šÆ Project Setup
Select your project, configure metadata, and choose your AI voice settings.
š Project Management
š Project Information
[speaker:Narrator] or [speaker:0] at the start of a line to assign that voice.
[emotion:happy]
[emotion:sad]
[emotion:angry]
[emotion:fearful]
[emotion:disgusted]
[emotion:surprised]
[emotion:neutral]
[emotion:happy]Great news![/emotion]š” Standard Voices are best suited for non-fiction genres including self-help, documentary-style content, autobiography, memoir, how-to guides, business books, educational materials, and instructional content where clarity and accurate pronunciation matter most. āØ Premium Voices are encouraged for writing that requires emotional inflection ā fiction, narrative non-fiction, poetry, and storytelling where dramatic range brings the content to life.
Recommended for audiobooks. Disable for article collections or standalone content.
Ready to organize your chapters? Click Next to continue the workflow.
š Project Structure
Create your chapter titles. The intro and outro will be auto-generated using your project metadata.
š Current Project: No Project Selected
After saving, you'll be automatically taken to the Chapters tab to manage your content.
š Chapters
Manage your chapter content and audio generation. Click Editor to jump to content editing.
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š Chapter List
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š Progress Summary
When you have finished editing all chapters in the Editor go, click:
Enhanced Editor
šµ Generating Audio...
Step 1 of 2: Enhancing text for natural speech...
šļø Record Audio
Record your narration using your microphone. Audio will be remastered to audiobook standards.
ā³ This AI processing takes 1-3 minutes depending on text length.
Please don't click other buttons, switch tabs, or navigate away while processing.
āØ AI-Enhanced Text
This is your text optimized for natural-sounding AI voices with improved pacing and pronunciation.
ā³ Re-processing with improved phonetic system - 1-3 minutes depending on text length.
Please don't click other buttons, switch tabs, or navigate away while processing.
No Enhanced Text Yet
Write your content in the "š Original Text" tab, then click "šµ Generate Audio" to create your audiobook.
Text Enhanced Successfully āØ
Your text is now optimized for natural-sounding AI voices. Use the "Generate AI Voice" button to create audio.
Advanced Editor - Edit & Listen
Your text has been enhanced for natural TTS pronunciation. Listen to the audio while following along, make edits as needed, then regenerate.
XTTS Emotion Guide - How Punctuation Affects Your Cloned Voice
!!! = ExcitementCAPS = Yelling/EmphasisExample: "This is amazing!!!"
... = Trailing off, sadness--- = Hard pauseExample: "I don't know..."
?! = Disbelief??? = ConfusionExample: "You did what?!"
XTTS Advanced Controls - Fine-tune Your Cloned Voice
Editor Access Required
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Sign In to Continuešµ Book Assembly
Apply professional remastering to meet audiobook industry standards. Preview your chapters and continue to publishing when ready.
š Remastering Progress
š§ Chapters
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š§ Preview Player
Remaster all chapters to unlock publishing.
Book Assembly
Apply professional remastering to meet audiobook industry standards. Sign in to remaster your chapters.
Sign In to Continueš¤ Publishing Studio
Complete your audiobook publishing in 3 simple steps.
š Publishing Readiness
Ensure your audiobook meets all requirements before proceeding.
š Content Type Settings
Verify your intro/outro setting matches your content type before exporting.
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ā When to Enable Intro/Outro:
- Creating a complete audiobook
- Want personalized introduction and conclusion
- Professional audiobook presentation
ā When to Disable Intro/Outro:
- Creating article collections or blog post compilations
- Standalone documents or reports
- Educational content or course materials
- Any content where intro/outro doesn't make sense
š” Need to change? Go to the Plan Tab and check/uncheck "Add introduction and conclusion chapters" before returning here to export.
āļø Copyright & Legal Requirements
You must own the copyright or have written permission to create and distribute this audiobook.
ā ļø You must confirm copyright ownership and accept the terms of service before proceeding.
š¼ļø Cover Art
Upload or generate cover art for your audiobook. This will be included in all exports.
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š Cover Requirements
- Minimum: 1024x1024 pixels
- Recommended: 2400x2400 pixels
- Format: JPEG or PNG
- Will auto-resize if needed
āļø Export Settings
Choose your preferred audio format and quality settings for the final export.
š„ Export Chapters
Export individual chapters or all chapters at once. Each chapter will be exported with the remastered audio from the Audio tab.
Downloads all chapters as individual MP3 files in a ZIP archive
Individual Chapters:
ā¹ļø Export Information
- All exports use the remastered audio from the Audio tab
- Format: MP3, 256kbps, 44.1kHz
- Individual files: Named as
chapter_name.mp3 - ZIP archive: Contains all chapters with sequential numbering
š Google Play Books Direct Upload
ā Direct upload is available! No distributor needed.
ā ļø Important: Account Requirements
- Must use a personal Gmail account (not Google Workspace/business)
- Create dedicated account if needed: yourname.audiobooks@gmail.com
- Business accounts often have organizational restrictions
š° Revenue Benefits
- Keep 70% revenue (vs 35-50% with distributors)
- No distributor fees or commissions
- Full control over pricing and territories
š Setup Process
- Create account at: play.google.com/books/publish
- Accept audiobook terms of service
- Set up payment details and territories
- Upload ZIP files generated by our export system
š Google Play Books Export Checklist
Follow these steps to prepare your audiobook for Google Play Books upload.
ā Step 1: ISBN Verification
š Step 2: Chapter Selection & Naming
Google Play requires specific naming: [ISBN]_01of[total].mp3
Note: Intro and Outro chapters are CoHarmonify-specific and will be excluded.
šµ Step 3: Audio Requirements & AI Voice Disclosure
- Format: MP3 (ā Automatic)
- Bitrate: 256kbps stereo (ā Automatic remastering if needed)
- Sample Rate: 44.1kHz (ā Automatic)
š Abridged vs. Unabridged:
Unabridged: The complete, full-length text with no content removed (select this for most books)
Abridged: A shortened version where content has been edited out or condensed
š” If you're reading your entire book word-for-word, select "Unabridged"
ā ļø Required AI Voice Disclosure:
When uploading to Google Play, you MUST specify that your audiobook uses synthesized voice:
- In the Contributors section, find "Narrator"
- Select "Synthesized voice" (NOT "Human narrator")
- Choose "Synthesized Voice - Unspecified" from the dropdown
- Google will automatically add "Narrated by virtual voice" to your listing
š¼ļø Step 4: Cover Image
š¦ Step 5: ZIP Package Structure
Your export will create a ZIP file with the following structure:
āāā š Audio/
ā āāā [ISBN]_01of[N].mp3
ā āāā [ISBN]_02of[N].mp3
ā āāā ...
āāā š Cover/
āāā [ISBN].jpg
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š After Export: Upload to Google Play
- Go to play.google.com/books/publish Having issues?
- Click "Add audiobook" in your dashboard
- Upload the ZIP file you just downloaded
- Fill in pricing and territories
- Submit for review (usually takes 3-5 business days)
ā ļø Seeing this error message?
"We are sorry, but you do not have access to Play Books Partner Center. Some reasons why you may not have access:
- Your account is managed by an organization that has this service turned off for its users.
- Your account may be temporarily disabled by your organization's admin.
- Your Google Workspace subscription may no longer be active.
To access this Google service, you may want to try signing in with a different account..."
This error appears when you're signed in with a Google Workspace (business) account instead of a personal Gmail account.
Google Play Books Partner Center does NOT work with:
- Google Workspace accounts (business emails)
- School/educational Google accounts
- Organization-managed accounts
ā Solution:
- Click "Sign out" to log out of your current Google account
- Sign back in with a @gmail.com email address (e.g., yourname@gmail.com)
- Don't have a @gmail.com account? Create one here - it's free
- Once signed in with @gmail.com, you'll see the "Get Started" button to create your Partner account
š” Pro Tips: Complete Google Play Books Upload Guide
1 Initial Account Setup
ā ļø IMPORTANT: You MUST use a @gmail.com address, NOT a Google Workspace/business account!
- Go to play.google.com/books/publish
- Sign in with your @gmail.com account (e.g., yourname@gmail.com)
- Click "Get Started" if this is your first time
- Accept the Partner Program Agreement
- Complete your publisher profile (name, address, tax info)
š” Tip: If you don't have a @gmail.com account, create one here specifically for publishing (e.g., yourname.audiobooks@gmail.com)
2 Payment & Territory Setup
- Navigate to "Payment Center" in your dashboard
- Add your bank account details (for revenue deposits)
- Set up your tax information (W-9 for US, W-8 for international)
- Select territories where you want to sell (recommend "All territories")
- Set your payment threshold (minimum $100)
š° Revenue Share: You keep 70% of sales revenue - much better than the 35-50% from distributors!
3 Uploading Your Audiobook
- Click "Add audiobook" button in your Partner Center
- Enter your ISBN (required for Google Play)
- Fill in book metadata:
- Title and subtitle
- Author name
- Abridged/Unabridged: Select "Unabridged" (unless you've shortened the text)
- Narrator: Select "Synthesized voice" ā "Synthesized Voice - Unspecified"
- Publisher name (can be your name)
- Language and categories
- Book description (copy from your Plan tab)
- Upload the ZIP file exported from CoHarmonify
- Google will automatically process and validate your files
- Set your pricing (recommended: $9.99 - $24.99 for most audiobooks)
ā±ļø Processing Time: Files typically process within 1-2 hours. You'll receive an email when complete.
! Common Issues & Solutions
š« "Account not eligible" Error
Cause: Using Google Workspace/business account
Solution: Switch to personal Gmail account
š« "Invalid audio format" Error
Cause: Files not meeting Google's specifications
Solution: CoHarmonify's export automatically formats correctly - use our ZIP file
š« "Missing ISBN" Error
Cause: ISBN not entered in Plan tab
Solution: Return to Plan tab, enter ISBN, save, then re-export
š« "Cover image too small" Error
Cause: Cover image under 1024x1024 pixels
Solution: Use AI Cover generator or upload higher resolution image
š Emergency: Wrong Cover Uploaded!
Uploaded the wrong cover or has a typo? Here's how to fix it:
š If NOT Yet Submitted to Google Play:
- Return to CoHarmonify Publishing tab ā Preparation section
- Click "Remove" under the current cover
- Upload correct cover or generate new AI cover
- Re-export the ZIP file for Google Play
š If Clicked Submit (But Still in Upload Process):
āØ GOOD NEWS: You can fix it during the upload process!
Even after clicking submit on a cover, you can upload a corrected version while still in the submission workflow. The system will automatically use the newest upload when you complete the final submission!
- Stay in the submission workflow (don't close the page)
- Go back to the Cover section
- Upload the corrected cover
- Click Submit again
- Wait a minute for it to update
- Continue with the rest of the submission
- The final submission will use your corrected cover!
š If Fully Published (Already Live on Google Play):
- Sign in to Google Play Partner Center
- Find your audiobook in the catalog
- Click the book title to open details
- Go to "Content" tab ā "Cover" section
- Click "Replace" next to the current cover
- Upload corrected cover (minimum 1024x1024px)
- Click "Save" then "Submit for review"
š” Pro Tips for Cover Updates:
- During upload: You can replace the cover multiple times before final submission!
- Review takes 1-3 business days (for published books)
- Old cover stays live until new one is approved
- Double-check spelling BEFORE uploading!
- Preview at full size to catch any issues
- Consider using AI Cover generator for professional results
āØ Pro Success Tips
- Pricing Strategy: Research similar audiobooks in your genre. Price 10-20% lower initially to gain reviews.
- Description Optimization: Use your first 150 characters wisely - they appear in search results.
- Category Selection: Choose 2-3 specific categories rather than broad ones for better visibility.
- Review Timeline: Google typically reviews within 3-5 business days. Holidays may extend this.
- AI Voice Disclosure: Since CoHarmonify uses AI voices, you MUST select "Synthesized voice" in the Narrator field. Google will automatically add "Narrated by virtual voice" to your listing.
š Additional Resources
š Choose Distribution Method
Select how you want to distribute your audiobook. You can choose multiple options.
š Personal Library
Save to your personal audiobook collection for private listening.
š Marketplace Listing (Optional)
Select individual chapters to list on the CoHarmonify Marketplace. Each listed chapter will include a free audio preview and a backlink to your original content.
āØ Listing is completely free and non-exclusive. Backlinks drive traffic to your blog or website.
š Platforms
Export your audiobook for submission to major platforms:
Submit to CoHarmonify Marketplace with complete audio package
ā¬ļø Download Files
Download audiobook files to your device for external use.
š Publishing History
Track all your publishing activities and exports.
š Publishing Statistics
āļø Project Management
Track your project timeline, manage settings, and monitor earnings.
š Project Overview
š Project Status
ā ļø Connect Your Payment Account
To receive payouts for your paid content sales, you need to connect a Stripe payment account.
āļø Payout Settings
š Recent Sales
šø Payout History
āØ Creating Free Content
You're currently creating free articles and content. Payment settings are not required for free content.
If you want to sell your content in the future, enable the marketplace toggle in the Publishing tab and you'll be able to set up payments here.
š„ Collaboration
Collaboration features coming soon!
Share your project with co-authors and editors.
š Marketing & Analytics
Track performance, analyze listener engagement, and promote your audiobook.
š Performance Analytics
š¬ Marketing Audiograms
Create professional audiograms with waveform videos for social media promotion.
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š Promotion Tools
š± Social Media
Generate social media posts to promote your audiobook.
š§ Email Campaign
Create email templates for announcing your audiobook.
š SEO Optimization
Optimize your audiobook for search engines and discovery.
š„ Listener Insights
š Chapter Performance
š Demographics
š° Revenue Tracking
Revenue tracking will be available once your audiobook is published to the marketplace.
š¤ Professional Author Bio
Create your professional author biography page visible to readers on the marketplace.
š Find Me On Other Platforms
š Privacy Settings
š° Press Release Generator
Generate professional press releases to announce your audiobook launch.
š Audience Analytics
š§ Listening Patterns
š Engagement Metrics
š® Predictive Insights
Based on current metrics, your audiobook is on track to achieve 85% completion rate and likely to generate 4.2ā average rating.
š° Revenue Optimization
š Pricing Analysis
š Bundle Opportunities
- š Series Bundle: Offer 3-book series at $39.99 (save $15)
- š§ Genre Collection: Bundle with similar titles for $29.99
- ā” Early Access: Pre-order next book at 30% discount
ā° Optimal Promotion Times
Best days to launch promotions: Tuesday, Thursday
Peak purchase hours: 12-2 PM, 7-9 PM EST
ā Quality Compliance
šÆ Platform Standards
š Distribution Readiness
š„ Community Health
š¬ Reader Engagement
šÆ Author Opportunities
š Review Sentiment
Top Keywords: "engaging", "well-narrated", "couldn't stop listening"
š Distribution Platforms
Upload your audiobook to distribution platforms. Choose DIY upload (free) or let us handle it for you.
š Upload Progress (Direct Upload - No Aggregators)
CoHarmonify Marketplace
š CoHarmonify Marketplace - Publishing Details
š° Maximum Royalty
- Keep 85% of revenue from marketplace sales
- 15% platform fee (still better than most platforms!)
- Instant payout to your account
- Set your own pricing
š¦ What Gets Published
- Cover Art: Upscaled cover from File Preparation tab
- Metadata: Title, author, description, genre from Plan tab
- Complete Audiobook: All chapters with remastered audio
- Marketplace Listing: Automatically created at /marketplace
- Preview Samples: Chapter samples for listeners
ā” Instant Publishing
Your audiobook goes live on the CoHarmonify marketplace immediately after clicking "Publish to Marketplace". No waiting for approval or review process.
Google Play Books
š Google Play Books - Step-by-Step Instructions
ā ļø Important: Account Requirements
- Must use a personal Gmail account (not Google Workspace/business)
- Create dedicated account if needed: yourname.audiobooks@gmail.com
- Business accounts often have organizational restrictions
š° Revenue Benefits
- Keep 70% revenue (vs 35-50% with distributors)
- No distributor fees or commissions
- Full control over pricing and territories
š Upload Process
- Create account at: play.google.com/books/publish
- Accept audiobook terms of service
- Set up payment details and territories
- Click "Add audiobook" in your dashboard
- Upload ZIP file (use our "Export" button in File Preparation tab)
- Fill in metadata: title, author, description, genre
- In Contributors ā Narrator: Select "Synthesized voice - Unspecified"
- Set pricing and territories
- Submit for review (3-7 days)
ā ļø Required: AI Voice Disclosure
When uploading, you MUST specify that your audiobook uses synthesized voice:
- In the Contributors section, find "Narrator"
- Select "Synthesized voice" (NOT "Human narrator")
- Choose "Synthesized Voice - Unspecified" from dropdown
- Google will add "Narrated by virtual voice" to your listing
Spotify for Authors
ā« Spotify for Authors - Step-by-Step Instructions
āØ Direct Upload - No Aggregator Needed!
As of August 2025, Spotify opened direct audiobook uploads to all independent authors! No aggregator required.
- 50% royalty on Ć la carte purchases
- Accepts AI narration (ElevenLabs partnership)
- Reaches 600M+ Spotify users globally
- Available in 13 countries (US, UK, Canada, Australia, and more)
š Upload Process
- Sign up at Spotify for Authors (free account)
- Upload your MP3 audiobook files
- Upload cover art (minimum 640x640 pixels)
- Complete metadata: title, author, description, genre
- Disclose AI narration if applicable
- Set pricing and territories
- Submit for review (typically 7-14 days)
ā¹ļø AI Narration Support
Spotify partnered with ElevenLabs in 2025 to support AI-narrated audiobooks. Simply disclose AI narration during the upload process.
Kobo Writing Life
ā ļø Human Narration Required
These platforms require professional human narrators and do not accept AI-generated audiobooks. To publish on these platforms, you'll need to hire a narrator through services like ACX, Findaway Voices, or independent narrators.
Audible (ACX)
š¤ Audible (ACX) - Requirements & Process
ā ļø AI Voice Restriction
Audible/ACX does NOT accept AI-generated audiobooks. You must use a professional human narrator.
š Narrator Options
- Royalty Share: Split 50/50 with narrator (no upfront cost)
- Pay Per Finished Hour: Pay narrator directly ($100-$400/hour typical)
- Self-Narrate: Record yourself (requires audio quality standards)
š Exclusivity Requirements
- 7-year minimum exclusive term
- Cannot distribute on other platforms during exclusivity
- 40% royalty (exclusive) vs 25% (non-exclusive)
Findaway Voices (Human)
šļø Record Your Own Narration
Save thousands by recording yourself using the Audiobook Studio. No expensive equipment needed - just a quiet space and a basic microphone.
What You'll Need:
- Quiet room (bedroom or closet works)
- USB microphone ($30-$100) or built-in mic
- Headphones for monitoring
- Access to Audiobook Studio (you have this!)
š± Connected Social Accounts
Connect your social media accounts to share your audiobook content across multiple platforms with one click.
āļø Create Social Media Post
š Recent Posts Performance
š¬ Audiogram Quick Share
Share your marketing audiograms directly to social media. Audiograms are automatically formatted for each platform.
Generate audiograms in the Promotion tab above, then use this section to share them instantly. Each platform gets the optimized format automatically: