to make any further changes after this point.

  • How do I apply changes made to a specific word throughout the entire text?

    If you want the changes made to a specific word to apply throughout the entire text, click the 'Find and Replace Everywhere in the Book' button.

  • Can I adjust the pause duration in the audiobook?

    Yes, when navigating between paragraphs, chapters, and subtitles, you can easily adjust the pause duration to your preference, and this adjustment can be applied to the entire book.

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