Guides
How long does it take to record an audiobook?
Recording an audiobook takes about 4 to 6.2 hours of work per finished hour, roughly 39 to 60 hours for a 90,000-word novel, before review and store approval.
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Audible
Audible, ACX and their rules for narration.
Glossary
What is ACX, and how does it work for authors?
ACX is Audible's self-publishing service for audiobooks. You narrate or hire a narrator, then sell on Audible, Amazon and Apple Books. Its three deals compared.
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Publishing
Audible virtual voice: what authors give up, and the alternative
Virtual voice is quick, but Amazon owns the audio file and pays a 40% royalty. To own your audio and keep your options open for a deal, produce it yourself.
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Publishing
Where can you publish an AI-narrated audiobook?
As of October 2026, Spotify, Kobo and Google Play Books accept AI-narrated audiobooks with a disclosure. ACX, the route to Audible, still requires a human narrator.
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