does anyone know how heavy simple audio files might be?  obviously, it's dependent upon how much is contained within the file, so i'm just asking in general...

and why am i'm asking?

well, i've been thinking about engagement for the writers on this site and their audience/potential audience.  i know some folks don't want to necessarily read gobs of text on a page for maybe a variety of reasons such as the time it might take them, or eye strain, or something my lack-of-sleep-addled brain can't think of atm.  

but what if the writer had the option to "read" their story alongside the posting of their text?  like an "Audible" kind of idea, best of both worlds, giving folks the option to read, or listen, or do both in tandem... 

would writers be interested in reading their own tales aloud, record and upload them?  or does that option already exist?  i see in the 'upload you art' area an option for video, so is that the same thing?  if not uber apparent already, i'm woefully ignorant regarding video and audio file creation, and how big a file size that could end up being generated by such a thing...

i would think it fun and interesting to be able to actually hear a story the way the author might hear it in their head, all the nuances and such... plus, i love being read to, so maybe it's just me...

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