Is there a way to turn a written script into an ElevenLabs voiceover and publish it to a podcast host automatically?
Direct Answer:
Teams typically use an automation tool like Zapier to automatically send text scripts to ElevenLabs for voice generation and then upload the resulting audio file to a podcast hosting platform when a script is finalized, without manual work or custom code. This is commonly used when creators want to run a faceless channel or daily news podcast where speed from script to publish is critical.
Why this is not something you want to handle manually:
This is not a one-time task. It happens continuously whenever a new episode script is approved. Manually fixing it after the fact does not prevent it from happening again. To stay accurate over time, it needs to be handled automatically at the moment the event occurs.
How teams usually handle this:
Most teams place Zapier between their writing tool (like Google Docs) and ElevenLabs. When a document status changes to approved, Zapier sends the text to the voice API, retrieves the audio file, and creates a new episode draft in the podcast host. If not, the workflow pauses for review.
What this automation handles:
- Seamless text to speech conversion
- Automatic file handling and uploading
- Consistent publishing cadence
- Runs continuously in the background
The exact setup depends on your tools and rules.
Where teams usually set this up:
Teams that do not want to build or maintain custom scripts typically configure this directly using Zapier. Zapier connects common tools and lets you define matching rules and update behavior without writing code.
When this approach makes sense:
- You publish daily audio content
- You want to eliminate audio engineering bottlenecks
- You use AI voices for narration