Distribute Your Audiobooks on ACX

Master audiobook distribution on ACX and reach Audible, Amazon, and iTunes easily

Overview
Venturing into audiobook distribution doesn’t have to feel like deciphering Morse code. This course walks you through the essentials of sharing your voice—or someone else’s—with the world via ACX, Amazon’s audiobook platform. Whether you're an author, narrator, or publisher, you’ll learn how to distribute audiobooks across Audible, Amazon, and iTunes with confidence and clarity.

We’ve designed this course in two modules—Basic and Advanced—to suit both newcomers and those with a bookshelf or two under their belt. With detailed insights and straightforward guidance, you’ll gain a working understanding of account setup, rights management, royalty options, production nuances, and distribution strategies without the fluff. A streamlined path for those who mean business… or books.

Learning Outcomes

• Understand how audiobook rights and royalties function on ACX
• Set up and manage your ACX account efficiently
• Identify the key steps for submitting a finished audiobook
• Explore the process of choosing production and royalty-sharing models
• Learn the technical requirements for distribution to Audible, Amazon, iTunes
• Gain insights into best practices for increasing audiobook visibility

Course Curriculum

• Module 1: Basic
• Module 2: Advanced

Who is this Course for

• Independent authors looking to publish audiobooks efficiently
• Voice artists interested in audiobook distribution basics
• Publishers aiming to extend their audiobook catalogue reach
• Content creators shifting towards spoken-word publishing
• Freelancers managing audiobook projects for clients
• Entrepreneurs exploring digital audiobook income streams
• Professionals in the audio publishing sector expanding their services
• Narrators seeking to understand audiobook distribution options

Career Path

• Audiobook Publisher – Average salary: £28,000 per year
• Audio Rights Coordinator – Average salary: £32,000 per year
• Content Distribution Manager – Average salary: £38,000 per year
• Self-Published Author – Variable income (average £20,000–£40,000 per year)
• Audiobook Project Manager – Average salary: £35,000 per year
• Voiceover Business Owner – Variable income (average £25,000–£45,000 per year)