The global audiobook market size is expected to reach $19.7 billion by 2028. Some people will make a lot of money narrating those books, and you can now use AI to do it for you.
How to make money narrating audiobooks and videos
- Create an AI clone of your voice: You can use Descript to create an exact clone of your voice by feeding the algorithm an hour’s worth of text narrated by you. Typically, narrators will charge over $100 for an hour of finished audio. With a clone of your voice, you can create hours of audio in minutes, which means you can heavily reduce your prices to attract new business and win jobs.
- Find jobs: You can use websites such as ACX, Voices, Fiverr and Upwork to find narration jobs. I would recommend clearly stating that you will use AI to complete the job, and that is the reason you are able to provide the services in a short timeframe at cut-rate prices.
- Pro tip: Voice acting is an art. Voice actors use intonation, inflection, and various accents to bring a story to life. For that reason, AI-generated narration from Descript is not suitable for fiction book narration. Rather, it could be used for non-fiction audiobooks, podcasts, and videos on topics such as business, finance, technology, health, and self-help.
Related Business / Job Ideas
- E-learning: Narrators can work with e-learning companies to create engaging content that helps students learn and retain information.
- Podcasting: Podcasts have exploded in popularity in recent years, and there are now many opportunities for narrators to create their own podcasts or work with podcast producers to provide voiceovers for existing shows.
- Commercials and Advertising: Narrators can work with advertising agencies or directly with brands to provide voiceovers for commercials and other advertising content.
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