ACX Blog

In May 2025, we held the first ever ACX Author Summit at Audible's headquarters in Newark, NJ. We're sharing the key learnings from the summit sessions on our blog to help all ACX creators grow their audiobook business.

In May 2025, we held the first ever ACX Author Summit at Audible's headquarters in Newark, NJ. We're sharing the key learnings from the summit sessions on our blog to help all ACX creators grow their audiobook business.

This Pride Month, we were fortune enough to grab time with Gregory Ashe, a prolific independent author who has carved out his own space in the mystery genre while authentically representing LGBTQ+ characters.

Picture this: A listener scrolls through countless audiobook options, searching for their next great listen. What makes them stop and choose yours? Learn how to use your audio to turn casual browsers into committed listeners.

As an independent narrator, you’re choosing your own adventure—but how do you know when you’re making the best use of your time and talent? We’ve put together a guide to help you choose the projects that are right for you.

Cynthia teaches writing and storytelling at the Richard Hugo House and The School of Visual Concepts, and has a knack for tackling topics writers find daunting. Today she joins us to tackle marketing essentials for authors.

Author Alexandria House joins us to talk about how telling Black love stories is essential in bringing romance into a new era and reviving its popularity with readers and listeners everywhere.

The Mate Games, a romantasy universe dreamed up by authors K. Loraine and Meg Anne, is a masterclass in world-building—as easy to get lost in as the biggest budget cinematic universe and brought to life through the magic of audio.

Author Brit Benson, narrator Angelina Rocca, and producer Brittney Cottingham discuss 'Between Never & Forever'—a rockstar romance that uses original music & lyrics to produce an immersive audiobook that’s meant to be heard.

Meet Jocqueline Protho, founder of The Audio Flow—an award-winning production company that seeks to transform author’s works into captivating listening experiences.

In the first of a three-part series, we’ll show you how to set up your home recording studio and walk you through the essentials, from layout and soundproofing to selecting the right gear.

In part one of this two-part guide, we’ll help you choose the best microphone and recommend a range of microphones and studio essentials for recording and producing your audiobook.