This week on The Self-Publishing Show, James Blatch and Cissy Mecca discuss the major changes coming to Audible and ACX, including the new royalty model and updated enrolment requirements for audiobook authors. They explore what these changes could mean for indie publishers, the growing opportunities in wide audio distribution, and why authors may want to think beyond Audible. Alongside the industry discussion, there's plenty of SPS banter covering podcast microphones, pop filters, romance conferences, and the ever-changing publishing landscape.

Key Talking Points

Audible's new royalty model and ACX enrolment changes
What indie authors need to know about audiobook distribution updates
Exclusive versus wide audio strategies
Direct audiobook sales using platforms like BookFunnel
Spotify's increasing presence in the audiobook market
Concerns around royalty transparency and reporting
Why authors need to remain flexible as publishing evolves
SPS banter about podcasting, microphones, and author life

Links & Resources Mentioned

ProWritingAid: https://prowritingaid.com Use code IWC15 for 15% off annual subscriptions.
ACX: https://www.acx.com
BookFunnel: https://bookfunnel.com
Self-Publishing Show Live: https://www.learnselfpublishing.com/spslive
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