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