Self-Publishing with ALLi News: Spotify Expands Audiobooks, Launches Recaps Feature, and beehiiv Adds New Tools for Authors
Nov 21, 2025
Discover Spotify's strategic push into audiobooks across Nordic markets, making listening easier than ever. Explore the innovative AI-powered 'Recaps' feature designed to help listeners catch up seamlessly. Delve into the ongoing copyright discussions surrounding these advancements, sparked by high-profile celebrity voice deals from Eleven Labs. Additionally, learn how beehiiv is stepping up its game with new tools to empower newsletter authors, offering enhanced websites and analytics to boost their reach.
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Spotify Expands Into Nordic Audiobook Markets
- Spotify is expanding audiobook access into five more European markets, including key Nordic countries.
- This opens new distribution channels for authors to reach large, audiobook-friendly audiences.
AI 'Recaps' Helps Listeners Resume Books
- Spotify introduced an AI-powered Recaps feature to help listeners catch up after pausing a book.
- The feature aims to reduce drop-off by making resumed listening more seamless and less frustrating.
Check Platform AI Use Policies
- Expect AI to summarize content but not replace original narrations, according to Spotify's announcement.
- Authors should check platform policies and announcements to understand how AI features use their work.