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. You will find many of our audiobooks on amazon, audible, itunes and other. It only supported playback of audibles own material, but started a trend way before the ipod came along. You can estimate the audio length of your book by dividing the total word count by 9,300. An alternative to acx for audiobook production and. The strangle hold that amazon owner of audible has on the market is boggling. Anyway, acx is a division of which is owned by surprise. You can create audio samples using audacity which is free or the professional recording software of your choice. You will want to edit the complete audiobook before uploading the finished chapters to acx. How i started my audiobook publishing company karen commins. How to turn your books into audiobooks via the acx service.
Acx is the online interface between audio book narrators and book rightsholders. To be clear, although the above represents general guidelines for audiobooks sold on the. Seven days after that, the book was available for sale on audible, amazon and itunes. Verify rights confirm you have audio rights for your book by checking your print or ebook book contract. Audiobooks uploaded to acx must adhere to the following requirements. Jan 09, 2017 this publisher introduced the first production digital audio player back in 1998. Ive gone from looking for a gig to coffee shop pleasure of discussing how good it all can be.
Now that youve created your awesome, helpful pdf companion for your audiobook, its time to send it to acx. 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%. Its a creation exchange, a sort of go between for rights holders that would be authors and audio book producers narratorsproduction companies. As of right now, we have close to 180 books waiting to be cast, 70 or so in production and over 40 already completed. Not only is my primary job as an audiobook narrator and producer, but i also work with crossroad press in casting and doing the post production on the audiobooks they produce through acx. Create topquality audiobooks, and maximize your sales potential by providing the best overall listening experience. The founder, rich germaine, is a 30year media professional with experience in radio, tv and film. We specialise in recording and producing narrated audiobooks, voiceovers, voice reels and film.
Convert kindle to audiobook cover for acx in 24hrs by. Here you will see some of our best kindle to acx conversions. 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. The companys website specifies, you will not produce, or authorize the production of, an audio recording of the book in the language for distribution in the territory other than through acx. Technical requirements images must contain both the name of the title and authors.
If youd like us to let you know when we offer this class again, please add yourself to the alert list. Many companies including my company gutenberg reloaded also specialize in audiobook production. How to record, produce and distribute audiobooks with j. There are other companies that can help you get your books into audio and of course, you may choose to license your rights to an audiobook production company. Oct 08, 20 audiobook production with acx case study. I run a kindle authors account for my company, the ebooks sells well on kindle. Your narrator will post chapters as individual recordings, and you can and should listen to these on the acx site. This workshop will highlight the steps to successful audiobook publication through amazons acx platform. 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. You can search the acx website for the perfect narratorproducer, or wait for acx narratorsproducers to audition for your audiobook project. Acx was founded on the idea that every book, and every voice, deserves to be heard. Apr 18, 2011 why youre not getting paid the streaming money you earned and how to get it sf musictech 2014 duration. As an acx producer, youre responsible for all aspects of audio production, including the performance, engineering, and qa of the final audiobook.
You can upload the audiobook to acx and use it for distribution as long as your audiobook meets the acx audio submission requirements. Perhaps it caught my attention because i have my own story about the quiet beginnings for a new business. Traditional audio publishers complete recording of the book before editing it. Scammers post books on acx hoping that unsuspecting narrators will create an.
Julie cupp oversees her audio program and will share the lessons learned producing more than 40 of maries indie titles in audio. Acx is something new and innovative in audio book production. Audiobooks for indie authors alliance of independent. Audio factory professional audiobook production recording. Acx provided some additional guidelines about public domain audiobooks. Sold to amazon ten years later, audible is now the worlds largest producer of downloadable audiobooks. Acx includes a workspace where you and your narrator can communicate about projects and deadlines. My process of producing narration audio for acx duration. Going in to this class, i had no clue as to how to do an audio book. Page are your acx audiobook production agreement with the producer. Im not going to upload the new files until next week because im worried about the audio book releasing before the ebook, which would be weird, and there is no way to control the launch of your audio book on acx.
Our acx master class graduates have produced more than. As long as both the rights holder and producer agree to a later date, you do not need to make. Samples make your profile look more complete and professional, so i highly recommend adding one or two to your profile before you start auditioning. 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 to record and create your own audio book for acx. Edge studio voice over production for audiobook voice over. 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. A 100,000word book thats 99% correct still has errors in it. Recording a copyrighted book how tos for voice actors. If youre selfpublished say, through kindle direct publishing or createspace, youve retained your audio rights. Upload audio files upload the audio files chapter by chapter in the acx interface, and click im done when you are satisfied. There is no cost to join acx, but youll have to do the work to establish a proper profile.
Jan 30, 2014 you can upload the audiobook to acx and use it for distribution as long as your audiobook meets the acx audio submission requirements. You have these options if youre seeking a narratorproducer on acx. Why youre not getting paid the streaming money you earned and how to get it sf musictech 2014 duration. Amazon was at the forefront for authors wishing to selfpublish and was an indie leader providing an amazing platform to new authors and talent but they appear to. One good example is nathan lowell who uses no special studio or equipment for his podcast fiction. Acx and vo atlanta present the audiobook academy february 4, 2020 the s. Acx audiobook license and distribution agreement version 1. Jan 24, 2014 during the christmas and new years holidays, i started seeing this wonderful ad from dell, titled beginnings. How to create an audiobook pdf companion document for acx. Mar 06, 20 the book includes the details of what you need to know about the technical side of audio, all the way from oneperson, singleread to full production audio with multiple actors and sound effects. Acxs audiobook production platform allows authors and publishers access to.
How to get started as an audible narrator through acx. A t a time when the book industry faces intense economic pressure, reports of an exploding audiobook market leave independent authors and publishers wanting a piece of the action. Our distribution of the audiobook is either exclusive or nonexclusive. Now that youve created your awesome, helpful pdf companion for your audiobook, its time to send it. The first marketplace where professionals connect to create audiobooks. After the rights holder rh has approved the first 15 minutes, they should not be allowed to guide the work in progress. 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. If audible rejects your files, for any reason, we charge hourly from that point on to continue working on your project.
No matter how good your books are, there are a lot of fish, both big and small, to compete with. Image requirements cover art submitted to acx must meet the following requirements. Audible launches the 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. When you send an offer to a producer to produce an audiobook, you agree. Acx audiobook narrators training for recording at home. Jan 30, 2012 if you came across a book that you wanted to narrate that is still under, who would you contact for permission to record. The audiobook creation exchange is audibles publishing platform, connecting your favorite stories to the actors who bring them to life. Guide to goal setting for 2020 january 24, 2020 the best of the blog 2019. Acx owned by amazon has long been the goto solution because it allows authors to find the voice and production talent they need on a royaltyshare basis, rather than having to pay upfront, and it works handinhand with audible distributionby far the largest retailer of digital audio in the united states. Our actors and narrators are carefully screened to ensure your book project will go smoothly and sound professional. Here we design audio book cover from your kindle cover with no or minimum stretching for amazon audible.
No other formatincluding ebookscan deliver a quality product without the purchase of design services andor technology. Karen commins is a professional audiobook narrator who has given voice to over 50 audiobooks. Whatever you choose, make sure you understand where the audiobook will be distributed and how your royalties will work for the long term. Create 1 to 3 audio samples to upload to your acx profile. The idea of the project was to allow children to follow along as they are read a book online. An alternative to acx for audiobook production and distribution. Oct 31, 2019 the companys website specifies, you will not produce, or authorize the production of, an audio recording of the book in the language for distribution in the territory other than through acx. James fenici is a company assassin, harper tate is in hiding from the company, sasha cherlin is an orphaned company teenager, who together are on a dangerous journey. The acx quality assurance team may reject titles that do not meet these standards, and their retail release may be delayed.
Im an audio book narrator and to date have published 3 books on audible through the acx exchange. This publisher introduced the first production digital audio player back in 1998. Audio books how to get your audio approved by acx and. During the christmas and new years holidays, i started seeing this wonderful ad from dell, titled beginnings. Images must be no smaller than 2400 x 2400 pixels in size. Voiceoverxtra publish your own public domain audiobooks. For example, if your book is 50,000 words, your audiobook would be approximately 5. Audio factory is a professional audio recording and production company. Sep 18, 2014 acx is the online interface between audio book narrators and book rightsholders. Its an amazon company and audiobooks produced through the site are sold on amazon, audible and itunes.
The company by j a huss is a story of intrigue, murder, love, and lies. The following requirements help ensure customers get a great listen. Archieboy audiobook production we are a team of over a dozen professional actors, narrators, and sound engineers who produce the highest quality audiobooks in the business. Mar 16, 2017 traditional audio publishers complete recording of the book before editing it. Per the rules outlined in the account holder agreement and book posting agreement, the. There are certain rules, and technical specifications, that we will send to you and expect your recording to adhere to. In fact, it was a 60 second snippet marking the first section of the book, so i simple rerecorded it. After an open discussion via facebook, two recommendations emerged for who to contact first when obtaining permission for recording a ed work. Apr 18, 2017 in fact, it was a 60 second snippet marking the first section of the book, so i simple rerecorded it. New york in accordance with the rules and procedures of such courts. The resolution of these images can be no smaller than 72 dpi. Online event registration audiobook production through acx.
Not knowing who to trust is the hardest part in this deadly game. Each step requires attention to detail, quality control and final sound quality. How much can you make recording audiobooks from home. Audiobook production is the process by which your written book is. 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.
The author plans to submit the completed audiobook on acx. We provide customer support with your audio file at our standard hourly rate. There are several steps required for audiobook production. Creating audio books with acx nonfiction authors association.
The day after i approved the full production, phillip and i each received an email detailing a slight issue with the sample audio, which phillip was able to quickly remedy. Lets cover these the two methods for how to make an audiobook. Can anyone please tell me stepbystep how to set up audacity for the 3 acx specs below. An alternative to acx for audiobook production and distribution jane friedman audiobooks are experiencing some of the best growth in the book publishing industry. I have contacted both with wellchosen script performance demonstrating why i thought a currently rights protected book could benefit from a new or second production. Paying to have a voice artist record your audiobook is the route most people take to get their book recorded. Traditional publishers are now catching on to the growing market for audiobooks. The book includes the details of what you need to know about the technical side of audio, all the way from oneperson, singleread to full production audio with multiple actors and sound effects. 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. But how does the selfpublished author get into audio, and what are the keys to production and distribution of your audiobook.
Producer will deliver the first 15 minutes of the audiobook to rights holder for rights holders approval by. Ive submitted six auditions and have received two audio book offers in the first week upon completion of the acx masterclass david and dan lay it all out for you to help you become successful. We not only produce many audiobooks each year from our own digital studio, but we also create internet radio programming, corporate and internet videos, book trailers and other multimedia marketing tools. New technology makes it easier than ever for them to produce and distribute audiobooks. 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. Our client needed voice audio for a web series of childrens books. Audiobook production through acx online management provided by planetreg. And we decided to hire a narration team and publish the audio editon of the book on acx. Registration for the 2020 acx master class has closed. You cant post the title for audition or contract a narrator to create. Recording it yourself and discuss the main pros and cons of each. Quickly and easily narrate and selfpublish your audiobook as a standalone product. I always look to see if a book has an audio version before purchasingits become my default way to read.
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