How to Publish Your Audiobook Through ACX
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Audiobooks have been the fastest-growing segment in publishing for a decade, and for many readers, an audiobook signals a real, human-written book. In fact, audiobook sales have recently outpaced ebook sales!Now is the time to get your book on audio. But where do you even begin?In this week’s episode, audiobook consultant Bryan Canter gives us an overview of the entire process of how ACX (Audiobook Creative Exchange) works and how to publish your book on audio without blowing your budget.You’ll learn: -Who should (or shouldn’t) narrate your book -How much it’s likely to cost (it might be less than you think!) -How to get started (and who can help you!)If you know you need an audiobook, listen in or read the blog version to learn the ACX basics, pick the right narrator, and avoid costly mistakes. Your future listeners are waiting. Times00:00 Introduction02:29 Should you narrate your own audiobook?07:13 How can you find the right narrator for your audiobook?10:42 Step 1: Read Your Book Aloud (or have it read to you)15:10 Step 2: Prepare Your Audition Script24:07 Step 3: Choose a Price Bin on ACX33:04 Step 4: Choose Your Narrator35:52 Step 5: Sign the Contract and Get Actual Rate39:13 Step 6: Prepare Narration Script and Notes 47:00 Step 7: Upload Narration Script54:48 Step 8: Listen to the Recording and Prepare Additional Files60:57 Step 9: Download Your Audiobook FilesBLOG VERSION: https://www.authormedia.com/how-to-publish-your-audiobook-through-acx/PATRON TOOLBOX: https://www.authormedia.com/patron-toolbox/PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/c/novelmarketing Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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