James pushed the door open, and for a few seconds light and noise invaded the staircase, before muting again as he closed the door behind him. Sirius and Remus were alone. “Happy birthday, Moony.” Sirius said, coming down a few steps to st…Text to Audio Drama
How to use
Turn a focused fic scene into an audio performance in 3 steps.
01
Add a focused scene
Paste up to 2,800 characters. Keep speaker names, paragraph breaks, and punctuation.
02
Add optional guidance
Start from text alone, add up to 3 character voices, or use 1 image for mood.
03
Generate and listen
Review the credit total, generate, then listen here or in My Creations.
Create a complete audio scene
Bring dialogue, narration, music, and ambience together, with optional voice or image guidance.
Full-scene performance
Bring dialogue, narration, pacing, music, and ambience into 1 audio result.
Preset and personal voices
Preview preset voices across multiple languages, or use voices from My Voices. Guide up to 3 roles with clear character names.
Visual mood reference
Use 1 image instead of voice references to guide the scene's atmosphere.
Text-first workflow
Generate directly from the scene when you do not need voice or image guidance.
- Scene
- Up to 2,800 characters
- Voice guidance
- Up to 3 roles
- Image guidance
- 1 image
- Typical wait
- Usually under 5 minutes
Scene guide
Get a better performance
Each performance can vary. A focused scene with clear speakers, delivery, and sound cues gives FanficLab stronger direction for the next take.
Before you generate
- Focus on 1 clear conversation, confrontation, confession, or turning point.
- Use clear, consistent names for every character who speaks.
- Write each spoken line exactly as it should be heard.
- Add only the delivery and sound cues that matter to the moment.
Improve your next take
If the first performance misses the moment, start with the closest issue below and adjust the scene before trying again.
Characters are hard to tell apart
Inconsistent names or similar voice descriptions can make different roles harder to follow.
Try this
- Use the same name every time a character speaks.
- Give each speaker a distinct, audible voice description.
- In Voice mode, assign a different voice reference to each clearly named role.
Example
Mara (low, steady voice): “Stay behind me.” Jules (breathless, higher voice): “Not a chance.”
The emotion or delivery feels wrong
A broad mood label may not show how a specific line should be performed.
Try this
- Put the direction immediately before the line it affects.
- Describe something audible, such as a whisper, pause, laugh, sigh, or change in speed.
- Use either a prose action beat or a short direction in parentheses.
Example
Alex looks away, trying to sound casual. “You came back.” Alex (trying to sound casual, speaking too quickly): “You came back.”
The pacing feels rushed or flat
A long scene with too many beats can compress pauses and flatten changes in pace.
Try this
- Focus on 1 conversation, confrontation, confession, or turning point.
- Separate speakers and major beats with clear paragraph breaks.
- Mark only the pauses, interruptions, and changes in tempo that matter.
Example
After a long silence, Alex speaks slowly: “I thought you knew.”
Music or sound misses the moment
Sound directions are easier to follow when their timing and role in the scene are clear.
Try this
- Place each sound cue where it should begin.
- Say when music or ambience should fade, swell, or stop.
- State when sound should stay beneath the character voices.
Example
Rain continues under the dialogue. A low piano theme enters after the door closes, then fades beneath Mara’s reply.
The scene feels crowded or unfocused
Too many characters, actions, and sound changes can compete within 1 scene.
Try this
- Keep the scene centered on 1 emotional beat.
- Remove background details that cannot be heard or do not affect the performance.
- Split a crowded sequence into separate takes.
Example
Rain hammered the awning above the doorway. Mara blocked the entrance. “You said you weren’t coming back.” “I lied,” Jules said.
Showcase
Hear a finished scene
Listen to a featured audio drama, then explore more scenes in the Showcase.
- James pushed the door open, and for a few seconds light and noise invaded the staircase, before muting again as he closed the door behind him. Sirius and Remus were alone. “Happy birthday, Moony.” Sirius said, coming down a few steps to st…
Frequently asked questions
Everything you need to know about creating audio drama with FanficLab, from preparing a scene and choosing guidance to generating, listening, and managing your results.
How long can my text be?
Each generation accepts up to 2,800 characters, including spaces and punctuation. A focused fic scene with a clear emotional beat usually works better than trying to fit an entire chapter.
How are credits calculated?
The base price is 100 credits for up to 500 characters, 110 for 501–1,000, 120 for 1,001–1,500, 130 for 1,501–2,000, or 140 for 2,001–2,800. An Image reference adds 10 credits, and each Voice reference adds 10. The Generate button shows the final total before you start.
What is the difference between the reference modes?
Without a reference, the audio is created from the fic text alone. Voice guides up to 3 character roles. Image uses 1 visual reference for atmosphere. Voice and Image cannot be combined.
Can I choose character voices?
Yes. In Voice mode, preview and choose from preset voices, or use uploaded, recorded, and saved voices from My Voices. You can assign separate voices to up to 3 clearly named character roles.
How do I include music and sound effects?
Describe the music, ambience, and important sound effects directly in the scene text, alongside the character dialogue and performance direction. Keep each cue clear and place it where it should be heard.
How long does generation take?
Most scenes finish in under 5 minutes. Longer inputs or busy queues may take more time. Keep the task open or check My Creations later.
What happens if generation fails?
Credits charged for a failed generation are returned automatically. Avoid submitting the same scene again while the original task is still processing, because a duplicate submission is a separate task with its own credit charge.
Where can I find my completed audio drama?
The newest result appears in the workspace preview. When you are signed in, completed and recent tasks are also available in My Creations under the same account used to generate them.