The ACX Narrator Studio blog
Practical guides for authors making audio: choose a narration route, check the files, and plan where to publish.
Royalty share means the narrator works for free and you split royalties 50/50 for 7 years — but ACX changed the math in May 2026. Here is the current per-sale number, with sources.
Read article →Make an audiobook outside ACX: compare narration routes, prepare chapter audio, check distribution eligibility, and plan direct sales.
Read article →Compare self-recording, AI narration, and hiring a narrator. Learn how to prepare your book, check audio quality, and choose a publishing route.
Read article →New titles earn 50% exclusive / 30% non-exclusive since 26 May 2026; legacy 40%/25% titles end in December. Run your own list price, distribution and split.
Open the ACX royalty calculator →Follow the user guide for manuscript import, voice setup, local generation, and audio checks.
Open the user guide →
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