If an author chooses exclusivity with ACX, then their audiobook will be distributed to Audible, Amazon and iTunes only. ACX has two types of distribution contracts: exclusive and non-exclusive. Well, as ACX is the dominate marketplace for audiobook creation, most authors will find that they interact with ACX at some point. There’s some more nuance to this, which we’re going to get into. Through ACX, authors can have their audiobooks distributed to Audible, Amazon and iTunes. Audible’s audiobook publishing platform, which produces and sells books, is known as Audiobook Creation Exchange, or ACX. in this episode, we’ll explore a little bit more about what that actually means and weigh the pros and cons so that you as an author can make an informed decision.įirst, let’s take a look at Amazon’s audiobook platform: Audible. I’m your host, Isabelle Mongeau from Q’d Up Audio and today I want to talk about audiobook exclusivity with Audible. Hi and Welcome to Cover 2 Cover, a biweekly podcast that teaches you how to write, produce and market your audiobook. You’re still working on your audiobook and haven’t reached that stage yet. I’m really torn and not sure what to do.” “Well, whether I want to go exclusive or not. I’m just figuring out some logistics before it’s published.” “Yeah?” You smile and dig out the wine opener. You open a jar of pasta sauce to heat up – it’s Friday and all you two wanted to do was drink wine and have some pasta.Ĭlaire sets the bottle down on the counter. She tells you about her week as you enter the kitchen, water bubbling on the stove. You swing open the door to see Claire standing on your step, a bottle of wine in hand. Q’d Up – Audiobook Distribution Listen to Cover 2 Cover:
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