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Audible Reduces Author Royalties, Trad Sales Plummet While Indie Sales Soar

Audible Reduces Author Royalties, Trad Sales Plummet While Indie Sales Soar

by jonathan | Aug 2, 2025 | Audiobook Publishing, Author Update, Independent Publishing, Traditional Publishing

Audible’s New Royalty Model Thomas Umstattd Jr. welcomes viewers to Author Update, joined by Jonathan Shuerger. Their lead story concerns significant changes to Audible’s royalty structure. According to information from Robin Sullivan (wife of author...
How to Publish Your Book as an Audiobook With Scott Sigler 

How to Publish Your Book as an Audiobook With Scott Sigler 

by Thomas Umstattd Jr. | Nov 29, 2023 | Audiobook Publishing, Independent Publishing, Publishing

The booming audiobook market is prompting many authors to consider publishing their own audiobooks. Discover how to get your book on audio and increase your sales.

How to Find the Perfect Narrator for Your Audiobook – with James L. Rubart

How to Find the Perfect Narrator for Your Audiobook – with James L. Rubart

by Thomas Umstattd Jr. | Aug 17, 2022 | Audiobook Publishing, Publishing

Learn how to find and work with a narrator to produce your audiobook.

How to Diversify Your Income as an Author

How to Diversify Your Income as an Author

by Thomas Umstattd Jr. | Jul 27, 2022 | Audiobook Publishing, Business Advice, Publishing

Few authors make a living on book sales alone. Learn how Joanna Penn generates income from over 120 writing-related sources.

How to Record Your Own Audiobook Using Hindenburg Narrator

How to Record Your Own Audiobook Using Hindenburg Narrator

by Thomas Umstattd Jr. | Jun 22, 2022 | Audiobook Publishing, Publishing

According to The NPD Group, ebook sales for traditionally published books went down in the first half of 2021. Meanwhile, the most recent data for audiobooks states that sales are up by 12%.   Do I need an audio version of my book? The data is clear. You...
How to Market Your Audiobook

How to Market Your Audiobook

by Thomas Umstattd Jr. | Sep 9, 2020 | Audiobook Publishing, Promotion

These seven strategies will help you form a close connection with your audience, create a high-quality audio experience, and sell more audiobooks.

096 – How to Turn Your Book Into An Audiobook

096 – How to Turn Your Book Into An Audiobook

by Thomas Umstattd Jr. | May 15, 2017 | Audiobook Publishing, Publishing

Learn about tools and options for turning your book into an audiobook.

7 Reasons Why Your Book Should Also Be An Audiobook

7 Reasons Why Your Book Should Also Be An Audiobook

by Thomas Umstattd Jr. | May 1, 2017 | Audiobook Publishing, Publishing

Most books don’t end up as audiobooks and I think this is a huge marketing mistake for the following reasons.

068 – Where to Spend Your Marketing Money

068 – Where to Spend Your Marketing Money

by Thomas Umstattd Jr. | Oct 15, 2015 | Audiobook Publishing, Promotion

Episode 068 – Where to Spend Your Marketing Money (3790) We often discuss what not to spend your money on, and we feature free marketing techniques. In this article, we’ll answer a question from Erica Borgerson, author of The Lazy Girl Guide to...
Reading Trends for 2013

Reading Trends for 2013

by Thomas Umstattd Jr. | Jan 1, 2013 | Audiobook Publishing, News

Here are over a dozen book predictions for 2013 covering Audiobooks, eBooks and Reading Trends.

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