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StoryVox Field Notes
On audiobook production, voice cloning, and building StoryVox.
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StoryVox vs Google Auto-Narrate: Full Comparison
Google Auto-Narrate is free — but is it right for indie authors? See how StoryVox vs Google Auto-Narrate stack up on quality, control, and distribution.
audiobook production · ai voices · self-publishing · distribution · cost analysis
Audiobook Cover Art Metadata Distribution: Full Guide
Avoid rejected submissions and buried listings. Learn exactly what cover art specs and metadata you need for audiobook distribution success.
audiobook production · distribution · self-publishing
Why Every Self-Published Author Needs an Audiobook in 2026
Audiobook sales hit $2.22 billion in 2024. If you're a self-published author without an audio edition, you're handing revenue directly to authors who do.
audiobook production · self-publishing · industry trends · distribution
Audible Audiobook Return Rates: What Every Author Should Know
Audible's return policy could be quietly draining your royalties. Learn how audible audiobook return rates work and how to protect your earnings.
self-publishing · distribution · industry trends · cost analysis
ACX Audio Requirements for AI Audiobooks: Complete Spec Guide
Avoid rejection with this complete breakdown of ACX audio requirements for AI audiobooks — RMS levels, noise floor, bit rate, and more.
audiobook production · ai voices · self-publishing · distribution · tutorials
What Is ACX? How to Publish an Audiobook on Audible
ACX is the platform that gets your audiobook onto Audible. Here's what indie authors need to know about publishing through it in 2025.
audiobook production · self-publishing · distribution · tutorials
Google Play Books vs Audible Audiobook: Best for Indie Authors
Audible dominates with 63% market share, but is it right for you? Compare royalties, requirements, and reach before choosing where to sell your audiobook.
distribution · self-publishing · cost analysis
Audiobook Distribution Guide for Indie Authors (2024)
Indie authors who added audio saw 50%+ royalty gains in 2024. This audiobook distribution guide shows you exactly how to close that gap.
distribution · self-publishing · industry trends
Sell Audiobook Direct: Gumroad, Payhip & Your Own Site
Audible pays 40%. Payhip pays 95%. Here's how to sell your audiobook direct on Gumroad, Payhip, or your own site and keep more of every sale.
self-publishing · distribution · cost analysis · tutorials
Audiobook Royalties: ACX vs Findaway vs Direct Distribution
Audible pays up to 40% — but only if you go exclusive. Here's how audiobook royalties on ACX, Findaway, and direct platforms really compare.
audiobook production · distribution · self-publishing · cost analysis
Findaway Voices Guide: Distribution, Royalties & Setup
Findaway Voices has changed hands twice in three years. Here's what indie authors need to know about distribution, royalties, and setup before signing up.
audiobook production · self-publishing · distribution · cost analysis
Sell AI-Narrated Audiobooks on ACX & Beyond: Full Guide
AI narration can slash audiobook costs from $4,000 to almost nothing — but can you actually sell AI-narrated audiobooks on ACX? Here's what you need to know.
audiobook production · ai voices · self-publishing · distribution
Can You Sell AI-Narrated Audiobooks? Distribution Guide for 2026
Yes, you can sell AI-narrated audiobooks in 2026. Here's where, how, and what each platform requires.
distribution · self-publishing · industry trends