Spotify launches a program to publish audiobooks from independent authors
1. Spotify expands audiobook program, inviting submissions for short-form stories. 2. Authors will receive advances and royalties from selected audiobooks. 3. Spotify aims to compete more directly with Audible in the audiobook market. 4. Submissions focus on romance, mystery, and sci-fi genres, excluding erotica. 5. The move continues Spotify's expansion in digital content beyond music and podcasts.