Under the Royalty Share model on ACX, narrators typically receive a 20-50% share of the audiobook's royalties, depending on their experience, the length of the audiobook, and the author's preferences.
The "per finished hour" payment option on ACX can range from $100 to $400 per finished hour of audio, again depending on the narrator's experience and the project's complexity.
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ACX offers a $50 "bounty" payment to narrators each time their referral link is used to make the first purchase by a new Audible member, on top of their regular royalty earnings.
The industry standard rates for retail-ready audiobook production on ACX are roughly $200 per finished hour for narration and another $200 per finished hour for post-production.
There are currently 286 titles on ACX accepting auditions and offering fixed pricing, with 176 paying $50-100 per finished hour, 81 paying $100-200 per finished hour, and 25 paying $200-400 per finished hour.
The payment and reporting for ACX audiobook sales and royalties are done on a monthly basis, approximately 45 days after the end of each sales month.
Narrators who choose the Pay for Production (P4P) option on ACX can earn 75% of the first purchase made by a new Audible member through their referral link.
Under the Royalty Share model, narrators earn 50% of the first purchase made by a new Audible member through their referral link, in addition to their regular royalty earnings.
The royalty rate for ACX audiobooks distributed through Audible, Amazon, and iTunes is typically around 25% of the retail sales price.
ACX provides detailed reporting on audiobook sales and royalties through the narrator's account dashboard, allowing them to track their earnings.
Narrators on ACX can choose to work on a fixed-rate "Pay for Production" basis or a Royalty Share model, depending on their preference and the author's requirements.
The ACX account holder must have the audio rights to the title and the book must be available as an eBook on Amazon in order to produce an audiobook through the platform.
ACX's Creator Toolkit allows narrators to create a profile, showcase their talent, and audition for available audiobook projects.
The "per finished hour" payment rates on ACX are considered industry standard and are meant to cover the costs of professional-grade recording equipment, studio time, and post-production work.
The Royalty Share model on ACX is designed to incentivize narrators to promote the audiobook and help drive sales, as they'll earn a percentage of the ongoing royalties.
ACX provides a range of resources and support to help narrators navigate the audiobook production process, including tutorials and best practices.
The platform's distribution through Audible, Amazon, and iTunes ensures that ACX audiobooks have access to a large and established customer base.
ACX's platform is designed to streamline the audiobook creation and distribution process, making it more accessible for both authors and narrators.
The platform's detailed reporting and payout system allows narrators to accurately track their earnings and plan their audiobook projects accordingly.
ACX's combination of flexible payment models and access to a wide range of audiobook projects makes it an attractive option for both experienced and aspiring narrators.