Should I Add Ad-Free Audio Versions of My Longform Stories to Patreon?
Hi everyone!
First off, Happy new Year!! I hope you have a great time over the holidays and spent some quality time with family and friends.
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I’ve had a few requests to make the longer stories, like the complete books or multi-part volumes, available in audio-only format, ad-free. I wanted to get your thoughts on this idea.
Here’s how it could work:
Option 1: These ad-free, longform audio versions would be included in the 'Access to Everything' tier (currently $6.50), so many of you wouldn’t need to do anything extra.
Option 2: I could also create a separate Audio-Only Tier for $4.50/month, specifically for the long-format, ad-free audio stories.
Regarding The Black Ship: Starting with the next episode, audio-only chapters/parts will be added to the current tier, so anyone supporting the author at that level will already have access without any changes.
I hope that makes sense! I’d love to hear what you think, whether this is something you’d enjoy, and if there’s anything I haven’t considered.
Feel free to vote in the poll or drop your thoughts in the comments!
Comments (12)
no
I pay for YouTube premium so I don't ever watch the videos I just listen like black ship is what I like to listen to when I play Stellaris. But I think having long form audio would potentially widen the audience
Add a ver that adds a fee to no ads, I know that ads pay a little IF someone watches
I guess I’m not following what this change means. I usually listen to The Black Ship on Patreon during driving, walking or sitting around the house. I also listen through YT at times. The artwork is nice. As far as tiers go, sounds confusing. I’m just a simple guy. I love science fiction but hate the complexity of technology in life. Do what you feel is best and hopefully I can figure how to continue listening to and supporting The Black Ship. Thank you.
Honestly idk how well it would do but every $ has to help I’d say once you build the functions it really wouldn’t require that much more work to add this audio only to this channel we all appreciate the way you approach these stories how you act as publisher and help the writers it’s honestly the only reason I signed up to patreon is to help you support these writers
The key for the audio feed from Patreon is for it to be available as a podcast like other podcasts on Patreon. Then, like other podcasts, you can just add the private url podcast apps of your choice. Podcast apps are the most natural way to consume this type of content.
I am happy for you to decide what will be the best for the site - I will be getting the audio only certainly for the Black Ship as will keep on my computer if I need something to listen to as about to embark on some hospital adventures!
Also, whatever happens, the 'access everything' tier will get the audio files regardless.
Audio-only would be pretty nice. Personally I don't think it's worth splitting them into separate tiers, but I also wouldn't complain if they were split off like that.
The only reason I joined Patreon is for The Black Ship and not to listen to the water down version on you tube. I am not the least bit interested in any other stories.
Yes, you won't be alone, and that's why I'm adding the audio file in addition to the video so people will have a choice (for the black ship tier) This will include the full book one and eventually book two. Some of my listeners want an audio version simply for long journeys or to put it on in the background while they work.
Hoenstly, I'd say it depends on how much extra effort this would put on you. If its something that would add a bit of strain on your workload, then add it to the current tiers (maybe a small price increase to $7 aswell.) If its as simple as pulling the audio from work you have done/will do anyway, make it its own tier for cheaper than the video form