About Spoken Ink

Spoken Ink is the only site on the internet devoted to audio recordings of published short stories, designed for downloading. We offer you world class actors reading the likes of Roald Dahl, Angela Carter, Julian Barnes, Margaret Atwood and a host of new and unknown talent.

We believe the internet is a magical place. Suddenly, at your fingertips, is a library the size of Poland and countless librarians who will introduce you to many marvellous authors, ideas and stories that you have only ever dreamed of.

We are worshippers of the short story. The short story is sleek and fast like a puma, as charming as your Great Aunt Mildred and, at times, sexier than Eva Green. The short story is destined to be the great literary art form of the 21st Century. 30 minutes in the company of the right story may change your week, even your habits.

So, if you are writer, a listener, a publisher or anyone, then plug in your earphones, put down your briefcase, take out the ironing board, climb into bed and listen to the great short story with us.

1. Browse
Find a story you know or follow our recommendations to find a new story. Read the blurbs and listen to the samples to find something you like.

2. Purchase
Make a one off purchase or become a subscriber and receive a collection of stories every month

3. Download
Our stories are in Mp3 format and are playable on EVERY music device, including mobile phones. When you have downloaded a story just click on the Mp3 file and it will play in your preferred player (usually Itunes or Windows Media Player)

4. Tell your friends