Getting started with Speasy: Your complete guide to transforming articles into podcasts
Welcome to Speasy! If you're reading this, you're probably looking for a better way to consume your reading list. You're in the right place. Speasy transforms your saved articles into a personal podcast feed, letting you listen to your reading list instead of staring at an ever-growing backlog.
Why Speasy exists
In today's digital world, we're constantly saving articles to "read later"—but later never comes. Your reading list grows, your inbox fills with newsletters, and before you know it, you have hundreds of unread items piling up. The guilt builds, and the pressure to catch up becomes overwhelming.
Speasy solves this problem by converting your articles into high-quality audio content. Now you can:
- Listen while multitasking: Catch up on articles during your commute, workout, or while doing household chores
- Reduce screen time: Give your eyes a break after a long day
- Stay informed: Never miss important content from your favorite sources
- Enjoy learning: Turn information consumption into a pleasant, stress-free experience
Your first steps with Speasy
1. Sign up and connect your accounts
Getting started is simple. After creating your Speasy account, you can connect:
- Browser bookmarks: Import your saved articles from Safari, Chrome, and other browsers
- Reading list apps: Sync with Instapaper, Pocket, or other read-later services
- Newsletters: Forward newsletters to your Speasy email address for automatic conversion
2. Configure your preferences
Customize your listening experience:
- Voice selection: Choose from multiple natural-sounding voices
- Playback speed: Adjust the speed to match your listening preference
- Content organization: Set up categories and tags to keep your content organized
- Delivery schedule: Schedule when new content is converted and delivered to your feed
3. Access your personal podcast feed
Once you've added content and configured your settings, Speasy generates your personal RSS feed. Add it to your favorite podcast app:
- Apple Podcasts
- Spotify
- Overcast
- Pocket Casts
- Any other podcast app that supports RSS feeds
4. Start listening
Your articles are automatically converted to audio and added to your feed. Simply open your podcast app and start listening. New articles you save will appear in your feed within minutes.
Making the most of Speasy
Best practices
- Start small: Begin with 5-10 articles to get a feel for the experience
- Experiment with voices: Try different voices to find one that works best for you
- Use categories: Organize your content by topic or priority
- Adjust speed: Start at normal speed and gradually increase as you get comfortable
Tips for success
- Be selective: Not every article benefits from audio conversion. Save longer, more substantial articles for Speasy
- Create playlists: Group related articles together for focused listening sessions
- Download for offline: Ensure important articles are downloaded for offline listening
- Review regularly: Check your feed regularly and remove articles you've already processed
Advanced features
As you become more comfortable with Speasy, explore these advanced features:
- Smart prioritization: Let Speasy learn your preferences and prioritize content accordingly
- Integration with productivity tools: Connect with Notion, Obsidian, or other note-taking apps
- Custom RSS feeds: Create multiple feeds for different topics or purposes
- Batch processing: Convert multiple articles at once for faster setup
Common questions
Q: How long does conversion take?
A: Most articles are converted within 5-10 minutes after you save them.
Q: Can I convert technical articles?
A: Yes, though very technical content with lots of code or diagrams might be better read visually.
Q: What if I don't like a converted article?
A: You can always delete it from your feed or mark it as read. Your original article remains unchanged.
Q: Is there a limit to how many articles I can convert?
A: Free accounts have generous limits. Premium accounts offer unlimited conversions.
Start your journey today
Ready to transform your reading experience? Sign up for Speasy and start turning your reading list into a personal podcast feed. Your first five conversions are on us—no credit card required.
Once you're set up, check out our guides on transforming articles to podcasts and managing email overwhelm to maximize your productivity.
Related: Learn more about managing newsletter overload and overcoming reading overload to complete your content consumption strategy.