The audiobook market is booming – here’s how to join

Audiobooks are the fastest-growing format in publishing, expanding over 25% each year. Readers are listening more than ever, yet many authors and publishers have been left out because production has been expensive, distribution restricted, and royalties low.

At ElevenLabs, we believe it’s time for that to change.

That’s why we built ElevenReader — a new publishing platform that makes audiobook creation simple, affordable, and accessible. Powered by ElevenLabs’ expressive AI voices, ElevenReader lets you transform a manuscript into a professional-quality audiobook in minutes, entirely for free.

Whether you’re an indie author or a small press, ElevenReader gives you the tools to publish directly and keep more of what you earn.

To help you get started, we’re hosting a free webinar.

Building Your Audiobook Strategy

Time: 12pm ET / 9am PT

In this session, you’ll learn why audio is publishing’s fastest-growing segment, how ElevenReader works, and practical steps to bring your books to life in audio. We’ll showcase real audiobook samples created with our lifelike AI voices, and walk you through how to launch your own audio strategy.

What you’ll find in ElevenReader

• Studio-quality narration — turn a manuscript into an audiobook in minutes, with rich and expressive AI voices.
• Full rights retained — your stories remain yours, always.
• Direct publishing tools — manage titles, series, and pricing with ease.
• Transparent reporting — daily sales and performance insights.
• Global reach — publish in ten languages (and counting).

Our vision

We're building an ecosystem where authors and publishers are supported, not sidelined — where creating an audiobook is simple, publishing is open, and the economics finally work in the author’s favor.

With ElevenReader, authors keep their rights, earn the majority of every sale, and connect directly with their audience. This is just the beginning of a more open, author-first model for audio publishing.

The fastest-growing format in publishing is waiting for you. Join us for Building Your Audiobook Strategy and take the first step toward reaching more readers through audio.