Mar 17, 2020 samantha schusters life is finally coming together. As an independent audiobook producer, i produce and narrate audiobooks. Images must be no smaller than 2400 x 2400 pixels in size. In my wild run of recording 12 books this spring, 3 of them were completed using amazonaudibles audiobook creation exchange and ive just agreed to produce a 4th. We have been provided by acx free codes for the us, uk and international listeners to get a copy of the audiobook for free. Earl halls journey with family first life 8,192 views. Seven days after that, the book was available for sale on audible, amazon and itunes. Click here for us, here for uk, here for france, and here for germany. Selfpublished authors can now upload their audiobooks direct to kobo via kobo writing life. The last book i produced through acx took 15 days from when the author approved the production to when i was notified that the audio passed validation and was. For the past month, ive had both my novels in production as a test pilot, and now i can tell you what ive learned so far about offering a title, choosing a narrator and working with them. No matter how good your books are, there are a lot of fish, both big and small, to compete with. There are many tools available to perform this task, though some are easier to use and produce more reliable results than others.
How i started my audiobook publishing company karen commins. Jeffery, you have written a mustread, not only for aspiring audio book narrators, but for every voiceover colleague whos wondering why gigs seem so hard to get. Keary taylor talks about the making of the audio book of both what i didnt say and the bane. Once you post your book on acx, you can choose 23 pages of your manuscript. You can read the faq at the acx site here, and heres a full post on the process with acx from uk based author, roz morris. Apr 26, 2014 if you live in the us, you can go through acx, the diy arm of audible, but acx wasnt open to uk authors until now. Since i recently released my first audio book, i thought id provide a summary of my experience publishing an audiobook via amazons acx audible to help anyone headed down the same path. The indie guide to audiobooks on acx by sabrina chase posted on march 25, 20 march 25, 20 by accordingtohoyt interestingly i was just telling dan this morning that its not a good use of my time to learn to do audio narration and record my novels but i will do my short stories. Our acx master class graduates have produced more than. My path into audiobook narration and production has been unusual.
But as a reader, i much prefer to listen to nonfiction audio in the voice of the author themselves, so i decided to record one of my own books, business for. Audiobooks helen lloyd audio compelling warm creative. How to make an audio book using acx step bystep the amazon kindle ebook market is getting more crowded by the day and its increasingly difficult to stand out. Audiobooks are a fantastic growth market for authors, narrators and producers alike, and ive been working with fabulous narrators for my fiction since acx opened up in the uk in 2014. My experience using acx to make an audible audiobook. Getting your audio right lies, myths and best practices. This is also my first book by clare lydon and i am looking forward to readinglistening to more by her. Technical requirements images must contain both the name of the title and authors. Russell phillips recently published an audio book, having used acx which started accepting uk authors in april to find a narrator. Acx says, its your book, so your voice tells it best. How to narrate audiobooks on amazons acx 20 june 2018 by particularkev the link below is to an article that looks at how to narrate audiobooks on amazons audiobook creation service acx. Guide to goal setting for 2020 january 24, 2020 the best of the blog 2019.
Samantha schusters life is finally coming together. In fact the last expansion of acx was for the uk and ireland back in. You know your characters, your story or subject, and your words better than anyone else. 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. Acx was founded on the idea that every book, and every voice, deserves to be heard. Oct 09, 2011 7 reasons why your book is not getting auditions on acx jeffrey kafer voice blog june 2nd, 2012 at 4. A big part of the acx process is the audition stage. An alternative to acx for audiobook production and distribution posted on june 7, 2016 february 26, 2020 by jane friedman 6 comments audiobooks are experiencing some of the best growth in the book publishing industry. The audiobook creation exchange is audibles publishing platform, connecting your favorite stories to the actors who bring them to life. We find out how the love between lenny and natasha started. To get around this obstacle, allows audio rights holders to set up. 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. In a lifetime is a multiformat, careerspanning anthology containing tracks from clannads 50year recording career.
Audiobook lovers is a meeting ground where listeners of audiobooks meet the narrators and authors. Jan 24, 2014 during the christmas and new years holidays, i started seeing this wonderful ad from dell, titled beginnings. The link below is to an article that looks at how to narrate audiobooks on amazons audiobook creation service acx. An alternative to acx for audiobook production and. But it wouldnt look as smooth for the marketing copy to say a crowdsourced program that puts authors in touch with audiobook readers, and vice versa, and provides a lowcost way of doing so. Acxs 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. She gets to work with the man she loves at the amish newspaper the buggy news. Online shopping for 100 books to read in a lifetime from a great selection at books store. Uk print book sales fall while audiobooks surge 43%. At the time of writing, is only available to authors in the us, uk. No other formatincluding ebookscan deliver a quality product without the purchase of design services andor technology. Our readers have great taste in audio books on tape cd. 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.
Perhaps it caught my attention because i have my own story about the quiet beginnings for a new business. Acx for narrators acx and i have spent some quality time together lately. If you live in the us, you can go through acx, the diy arm of audible, but acx wasnt open to uk authors until now. The indie guide to audiobooks on acx by sabrina chase. Registration for the 2020 acx master class has closed. 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%. Amazon web services scalable cloud computing services. Acx audiobook publishing secrets are you taking advantage of. Mine arrived by email the day after the audio book went live. Selfpublished authors can now upload their audiobooks direct to. The basics for those not aware, acx is amazons audiobook production arm.
Home services handpicked professionals happiness guarantee. If so, did you know that acx audiobook publishing has about 7. 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. How to record and create your own audio book for acx. How to turn your books into audiobooks via the acx service. Nov 24, 2016 since i recently released my first audio book, i thought id provide a summary of my experience publishing an audiobook via amazons acx audible to help anyone headed down the same path. Earlier this year, acx announced that it was going to accept titles from uk authors as well as those in the us. How to record and create your own audio book for acx audible. Mar 31, 2015 audiobooks are a fantastic growth market for authors, narrators and producers alike, and ive been working with fabulous narrators for my fiction since acx opened up in the uk in 2014. Acx is something new and innovative in audio book production.
I read for many major publishers in the uk, australia and the us, sometimes recording. Acx audiobook narrators training for recording at home. The price is more than reasonable when you consider that the training could result in a lifetime of income for doing voice work. Even if you are a selfpublished author, you can get an audio book of your book made. Keary taylor talks about the making of the audio book of both what i.
Drawing on insights from biology, anthropology, paleontology, and economics, he explores how the currents of history have shaped our human societies, the animals and. Today, ill talk about 3 financial aspects of audiobook production so authors. Listen to your favourite audiobooks wherever you are with the free audible app whether youre in the car, on a run or even doing the ironing. The resolution of these images can be no smaller than 72 dpi. Depending on whether you are using windows or mac, where the menu choices or buttons are will be a little different but basically you need to. An alternative to acx for audiobook production and distribution. Campaign bidding and budgets amazon kindle direct publishing. But when her boyfriends ex gets a job at the newspaper too, samanthas courtship gets tested. May 01, 2014 selfpublished authors dont generally have lots of cash, so this has meant most indie books havent been available in audio. Acx, or the audiobook creation exchange, is a company dedicated to the production of audiobooks. Mar 25, 20 the indie guide to audiobooks on acx by sabrina chase posted on march 25, 20 march 25, 20 by accordingtohoyt interestingly i was just telling dan this morning that its not a good use of my time to learn to do audio narration and record my novels but i will do my short stories. Audio book and tagged acx, amazon, article, audiobooks, creation, narrate, service. How to narrate audiobooks on amazons acx at the bookshelf.
Suggested bid and bid range update daily, based on the increase or decrease in competing bids and ads in each auction. Sep 21, 2019 we have been provided by acx free codes for the us, uk and international listeners to get a copy of the audiobook for free. Jun 25, 20 even if you are a selfpublished author, you can get an audio book of your book made. If youd like us to let you know when we offer this class again, please add yourself to the alert list. How to record your own audiobooks for acx the creative penn. Seven publishers had sued the audiobook giant last july, claiming that its audiototext service captions was unauthorised. This is another amazing addition to the world the author has created. The buggy news 2 amish romance amish love of a lifetime. Lifetime products 16in accessory peg strips with 10 tool hooks. For the past month, ive had both my novels in production as a test pilot, and now i can tell you what ive learned so far about offering a. Find the meatiest, most acting part of your book and choose those as your audition script, and then producers, narrators and actors will come find your book based on how you describe.
Use the suggested bid and bid range together to decide on a bid for your campaign. Creating audio books with acx nonfiction authors association. Anyway, acx is a division of which is owned by surprise. Tips on how to selfpublish an audiobook using acx and findaway voices. Acx and vo atlanta present the audiobook academy february 4, 2020 the s. This means that it is easy to use no matter what youre looking for on the exchange. Cover of roz morriss first novel, my memories of a future life. Selfpublished authors dont generally have lots of cash, so this has meant most indie books havent been available in audio. Still life with memories, book 3 written by uvi poznansky and narrated by don warrick. As an author, you are entitled to 25 free codes that can be used to give away copies of your audio book. Twice in a lifetime wonderful narration by tj richards, this is the first time i have listened to an audiobook that was narrated by richards and i have to say she did a remarkable job.
Encoding files to 192kbps mp3 introduction the last step in preparing your audio files for upload to acx is encoding them as 192kbps mp3s, our required format. The first thing chris taught me was to download a free copy of audacity, and how to configure audacity for acx audio book recording. You can search the acx website for the perfect narratorproducer, or wait for acx narratorsproducers to audition for your audiobook project. During the christmas and new years holidays, i started seeing this wonderful ad from dell, titled beginnings. Have you been publishing audiobooks through audiobook creation exchange. Your audiobook will be published in a few simple steps. Its a creation exchange, a sort of go between for rights holders that would be authors and audio book producers narratorsproduction companies. Seven publishers had sued the audiobook giant last july, claiming that its audio totext service captions was unauthorised. I havent confirmed the specifics, but i assume this is the point where someone double checks that you followed instructions with regard to audio format and general audio quality.
Book depository books with free delivery worldwide. Yuval noah harari spans the whole of human history, from the very first humans to walk the earth to the radical and sometimes devastating breakthroughs of the cognitive, agricultural, and scientific revolutions. This audiobook is part of our series innovation changing your life. In every area of audio book recording, david generously shares tips and techniques that he has learned over a lifetime in the business, which really helps level the learning curve. That is, until acx opened up, first in the us and now for uk authors. Image requirements cover art submitted to acx must meet the following requirements.