How it works
A step-by-step guide for every type of creator
Authors
You know words. We know audio. Here’s how we’ll support you in turning your project into something meant to be heard.
Step 1
Get started with your title
Claim your title Create a free account to search for and claim your title to produce on ACX. The ACX account holder must have the audio rights, and the title must be available as an eBook on Amazon in order to claim it on ACX. (Find out how to publish an eBook.)
Create a title profile Once you’ve claimed your title, create a title profile to receive auditions from narrators. You’ll upload an audition script with a detailed description of the project and performance notes for narrators to use for their submissions. You can also search for narrators and make them an offer, or you can do your own narration.
If you already have the audio you want to use, simply upload the completed audio files and submit to our Quality Assurance engineers for review (QA). Either way, we’ll walk you through each step of the process.
Step 2
Work with your narrator
Decide on payment terms Work with your narrator to decide on payment terms that work for you both. You can pay by the finished hour, arrange to split royalties, or opt for a hybrid.
Collaborate to make it real Armed with your character and performance notes and any other direction, your ACX narrator is responsible for narrating and producing a retail-ready title in full. There are built-in checkpoints along the way for you to give additional feedback and make adjustments.
When you’re happy with the finished product, submit it for QA. They’ll let you and your narrator know if any adjustments need to be made.
Step 3
Get your story out there
Put it in front of audiences Once your finished title passes QA, we’ll distribute it to Audible, Amazon, and iTunes—the world’s most popular listening destinations. Our full suite of marketing and promotional resources will help you continue to drive listener and revenue growth so your story gets heard, and you get paid monthly for any sales of your audiobook (either by check or direct deposit).
Track sales and promote your title Use your sales overview to track sales and see projected earnings. Access promo codes to give free copies of your title to reviewers and fans to help you get press and reviews.
The more you know
We’ve got tons of videos and articles to help you get started.
Video Resources
See what’s possible in audio with these imaginative creators that take their productions beyond the book using creative performance techniques, soundscaping, original scores, and more. Get inspired to start your own audio odyssey.
See videosJoin bestselling author and first-time audiobook publisher Kristina Rienzi in the casting room with Audible Studios Director Kat Lambrix to see how she selects a great voice for her next audiobook.
Watch VideoIn this marketing playlist, bestselling authors and industry experts show you how to use social media, fan promotions, and personal newsletters to understand your listener and build a comprehensive and effective marketing plan.
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Helpful articles
The 8-book series Chaos Seeds, written by Aleron Kong and narrated by Nick Podehl, is an audio odyssey that has fans hanging on every narrated word. Check out how they make their collaboration such a creative success.
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Ready to get started?
Sign up for ACX to get the support you need to create and sell your audio project.