So, you’ve got a voice that sounds like liquid gold, or maybe just a voice that doesn’t send people running for the hills. Or you’re just looking to make some extra cash, and try and get out of the 9-5 rat race.
Either way, you can actually make money by lending your voice to AI. It can help you make a few quid with your dulcet tones. Let’s dive into how you can turn your vocal cords into a money making machine.
First things first, you have to head on over to ElevenLabs. They pretty much set the standard for AI voice generation and most places that generate voice or videos use them to do so.
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The one downside to this plan is you do have to sign up for membership in order to be able to generate your voice, but the idea is that when people use your voice, you’ll make that money back quick enough.
Create a Professional Voice Clone
First things first, you’ll need to create a Professional Voice Clone (PVC). No, we’re not plumbing here; we’re talking about recording your voice to make a digital version of yourself. It’s a bit like having a vocal doppelgänger.
Grab yourself a good microphone (none of that tinny phone recording nonsense) and make sure you’re in a quiet space. You’ll need at least 30 minutes of high quality audio, though if you can bear the sound of your own voice for longer, a couple of hours is even better. Think of it as the world’s oddest podcast episode, starring… well, you.
Once you’ve got that sorted, upload your vocal masterpiece to ElevenLabs. You’ll need to be on the Creator plan or higher for this, as mentioned above.
Share Your Voice in the Voice Library
Right, your voice is ready for the world, or at least, the internet. Now, you need to share it in the ElevenLabs Voice Library. Go to “My Voices”, select your fancy new clone, and hit the share option.
Here’s the catch: you have to decide whether your voice will be public. Making it public means other users can use it for their projects. It’s a bit like lending your mate your favourite jumper, you’ll get it back eventually, but it might have been used for something slightly weird.
Set Your Compensation Preferences
Now, let’s talk about the bit that makes it all worthwhile, cash. Or credits. Or both. You can choose between earning credits to use on ElevenLabs or cold, hard money. Obviously, we’re leaning towards cash here because, well, groceries aren’t free.
You’ll need a Stripe Connect account to receive payments, think of it as the digital version of the cash in hand job. Once you’ve set that up, you can choose the default rate (which is based on character count) or set your own price per 1,000 characters. Be careful not to overprice yourself, though, or people might give your voice a miss.
Configure Additional Settings
Before you start raking in the dosh, there are a few settings to sort out. You’ll be asked to set a “Notice Period”, this is how long your voice stays available after you decide to remove it. If you’re the cautious type, set a longer period, more notice means more money.
You can also enable “Live Moderation” to make sure your voice isn’t being used to advertise dodgy products or spout nonsense. Nobody wants their voice attached to questionable internet content, right?
Track Your Earnings
The best part, watching the money roll in. ElevenLabs lets you check how many times your voice has been used and how much you’ve earned. Payments are typically processed weekly, so you can sit back and watch your bank balance grow. As long as you’ve made at least £10, you’re good to go.
I’ve seen people making between $100-1000 just having their voice available on ElevenLabs so give it a try and let me know in the comments if you’ve had some success!
Final Thoughts
There you have it, from recording your voice to cashing in on it, that’s how you make money with ElevenLabs. So, whether your voice is posh, deep, squeaky, or just plain average, there’s a chance to earn from it. Who knew talking to yourself could finally pay off?
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Eddie: can I make more than one voice? So for instance, I use my natural voice, then perhaps I decide to imitate, say, Donald Trump? Will that work? Allowed?