Beta Testing my New Platform - A New Home for Audio Fiction
Hey everyone! 👋
Many of you know that in December, my YouTube channel was demonetized, which left a lot of amazing authors without a home for their stories. It wasn't cost-effective to continue on YouTube, so the listeners who loved these stories no longer had a place to find them.
So I built something new.
My new platform, where independent authors can publish AI-narrated stories (or even upload their own narration) and receive direct support from fans through small monthly subscriptions - think Patreon meets Audible, but actually designed for indie fiction writers.
Many authors will offer their back catalog for free, but the latest episodes hot off the press will be available to subscribers for a very small monthly fee (like $2-3). It's a way for fans to directly support the creators they love.
I need 10-15 beta testers to kick the tires before launch.
If you're interested, fill out this form: https://forms.gle/mMcyDe4QTG742T9F6
What you'd be testing:
Browse episodes and discover authors
Test the subscription flow (Note: Site is in Stripe test mode - use completely fake credit card numbers like 4242 4242 4242 4242)
Listen to episodes and see if the experience works for you
Report bugs, confusing UI, or anything that feels off
Tell me honestly: Would you actually use this?
What I need from you:
Your honest feedback - brutal honesty welcome!
2-3 hours exploring the platform over the next week
Notes on what works, what's confusing, what you'd change
What you'll get:
Early access before public launch
Direct input on building something that could help indie authors thrive
Your name in the credits as a founding beta tester 🌟
Interested? Complete my form (https://forms.gle/mMcyDe4QTG742T9F6) with:
What types of stories you enjoy (sci-fi, fantasy, horror, HFY, romance, etc.)
Who are your favorite authors (names or reddit usernames), or which stories you regularly followed on any YT channel or other platform? (Yes the Black Ship and side stories will be available on the new platform - but behind the current release schedule)
What device you'd use most (phone, tablet, desktop)
Optional: What you miss most about the old audio fiction scene
How do you consume the stories? (listening while you work, or relaxing at home)
I'll select 10-15 testers by Friday 23rd Jan and send you exclusive access details.
This platform could give hundreds of authors a sustainable home again. Your feedback will help make that happen.
Please fill out this form if you'd like to take part: https://forms.gle/mMcyDe4QTG742T9F6
Thanks for being here through all of this!
- scifistories1977
Comments (24)
I know what you mean. I paid an anual fee to patreon when they switched. I feel like I just got screwed.
So, a new platform not on Patreon? I just paid for a year on here. Will this still be updated?
happy to volunteer, definitely happy to give feedback on the user interface
Which platform gets vids first here on patron or the new page?
Sent! Would love to help.
the moment you hear the name sarah chen you know its AI
For that price I would definitely join. I'm not very good as a beta tester though so I won't try for that.
So I filled out the form. And this is an audio-only service, I for one like to see the text to verify the audio and have a read-out-loud option.
I do kinda understand why YouTube demonetized ai videos. Not your channel, but it was being filled with alot of ai written, ai narrator garbage.
Same I get why they hit off ai generated stories but yeah it makes zero since why they'd go after this channel in particular the photos and voice are generated but the stories are authored and it's properly accredited
Does this mean you're going to migrate from Patreon?
Definately not! This is to cater for the many authors who's stories had a home on my YouTube channel (but no more). The black ship will always have a home right here.
I was wondering what was going with yt channel
Happy to help if I can.
I'll try it, if an old boomer can figure this out it has to be rated as user friendly.
I'm down to help
Done
This is a Audio only platform ? No not for me need my visuals good luck with the platform hope it works out
Sounds great, you have some great stories and I look forward to hearing many more. As a patreon member, adding in a couple of three bucks a month would be worth it to help support the creators.
Sign me up 👍
Submitted, If I can help you out, You got it.
I would love to but my dyslexia stop’s me from doing it sorry
Sounds like you will be perfect to beta test. And tell what could be done better so other persons with your condition can navigate the site. 🤔👍🙂
Sounds great! 👍🏼