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What is an Audible exclusive?

What is an Audible exclusive?

Audible, the division of Amazon that produces and distributes downloadable audiobooks, offers Audible Exclusives, which are audiobooks that can only be accessed by Audible subscribers.

How long do Audible exclusives last?

We have an unmatched catalog from immersive long-form productions to exclusive Only from Audible content made in our studios and new Audible Originals. Credits will expire 12 months after they are issued. Note: Annual plan credits issued prior to April 1, 2019 expire after 24 months.

How do I get my audiobook on Audible?

You can get it from the app store on your device….See instructions below.

  1. Open the Audible app and sign in.
  2. Go to Library.
  3. Tap Titles then tap All.
  4. Tap on the cover art of the audiobook you would like to download.
  5. The title will start to download.

How much do authors make from Audible?

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Audible never pays authors the stated “royalty” rate. Instead, they base the “royalty” on “Net Sales,” a number so heavily manipulated by Audible, that these “Net Sales” adjustments amount to a 50\% deduction from the retail selling price.

Why do books disappear from Audible?

2. You go to listen and it is no longer available for a variety of reasons the most likely is the publisher has basically discontinued it. 3. You have to beg Audible to give you a book you already bought.

Is Audible free with Prime?

No. An Audible Plus or Audible Premium Plus membership is separate from a Prime membership. If you haven’t been on an Audible Premium Plus membership before, you can sign up for a 30 Day Free Trial and receive 1 free credit (2 credits for Prime members), along with access to the Plus Catalog.

How much is 1 Audible credit worth?

However, a credit costs approximately $14.95. That means you can save $9. Similarly, if you plan on listening to more than one audiobook, a monthly subscription to this audiobook service is more cost-effective. Audible also offers member-only deals whereby you can save up to 60\% on the cost of an audiobook.

How do I self publish an audiobook?

Do it Yourself: A 10-Step Guide to Self-Publishing an Audiobook

  1. Determine if the audiobook industry is right for you.
  2. Find your perfect narrator.
  3. Correct your audio.
  4. Pick which mistakes enhance your narrative.
  5. Choose which platform you want to use.
  6. Choose a payment model.
  7. Make time to review your audiobook.
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Can you upload audiobooks to Audible?

If you have unabridged audiobooks and you’d like them to be sold in our channels, you can upload them here. Your audiobooks will be available for purchase through all of Audible’s channels.

Do audiobook narrators get royalties?

A. Most Audiobook Narrators Opt for Full-Buyout Over Royalties. Most audiobooks are structured as a ‘full-buyout,’ which means that you wholly own the rights to the recording and as such, are not required to pay the narrator royalties derived from future sales.

How much do first time authors make?

As we can see from many authors and agents the average first time author is projected to earn around $10,000 for their new book. After you pay your agent and invest in promotion, there isn’t much left over.

Are Audible books yours to keep?

The titles that you purchase from Audible with a credit or credit card are yours to keep forever and are available to be downloaded across multiple devices. Although you can remove your audiobook(s) from a specific device, they remain in your Library.

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What is audible and how does it work?

Audible is one of the biggest audiobook subscription services available. They create original content that can’t be found other places. Not only do they have book length Audible exclusive material, they also do six shorter monthly Audible Originals, and members get to choose two for free every month.

Where can I audition for audio books online?

However, I found earlier success auditioning for Audible, the top online seller of audio books. Their interface between voice actors and book rights-holders is called ACX.

How much can you make selling audiobooks on Audible?

Again, pretty unbelievable. So if your audiobook costs $10, you immediately start making $5 per unit sold. However, if you’ve broken into 20,000 units sold and your audiobook is one of the first ones purchased by a new member, you’ll make $34 off of your $10 book.

Do authors care about the audiobook edition of their book?

In my experience, most authors have very little understanding or interest in the audiobook edition of their book and I hope this helped give you some information and insight that you didn’t have before. Tim Grahl is the author of Your First 1000 Copies and the founder of BookLaunch.com.