Author Nation: State of the Nation Simon Patrick on Creating Passive Income with Your Voice
Jul 26, 2025
In this engaging discussion, UK narrator and audio innovator Simon Patrick shares his journey of creating passive income through voice licensing with ElevenLabs. He reveals how helping his daughter publish her first book sparked his venture into audiobooks. Simon delves into the transformative impact of AI on audiobook production, the importance of facilitating young writers, and how technology is reshaping the publishing landscape. He highlights initiatives that empower authors to utilize audio tools, fostering creativity and new revenue opportunities.
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Father-Daughter Publishing Journey
- Simon Patrick helped his teenage daughter Abby get her first book published before she turned 18.
- They have since published six books and Abby became part of the self-publishing show team.
Publish Early, Improve With Time
- Don't wait for perfection; publish multiple books to improve your craft.
- Early publishing helps authors learn valuable lessons no one remembers later.
AI Audio Lowers Cost Barrier
- Audiobook production cost is a major barrier for new authors.
- AI tools like ElevenLabs reduce costs massively while enabling quality audio production.
