GPT output. Should be double-checked. I’d like to be positioned to do be able to push content through every channel available.

Publishing your audiobook or podcast on platforms like Audible, Spotify, and Apple Podcasts involves meeting specific requirements tailored to each service. Here’s a comprehensive overview:

Audiobook Publishing Requirements:

Audible (via ACX):

• Audio Quality: Files must be in MP3 format with a constant bit rate of 192 kbps and a sampling rate of 44.1 kHz. Each file should contain only one chapter and have between 0.5 to 1 second of room tone at the beginning and 1 to 5 seconds at the end.
• Cover Art: A square image with a minimum resolution of 2400 x 2400 pixels, in JPEG or PNG format, and RGB color mode. The title and author name should be clearly legible.
• Metadata: Accurate title, author, narrator, and description details. Ensure that the opening credits include the name of the audiobook, author(s), and narrator(s).

Spotify:

• Distribution: Spotify partners with platforms like Findaway Voices for audiobook distribution. By using such services, your audiobook can be made available on Spotify and other platforms like Audible and Apple Books.
• Audio Files: Accepted formats include MP3, WAV, and FLAC.
• Cover Art: Recommended to be a 1:1 aspect ratio, preferably 3000 x 3000 pixels in PNG format.
• Metadata: Detailed chapter titles and descriptions enhance user experience.

Apple Books:

• Eligibility: Your eBook must already be available on Apple Books.
• Rights: You must own the rights to produce the audiobook.
• Categories: Primary categories should be romance, fiction, mystery and thriller, science fiction and fantasy, nonfiction, or self-development.
• Language: Currently, only books in English are accepted for digital narration.

Podcast Publishing Requirements:

Apple Podcasts:

• RSS Feed: A valid RSS feed URL that includes your podcast’s metadata and at least one episode.