Help Storytellers. Tell Stories. Author Jessica Shares Her Experience.

Jessica Wheeler’s creative journey is one of transformation, resilience, and discovery. From her early days writing poetry to her current foray into storytelling across genres, Jessica embodies the spirit of an ever-evolving artist. Her connection to Spoken began during its beta phase, when she was both intrigued and intimidated by the platform’s promise of giving writers tools to narrate and share their work. Reflecting on her first impressions, Jessica said, “I’m not the most tech-savvy person, and for this to be as seamless as it’s been says a lot about the platform.” What began as an experiment with AI-driven narration became a pivotal part of her creative process.

One of the standout features Jessica discovered was Spoken’s custom voice generator, which allowed her to assign unique voices to her characters. She described this as a turning point in how she approached her work, explaining, “The custom voice generator was the only thing that truly brought my character to life. It made me dig deeper into who they are—it’s like casting more than picking voices.” This feature not only added depth to her characters but also helped Jessica refine her storytelling in ways she hadn’t anticipated. “It’s fun to do, fun to hear your work come to life,” she shared, “It’s like a toy and a tool at the same time.”

Jessica’s interaction with Spoken also reshaped her editing process. Listening to her stories narrated in real-time revealed nuances in pacing, tone, and dialogue that might otherwise have gone unnoticed. “Assigning voices has become a part of my editing process,” Jessica explained. “Listening back forces me to think about pacing, tone, and even word choice. I didn’t realize how much Spoken would help me refine my work until I started.” This newfound approach has not only elevated her craft but also reinvigorated her passion for storytelling.

Beyond the technical aspects, Jessica’s experience with Spoken has had a ripple effect on how she connects with audiences and the broader writing community. She’s shared links to her Spoken stories on other platforms, where the feedback has been overwhelmingly positive. “Spoken makes sharing your stories fun and engaging,” Jessica said. “I added links to Spoken on other platforms, and the feedback has been amazing.” Through these efforts, Jessica has expanded her reach while inspiring other writers to explore new creative tools.

Jessica’s journey is a testament to the power of experimentation and the importance of embracing new methods in storytelling. From rediscovering her love of writing to refining her craft and connecting with audiences in fresh, exciting ways, Jessica Wheeler shows how technology can empower storytellers to bring their visions to life. As she put it so eloquently, “Spoken has made storytelling approachable. It inspired me to write more.” Her words remind us of the transformative power of storytelling, and how the right tools can help writers push boundaries and create works that resonate deeply with others.

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“Turn the page for BookTok. Spoken Empowers Authors & Readers in the Post-TikTok Era”

Turning the Page for TikTok Authors

Over the past several years, seemingly unknown, emerging authors have skyrocketed to success with their self-published works. Viral reactions on TikTok turned novels into an Amazon bestsellers, proving the platform’s unparalleled power in launching authors. But with TikTok facing a looming ban in the U.S., thousands of other author-creators are grappling with the potential loss of a vibrant community and vital marketing tool.

TikTok gave authors a direct line to readers, democratized book promotion, and catapulted careers overnight. As the platform nears its uncertain fate, authors are left asking: What’s next? The answer lies in adapting to the evolving trajectory of the creator economy.

Spoken—a self-publishing, social, and streaming audiobook platform—offers authors and their readers not just a place to survive but to thrive.

BookTok and The Creator Economy

BookTok didn’t just amplify authors—it reshaped the book industry by bringing stories to life for a new generation of readers. Viral trends sent novels soaring up bestseller lists, while younger audiences embraced reading through short, engaging storytelling. The potential ban leaves a gaping hole for authors who built their success on the platform and for readers who found their next favorite books in the scroll.

For authors, TikTok offered a direct line to readers, bypassing traditional gatekeepers and enabling authentic connections. For readers, it transformed their experience of discovering and celebrating books. Videos showing emotional reactions, plot twists, and heartfelt recommendations fueled a sense of community that print ads and marketing campaigns never could.

But the creator economy thrives on adaptability. As publishers pivot to platforms like Instagram and Threads, Spoken emerges as the platform where both authors and readers can thrive in the next era of storytelling.

Spoken: A Home for Writers and Readers Who Love to Listen

Spoken is not just a replacement for author and reader communities on TikTok; it’s a new frontier for stories to thrive. It’s where writers and readers who love to listen can connect in meaningful ways – A place where listening the new reading.

1. Transform Stories into Audiobooks with Ease

Spoken’s AI-powered narration tools allow authors to create professional-grade audiobooks, turning TikTok-style serialized stories into fully realized audio experiences. Readers can now immerse themselves in their favorite tales anytime, anywhere.

2. Monetize Every Minute

Authors no longer need to rely on fleeting virality. Spoken’s Unified Network and Affinity Model™ ensure writers are paid for every minute their work is streamed, creating sustainable income. Readers, in turn, support their favorite creators directly through their engagement. Monetization will become available after the conclusion of the beta (mid-spring)

3. Build Community Through Shared Listening

Spoken builds on TikTok’s spirit of community with features that connect readers and writers in new ways. Readers can discover curated content through tags and profiles, engage in discussions about their favorite works, and even leave reviews that fuel meaningful conversations.

4. Retain Creative Ownership

Authors retain full control over their work, while readers enjoy an ever-expanding library of unique and self-published content. On Spoken, everyone has a voice, and every story finds its audience.

For Readers: Why Listening is the New Reading

Readers embraced BookTok because it made storytelling interactive, personal, and fun. Spoken takes that to the next level by making stories more accessible through audio. Whether you’re multitasking during your day or relaxing at night, audiobooks on Spoken allow you to enjoy stories in a format that fits your lifestyle.

Discover More, Share More

On Spoken, you’ll find not only the best new stories but also a platform designed for interactive discovery. Share your favorite moments, connect with fellow fans, and explore genres you never thought you’d love—all while supporting the writers who bring these worlds to life.

Unspoken. Until Now. Empowering Authors and Readers Alike

For authors and readers mourning the potential loss of BookTok, Spoken offers a place to rebuild—and go beyond.

• For Writers: Spoken makes it easy to create, share, and monetize your stories without sacrificing creative control.

• For Readers: It’s a space to discover immersive, high-quality storytelling, connect with your favorite authors, and explore a world where listening is the new reading.

Spoken is more than a platform; it’s a movement that unites writers and readers in the shared love of stories.

Join Us. Make History.

The creator economy rewards adaptability, and as TikTok’s story ends, Spoken invites you to write a new one. Whether you’re an author building your brand or a reader discovering your next obsession, Spoken is the platform where stories find their voice, and community can thrive.

The next chapter begins now.

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Spoken Beta V0.7.5: Project Mastering And Email Account Creation.

When you have a release as momentous as 0.7 last week, it's good to have a bit of a breather release in the interim… but even interim release 0.7.5 deserves some celebration. 

With the rapidly expanding breadth and depth of our voice library, compounded by the amazing custom-designed voices offered in Spoken Studio, it’s really important not to lose sight of an Author’s main objective.

To give their writing its voice. And we want to do that in the best, easiest way possible.

To ensure the highest quality and integrity for projects published on the Spoken Network, we’re thrilled to introduce "Mastering" as an option for all projects to meet and exceed audiobook streaming standards. 

In addition, due to popular demand, and to provide even more flexibility, we’ve added the ability to create your user account on Spoken with an email address and password instead of requiring users to utilize Google or Apple authentication. 

Let’s dive in.

AUDIO MASTERING

You now have the choice to utilize Audio Mastering when publishing your project. This  thoroughly tackles inconsistent voice volumes and background noise to deliver clear, uniform audio across your work. It is especially beneficial when using Multi-Character / Multi-Voice (MCMV) where there’s a greater likelihood of audio disparity. Spoken's mastering also ensures every Spoken work meets modern audiobook and streaming standards, providing the best playback fidelity (across all types of speakers, be it headphones, car, phone, etc.) for the most consistent listening experience.

Note that adding mastering adds significant time to complete your last "Publish" step, but we'll email you when it is complete. You can estimate the amount of time as roughly ½ as much time to master your work as the length of your longest installment's audio.

EMAIL/PASSWORD LOGIN

Along with Google and Apple account logins, new users can now register using an email and password.

“FINISH UP” IS NOW “PUBLISH”

With additions such as Audio Mastering, and more to come, The “Finish Up” tab has been relabeled “Publish”.

NEW STUDIO OVERVIEW VIDEO

OTHER FIXES

• iOS image uploads

• Audio playback fixes

• The ability to stop the passage generation and narration processes