# Audiobook Preparation — ElevenLabs

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## ELEVENLABS VOICE SETTINGS PROMPT

Paste this into ElevenLabs when generating your audiobook:

```
Voice style: Warm, grounded, emotionally intelligent narrative tone.

Pacing: Slow to medium, steady, reflective.

Target: Audiobook quality.

Filter: No background noise, cinematic vocal warmth, slight introspective edge.

Instruction:

Read the manuscript exactly as written. Maintain a calm, steady emotional tone appropriate for nonfiction psychology with compassionate insight. Give gentle emphasis to reflective lines and One Truth sections. Pause naturally at paragraph breaks and section dividers (---). When reading chapter titles, use a slightly more formal, declarative tone. For "One Truth" sections at the end of chapters, slow slightly and add weight to the words for emphasis.
```

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## CHAPTER-BY-CHAPTER EXPORT INSTRUCTIONS

### File Naming Convention

Use this format for each audio file:
```
01-cover.mp3
02-title-page.mp3
03-dedication.mp3
04-content-considerations.mp3
05-preface.mp3
06-how-to-use-this-book.mp3
07-introduction.mp3
08-chapter-01-overloaded-mind.mp3
09-chapter-02-emotional-architecture.mp3
... (continue for all 28 files)
```

### Processing Order

1. **Cover & Front Matter** (Files 00-05)
   - Read with clear, welcoming tone
   - Slight pause after title page
   - Warm, inviting tone for dedication

2. **Introduction Sections** (Files 06-07)
   - Steady, informative pace
   - Clear articulation of concepts
   - Natural pauses for reflection

3. **Chapters** (Files 08-22)
   - Consistent pacing throughout
   - Slight emphasis on section headings (##)
   - Pause before "Reflection Questions"
   - Slower, weightier delivery for "One Truth" sections

4. **Closing Sections** (Files 23-28)
   - Maintain consistent tone
   - Warm, closing tone for acknowledgments
   - Professional tone for bibliography

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## TIMING & PAUSES

### Recommended Pause Lengths

* **Paragraph breaks:** 0.5-1 second
* **Section dividers (---):** 2-3 seconds
* **Chapter breaks:** 3-5 seconds
* **Before "Reflection Questions":** 2 seconds
* **Before "One Truth":** 2-3 seconds
* **End of chapter:** 3-5 seconds

### Special Instructions

* **Bold text:** Slight emphasis, not dramatic
* **Italics:** Subtle emphasis, slightly slower
* **Quotes:** Natural conversational tone
* **Lists:** Clear pauses between items
* **Blockquotes (>):** Slight pause before and after

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## INTRO/OUTRO TEMPLATES

### Chapter Intro (Optional)

"Chapter [Number] — [Title]"

*Pause 2 seconds*

### Chapter Outro (Optional)

*Pause 3 seconds*

"End of Chapter [Number]"

*Pause 2 seconds*

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## QUALITY CHECKLIST

Before finalizing each chapter:

- [ ] No background noise or artifacts
- [ ] Consistent pacing throughout
- [ ] Clear pronunciation of all terms
- [ ] Natural pauses at appropriate points
- [ ] Emphasis on key concepts (not overdone)
- [ ] "One Truth" sections have appropriate weight
- [ ] Volume levels consistent across all files
- [ ] No awkward pauses or rushed sections

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## AUDIOBOOK METADATA

**Title:** Silence Isn't Distance

**Subtitle:** The Inner World of People Who Feel Deeply, Think Too Much, and Shut Down to Cope

**Author:** Q — Cody Rice-Velasquez

**Narrator:** (Your name or chosen narrator)

**Genre:** Self-Help / Psychology

**Language:** English

**Total Duration:** (Calculate after all files are generated)

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## DISTRIBUTION PLATFORMS

**Primary:**
* Audible (ACX)
* Apple Books
* Google Play Books

**Secondary:**
* Spotify
* Kobo
* Libro.fm

**Requirements:**
* MP3 format, 128-192 kbps
* Consistent volume levels
* Chapter markers embedded
* Cover art (3000x3000px minimum)

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## CHAPTER MARKERS (For ACX/Audible)

Create a separate file listing all chapter markers with timestamps:

```
00:00:00 - Cover
00:01:30 - Title Page
00:02:15 - Dedication
00:03:45 - Content Considerations
00:05:20 - Preface
...
```

*Note: Timestamps will be generated after audio files are complete*