British author roz morris describes how to turn selfpublished books into audiobooks via amazon audibles acx service a great way to reach new readers and to take advantage of the. Acx s requirement that an audiobook be made based on a previously published book closes the door on publishers who might otherwise choose audio as a path for launching a book. Acx is audibles owned by amazon fullservice audiobook production and distribution arm. Daniel sawyer via the creative penn in the literary world, its not all about paper and ebooks. Mar 16, 2017 by carefully choosing your software, adopting a streamlined work flow, communicating with rights holders and your team, and finishing your paperwork, you too will be on your way to becoming a successful acx audiobook producer.
Images must be no smaller than 2400 x 2400 pixels in size. This is a program currently run by acx to get narrators to submit auditions for the royalty split projects by far the most prevalent of offerings for audio book gigs. The vast majority of audiobooks are published on the audiobook creation exchange acx more on this laterand thats one place to find narrators. Image requirements cover art submitted to acx must meet the following requirements. Acx audio is a professional column loudspeakers, amplifiers manufacturer. Another thing i would like to mention would be that anyone who has an ebook or even a print book should definitely seek out acx and have it made into an audio book. Narrating is a creative way of expressing your thoughts to listeners, just like articulating them on paper is a way to express yourself to readers. Create topquality audiobooks, and maximize your sales potential by providing the best overall listening experience. Depending on whether you are using windows or mac, where the menu. Nov 16, 2017 how to make an audiobook on acx for amazon audible full tutorial in this video, i give a stepbystep tutorial on how to create an audiobook through amazons audiobook creation exchange acx.
Jun 07, 2016 an alternative to acx for audiobook production and distribution jane friedman audiobooks are experiencing some of the best growth in the book publishing industry. Forum rules if you require help using audacity, please post on the forum board relevant to your operating system. Acx provides access to thousands of talented audiobook producers, and both actors and studios, available for hire for a fee or for a nocost, royaltysharing partnership. Karen commins is a professional audiobook narrator who has given voice to over 50 audiobooks. This will show you the audio info so we make sure all all are saying is the truth. How to create an audiobook on acx for amazon audible full.
She then went on to write three more young adult books. I clicked the link to claim the book and wrote the message explaining that i had created a different kindle version. I clicked the link to claim the book and wrote the. With target audiences including diehard multitaskers, longdistance commuters, and the visually impaired, audiobooks are a fantastic branch of the literary industry to explore. Some red flags on book listings that should stop you from even auditioning for one. By carefully choosing your software, adopting a streamlined work flow, communicating with rights holders and your team, and finishing your paperwork, you too will be on your way to. Royalty share doesnt seem worth it for the work a producer does altogether but i if youre not. Our client needed voice audio for a web series of childrens books. Its a creation exchange, a sort of go between for rights holders that would be authors and audio book producers narratorsproduction companies. I feel as if this book if very eye opening but also heart warming to any reader. If youre a writer whos just starting to think about converting your work to audio, heres an. Headquartered in germany, acx is a manufacturer of advanced sound systems. The resolution of these images can be no smaller than 72 dpi.
An alternative to acx for audiobook production and distribution. Jan 24, 2014 i logged in to my acx publisher account and claimed my edition, which was still flagged on acx as being a known public domain book. No other formatincluding ebookscan deliver a quality product without the purchase of design services andor technology. Rules was cynthia lords first novel, and has won two awards. It does not matter where the book ebook was published because as long as it is listed on amazon then you can assert your audio book rights on acx. How to make an audiobook on acx for amazon audible full tutorial in this video, i give a stepbystep tutorial on how to create an. Oct 01, 2015 the best audiobook productions start with thorough preparation. Now that youve created your awesome, helpful pdf companion for your audiobook, its time to send it to acx. Mar 06, 20 how to record, produce, and distribute audiobooks with j.
No matter how good your books are, there are a lot of fish, both big and small, to compete with. Oct 09, 2011 jeffrey kafer on 8 reasons why youre not landing acx audiobook gigs audiobook creation exchange blog acx october 14th, 2011 at 12. The best audiobook productions start with thorough preparation. Here we design audio book cover from your kindle cover with no or minimum stretching for.
Confirm you have the audio rights for your book by checking your print book contract. Answer a few questions about the issue you are having and well get someone to help. The first thing chris taught me was to download a free copy of audacity, and how to configure audacity for acx audio book recording. When choosing genres audio book production turning books. According to forbes and other market researchers, audiobook sales are currently experiencing a major boom. Acx is the online interface between audio book narrators and book rightsholders. The audible website hosts more than 200,000 audiobooks, and more readers listen to audiobooks than ever before. Anyway, acx is a division of which is owned by surprise. An alternative to acx for audiobook production and. In addition to earning a ba in broadcast journalism and ms in computer information systems, karen has completed extensive specialized training in voiceover and audiobook narration technique, as well as digital audio production. Fiverr freelancer will provide audiobook production services and edit audiobooks acx approoved including unedited audio length minutes within 1 day. If i had bought the audio rights to a contemporary book, i believe i would start with this step.
Contact customer service audiobook creation exchange. Major print publishers have their own audio production channels and havent posted books on acx for auditions. I have no idea why, and they wont tell me, but its useless to continue production for now until they let go of their suspicions. How to make an audio book using acx stepbystep the amazon kindle ebook market is getting more crowded by the day and its increasingly difficult to stand out. This is the option i recommend, since the three vendors mentioned probably sell 7580% of all audiobooks in the us anyway. Jan 24, 2020 producing an audiobook with audibles acx. From the ins and outs of acx, to how to actually make money recording audiobooks, to choosing the right equipment and software, to mic technique, to easily editing your audio, the acx master class taught me everything i needed to know to be a successful audiobook narrator. Audible launches the audiobook creation exchange acx. As they clicked to indicate a page turn, the narrator would read the following page. In this article, ill explain how to selfpublish an. Please pause the production of the book, since acx said they are putting all my produced books on hold, since theyre investigating my account for compliance with their terms. Narrate your book yourself its easier than you might think. How to get started as an audible narrator through acx.
Ill correct your audio files to help you with your audibles audiobook. Convert kindle to audiobook cover for acx in 24hrs by. So, if you want to stay sure your book will be on sale faster, contact me and ill check and editing your audios for you. Jeffrey kafer on 8 reasons why youre not landing acx audiobook gigs audiobook creation exchange blog acx october 14th, 2011 at 12. What i wish i knew about audiobooks before choosing acx. May 31, 2018 and getting ready to submit it to acx. How to record and create your own audio book for acx. The vast majority of audiobooks are published on the. As i recorded the whole book in one audacity file, i planned to make a new file for each individual. I think the reason is simple acx isnt as popular as people think it is. Visit acx university to learn how to produce, publish, and market greatsounding audiobooks. From the ins and outs of acx, to how to actually make money recording audiobooks, to choosing the right equipment and software, to mic technique, to easily editing your audio, the acx master class taught. Apr 26, 2014 british author roz morris describes how to turn selfpublished books into audiobooks via amazon audibles acx service a great way to reach new readers and to take advantage of the growing global market for audiobooks. Can you pull up an acx audio book on a program like vlc media player.
Audiobook production with acx can i choose the narrator. If you distribute exclusively through acx, which means your audiobook will be sold on audible, amazon, and itunes, you can pay for the production yourself and get a 40% royalty. How to create an audiobook pdf companion document for acx. You find a narrator that is willing to record your audiobook for a reduced upfront cost in return for a share of future royalties. We will then provide the specifications, and can support you if youre not able to meet these specifications, at our hourly rate. If you already have an unabridged audio version of your book, upload it here to get it into top retail channels. The audiobook creation exchange is audibles publishing platform, connecting your favorite stories to the actors who bring them to life. I make more money every month out of the wide market than inside acx. Sep 18, 2014 how to get started as an audible narrator through acx. Producer may hire third parties to assist in the production and recording of.
How to record, produce and distribute audiobooks with j. How to record, produce, and distribute audiobooks with j. Acx is something new and innovative in audio book production. Narrating is a creative way of expressing your thoughts to. There is no cost to join acx, but youll have to do the. Acx audio professional column loudspeakers, amplifiers. An alternative to acx for audiobook production and distribution jane friedman audiobooks are experiencing some of the best growth in the book publishing industry. Technical requirements images must contain both the name of the title and authors. Acx audio submission requirements create topquality audiobooks, and maximize your sales potential by providing the best overall listening experience. New to the acx community and narration life, would love some pointers on where to start with book titles.
Imagine your book enjoyed by listeners all over the world, distributed by audible, the worlds leading retailer of digital audio books, through outlets such as, amazon, and itunes. Nov 29, 2019 forum rules if you require help using audacity, please post on the forum board relevant to your operating system. Enter into a revenue share agreement with a narrator. The vast majority of audiobooks are published on the audiobook creation exchange acxmore on this laterand thats one place to find narrators. Narration in accordance with the acx rules for narrators set forth in the acx rules for audiobook production, the current version of which is attached to this agreement as exhibit a. If you possess the necessary talent to do your own professional voice recording, but you would like us to handle the audio book creation and distribution, please pay the audible setup fee. The idea of the project was to allow children to follow along as they are read a book online. I logged in to my acx publisher account and claimed my edition, which was still flagged on acx as being a known public domain book. Pay a flat per hour rate to have your book produced. In this article, ill explain how to selfpublish an audiobook.
Edge studio voice over production for audiobook voice over. May 12, 2011 acxs audiobook production platform allows authors and publishers access to the thousands of talented actors and studio professionals who bring books to life in audio. 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. How i started my audiobook publishing company karen commins. Acx says, its your book, so your voice tells it best. Use acx to produce a digital audiobook edition of your book using our marketplace of professional audiobook producers and earn royalties of up to 40%. You know your characters, your story or subject, and your words better than anyone else. With acx you can distribute to amazon, audible and itunes. You need audiobook cover designed and delivered in an uploadready jpeg. Russell phillips recently published an audio book, having used acx which started accepting uk authors in april to find a narrator. Acxs audiobook production platform allows authors and publishers access to the thousands of talented actors and studio professionals who bring books to life in audio. You have 3 options for audiobook production and distribution with acx.
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