Acx was founded on the idea that every book, and every voice, deserves to be heard, and here we celebrate the people who make that happen. Self publishing audiobooks through audiobook creation. Well, about four months ago, after a lot of thought and getting feedback from some of my friends, family members and readers, i decided to get one of my own novels turned into an audio. The changes, not surprisingly, were met with complaints from some acx users. Ever wonder why some of your favorite books arent in audio.
T his article explains how to produce and market a professional quality audiobook using amazon acx. Acx stands for audiobook creation exchange amazons marketplace for writers and voiceover talent to meet for the creation of audiobooks. Apparently, the hunger for audiobooks is insatiable. Youll also be able to take advantage of the exciting new kindle features whispersync for voice and immersion reading to reach more readers in more ways. Acx university was established in 20 to bring free audiobook production education to a community of new producers. Weve already mentioned acx a marketplace for anyone involved in the ebook creation process, such as authors, publishers, narrators, rights holders, etc. These are then distributed through amazon, itunes and audible.
When acx audiobook creation exchange announced on february 27 they were reducing royalties by 20%, doing away with escalating revenue sharing based on sales, while increasing the. Voiceoverxtra publish your own public domain audiobooks. As the audio boom continues to spread, acx may be the next logical place for you to find additional sales for your book. If you have unabridged audiobooks and youd like them to be sold in our channels, you can upload them here. Amazon, the amazon logo, acx, the acx logo and audiobook creation exchange are. Acx matches unrecorded books with narrators to produce more audiobooks. Audie award, audio drama, 20 awardwinning author, narrator, and screenwriter neil gaiman personally selected this book, and, using the tools of the audiobook creation exchange acx, cast the narrator and produced this work for his audiobook. Since then, weve grown from classrooms at audible to an annual series of weekly webcasts so producers and authors everywhere can share in the knowledge of successful audiobook. Step 1 create an audiobook creation exchange account. The audiobook creation exchange, acx, is an amazon company that allows authors to publish their books in audio format. Here are six things you might not know about publishing on acx. Acx is something new and innovative in audio book production.
Many companies including my company gutenberg reloaded also specialize in audiobook. Author melissa bowersock posted on april 30, 2019 categories staff articles tags acx, audio book, audiobook creation exchange 10 comments on audio books. Making an audio book using audiobook creation exchange acx is a great way to stand out in a competitive market. The audiobook creation exchange is audibles publishing platform, connecting your favorite stories to the actors who bring them to life. When audible founder don katz launched the audiobook creation exchange acx platform in may 2011, he said one of the main goals was to help increase the number of audiobooks. You get the complete fourconcept method, stepbystep guides to publishing your print, ebook, and audiobook. How much does it cost to turn your book into an audiobook. Offering ebooks, audio books, and physical books boosts your. John arthur long great facebook page for keeping informed about the latest news in audio books and happenings in the audiobook community.
Are you wondering how you should be self publishing audiobooks through audiobook creation exchange nonexclusive distribution. A comparison of audio book distributors acx, authors. The vast majority of audiobooks are published on the audiobook creation exchange acx more on this laterand thats one place to find narrators. One of the easiest ways to create another way for kids and parents to enjoy your book is through the creation of an audiobook, and one of the biggest websites for audiobook creation is the audiobook creation exchange, otherwise known as acx. Like other publishing services youll find at amazon createspace for printondemand books, cds and dvds. Then, youll want to learn more about audiobook creation exchange also. Since then, weve grown from classrooms at audible to an annual series of weekly webcasts so producers and authors everywhere can share in the knowledge of successful audiobook production and distribution. Finding a narrator on acx selfpublished authors helping. Working with a narrator tips for turning your book into an audiobook with acx. Join me in a journey from start to finish in this class showing how to begin with a book idea and take it through to becoming an audio. And, would you like to know where else you can publish your acx.
Your audiobook will be sold through these online retailers. Many of you may remember the article i wrote on using audiobook creation exchange, or acx, which helps authors who want to put their books into audio form meet narrators and then get them onto amazon. I am passionate about audio and always have podcasts playing on my smart phone when travelling, so i was really interested to read how to publish and market audiobooks. Voiceoverxtra acx cuts audiobook narrator royalties. Acx and vo atlanta present the audiobook academy february 4, 2020 the s. The amazon success toolkit includes a 97page pdf guide that is comprehensive, but written in plain english.
Enter amazons audiobook creative exchange acx, which connects audiobook narrators with books to narrate. Acx master class an audible approved producers insider. Will you learn with me how to narrate audio books with adobe audition and publish audio books on audible, an amazon company, using the audiobook creation exchange or acx. The real answer is that it depends on whether you record your audiobook yourself or hire a narrator or audiobook producer to complete the production for you. Youll also be able to take advantage of the exciting new. Its a creation exchange, a sort of go between for rights holders that would be authors and audio.
Would you like to reach the largest buying audience in audiobooks. Acx stands for audiobook creation exchange amazons marketplace for writers and voiceover talent to meet for. I offer this article as a road map for becoming an audiobook publisher on acx audiobook creation exchange with a public domain book. The issue though, once youve done it, is how to distribute it to the places where people go to get audiobooks. An alternative to acx for audiobook production and. Jeffrey kafer on 8 reasons why youre not landing acx audiobook gigs audiobook creation exchange blog acx october 14th, 2011 at 12.
Audibles diy audiobook platform turns three booklife. An audible approved producers insider secrets for voice actors wanting to record acx audio books via audiobook creation exchange. Audiobook creation exchange acx makes it easy to produce and distribute your digital audiobook. Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts. Rights holders for a particular book can post a job for creating an audiobook on acx. Anyway, acx is a division of which is owned by surprise. Audiobook creation exchange acx is a marketplace for professional narrators, authors, agents, publishers and rights holders to connect and create audiobooks. November 11, 2019 acx author amy daws has published several dualnarration audiobooks featuring seasoned acx narrators erin mallon and. Guide to goal setting for 2020 january 24, 2020 the best of the blog 2019. Audio book publishing on audible with acx and adobe.
How to publish and market audiobooks by shelley hitz. First off, most people use the audiobook creation exchange acx, as they will post your book to both audible and itunes, and it will be available on amazon as well. Audiobook creation exchange acx is a website that connects authors, agents, and publishers with professional narrators to created audiobooks. The internal representative for acx will listen to the audiobook to ensure that it meets audibles standards. All of this below assumes that youre doing everything yourself except the audio. An alternative to acx for audiobook production and distribution jane friedman audiobooks are experiencing some of the best growth in the book publishing industry. Don katz launched the audiobook creation exchange acx platform in. Your audiobooks will be available for purchase through all of audibles channels. The first marketplace where professionals connect to create audiobooks. Heather and shelley share practical tips including how to use amazons audiobook publishing programme audiobook creation exchange program or acx. Audible hall of fame narrator shares the secrets of her success on acx and beyond. As more and more authors get into the diy spirit, acx offers another.
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