AI Visuals for Audiobooks LIVE Classes Begin November 8th! Then on demand anytime!
AI Visuals for Audiobooks — (8 Weeks)
Audiobooks don’t have to be static. In this course, you’ll learn how to transform your narration into a visual streaming experience you can use for YouTube, TikTok, or other platforms—That will keep your listener/viewer staying longer and more engaged with your content!
🎧 What You’ll Learn
Bring your audiobook (visually) to life.
In this course, you’ll discover how to merge storytelling, sound, and cinematic design into one immersive experience. You’ll learn to:
🌟 Re-create the beginning of your chapters as cinematic openings
Use AI tools to generate 30–60 second animated scenes that mirror the emotion and imagery of each chapter’s beginning—turning your words into mini-films.
🎨 Design living backgrounds inspired by your story
Craft looping, gently animated visuals—like cozy lo-fi atmospheres—where your characters’ world subtly moves, breathes, and enhances the listening experience.
⏳ Build dynamic AI progress indicators
Create elegant, animated timers or chapter trackers that visually show your audience where they are in the story, adding polish and professionalism to your audiobook visuals.
🔗 Add interactive immersion overlays
End each chapter with custom outro screens that can include calls-to-action, QR codes, or bonus content—inviting listeners deeper into your story world.
✨ By the end of this class, you’ll have a complete visual experience for your audiobook—ready to post, share, or stream—crafted entirely with today’s most powerful AI tools.
Hi, I'm Ben Richarson
I’ve been lucky enough to spend my career in film and TV, working as a director, producer, writer, and actor on over 60 projects.
Along the way, I’ve had the honor of winning an Emmy, collaborating with incredible brands like Netflix, Hulu, Apple, Amazon Prime, Lifetime, Hallmark, and Discovery, and seeing my work on everything from streaming services and national television to Cannes and other Oscar-qualifying film festivals.
I love creating stories that connect with people—but I’m just as passionate about sharing what I’ve learned. Over the years, I’ve developed film programs for Career Techs and served on boards for non-profits, helping grow the film industry.
But for the past couple of years, I’ve been hearing the same request over and over from friends and colleagues in the writing and independant world: “Can you teach us how to use AI in filmmaking?” So, I finally said yes—and that’s exactly what this Mastermind is all about.
I built the AI Visuals for Audiobooks course to help authors and narrators bring their books to life with visuals, ambient layers, and creative storytelling elements that hold your audience’s attention. Whether you want to enhance your YouTube channel, boost engagement, or simply give your audiobook a cinematic edge, this course shows you how to do it—no editing background required.
By the end, you’ll know how to design captivating visual layers that elevate your audio work and make it stand out in an increasingly visual world. I can’t wait to see what you create.
Additional Instructor: Ekello Harrid
Ekello Harrid is a 35-year veteran of acting/directing turned “fiction engineer” who teaches storytellers how to think like creative directors and ship work that sells. As an Instructor at Future Fiction Academy, he builds practical, end-to-end pipelines that move ideas from outline to script to storyboard—and into market—using the craft of cinema and the leverage of AI.
On YouTube, Ekello’s audiences watch him turn prose into screenplays live, block scenes for emotion, storyboard with image tools, and score temp tracks with modern music generators—all while modeling the high-agency mindset professionals use to finish on deadline. His classes—like Screenwriting from an Author’s POV, Directing AI, and Series Brain / Sequels Sell Books—are built for working creators who need results, not theory. Students leave with dialed-in scripts, clear shot plans, and a repeatable workflow that reduces costs, speeds production, and raises the quality bar.
Ekello is actively developing original sci-fi IP (including Jumpbox Origins and The Augustine Rift) and teaches the same systems he uses to create publishable novels, investor-ready decks, and cinematic pre-vis. If you want a coach who merges Hollywood fundamentals with state-of-the-art tools—and turns your project into a finished, sellable asset—study with Ekello.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: When are classes and what is the class structure?
A: Classes are live every Saturday at 10 AM EST and 4 PM EST, with recordings posted the following Tuesday so you can review or catch up anytime.
Q: Who are these courses for?
A: Authors, screenwriters, storytellers, and creatives who want to bring their stories to life with cinematic AI tools—whether you’re adapting a novel, creating a book trailer, or turning an audiobook into a visual experience. No film school required.
Q: Do I need technical or filmmaking experience?
A: Not at all. We guide you step-by-step through each stage—script formatting, character design, visual generation, audio layering, and editing—so even complete beginners can create professional-looking videos.
Q: What will I be able to make by the end?
A: You’ll learn how to design AI-driven looping visuals and cinematic layers that enhance your audiobook or narration. We’ll cover practical workflows for building visuals that keep listeners engaged and elevate your storytelling.
Q: What AI tools will we use?
A: We explore a range of free and affordable AI tools for screenwriitng, storyboarding, image generation, video creation, —comparing features so you can pick what works best for your style and budget.
Q: How are these courses different from other AI video tutorials?
A: These aren’t generic tech demos. They’re creative, story-first programs designed specifically for authors and storytellers, blending narrative structure with AI filmmaking techniques to make your work stand out.
Q: How much time will I need each week?
A: Most students spend 2–4 hours per week on lessons and assignments, but you can go at your own pace. Everything is recorded so you can revisit or catch up anytime.
Q: Will this help me monetize my work?
A: Yes. We cover ways to use your videos to attract new readers, boost book sales, enhance your online presence, and even create content you can sell directly.
Q: Can I get a refund if I'm unhappy with my purchase?
A: Teachable offers a 30-day refund policy. Ask for a refund for any reason within the 30 days and we will refund you, no questions asked.
Q: If I have additional questions, how do I get in contact with someone from the 11:11 Media Creator Academy?
A: We’re here to help! If you have any questions about the courses, schedule, or enrollment, simply email us at [email protected], and a member of our team will get back to you as soon as possible.
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I met Ben in 2024 at the Oklahoma Writers Federation Conference where he was teaching screenplay writing and I was teaching AI. We started talking and have collaborated off and on since then.
This August, we set aside 2 weeks and worked on prompting for screenplays, storyboarding, and more. I walked away able to make just about any kind of video I wanted, understanding how shots are about 3 seconds long, camera angles, and more.
I begged him to please make this course work available for authors because we need to become multimedia creative directors. I endorse this coursework and look forward to seeing you in class.
- Elizabeth Ann West, CEO of Future Fiction Academy and Future Fiction Press.