Spotify Expands Audiobook Offerings with Short-Form Fiction Submissions
Spotify is opening new doors for independent authors with an initiative designed to bring bite-sized audiobooks to its massive global audience according to Publishers Lunch. The platform has launched a dedicated submission website, inviting authors to submit short-form fiction for potential audiobook production and publication by Spotify.
A New Opportunity for Indie Authors
The program seeks romance, mystery/thriller, and sci-fi/fantasy stories between 10,000 to 20,000 words—crafted specifically for audio. Independent authors who retain their own audio rights can apply, with Spotify offering an advance and royalties for any selected works. In addition, authors maintain full control over print and ebook distribution, allowing them to sell their stories across other platforms.
Spotify’s audiobooks producer, Leah Kleynhans, expressed enthusiasm about the new opportunity: “Spotify Audiobooks is thrilled to be opening submissions for short-form content written by independent authors who are as passionate about audiobooks as we are. We know Spotify users will love exploring these intense, bite-sized listens, and expanding our audiobooks catalog in this way gives fans even more choice in the content they love to consume on our platform.”
A Growing Audiobook Market
Since launching audiobooks in 2023, Spotify has significantly expanded its catalog, making books a key part of its listening experience. In this latest move, Spotify seeks to meet the increasing demand for shorter, captivating audio stories. Independent authors get direct path to Spotify’s engaged user base.
By streamlining the audiobook production process and providing financial incentives, Spotify is positioning itself as a major player in the digital publishing world. For independent authors, this is an opportunity to monetize their work, reach new audiences, and break into the booming audiobook market—all without the logistical hurdles of self-producing audio content.
How to Submit Your Story
Authors interested in submitting their short-form fiction for consideration can do so via Spotify’s official submission page. The selection process will favor stories designed for audio, to provide engaging and dynamic listening experiences for the platform’s growing audiobook audience.
With this latest initiative, Spotify continues to reshape the landscape of digital storytelling, offering indie authors new opportunities to bring their stories to life in a fresh, innovative format.