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What is the minimum age for publishing an audiobook on ACX?

Asked by: Jay Dunlevy

ELIGIBILITY. Open to legal residents of the 50 United States and the District of Columbia who are the older of 18 years old or the age of majority in the state in which they reside at the time of entry.

How old do you need to be for ACX?

To open an account on ACX, you must be at least 18 years old or the legal age of majority in the jurisdiction in which you reside.

How old do you have to be to do audiobooks?

Audiobooks.com Requirements



You must be at least 18 years old, or have parental permission to use the Services.

What do I need to be a narrator on ACX?

But also produce the audio book and chances are if you get a gig. Doing audiobook narration you're going to have to produce that book yourself.

Can I make money on ACX?

ACX production costs are low, so there’s more profit to go around. A unique and robust royalty model. Depending on the distribution rights granted to Audible, authors, publishers, and other Rights Holders, as well as narrators, studio professionals, and other Producers can earn royalties of up to 40%.

How do kids play audiobooks?

If your older kid or teenager has a phone, they can download the OverDrive app and use their own library card to access audiobooks. A younger child could use a tablet loaded with audiobooks you choose, or you might want to buy an inexpensive CD player and get books on CD.

Can I get paid to narrate audiobooks?

Through ACX, you can find an unlimited number of potential acting gigs, and the audiobooks you produce will be available on Audible, Amazon, and iTunes. Choose how you’d like to get paid for your narration work: Your own per-finished-hour rate, paid upon successful completion of the audiobook.

Can I have 2 ACX accounts?

permits, you can create multiple accounts with your software license.

How much does the average person make on ACX?

As a novice, you can earn from $10 PFH (per finished hour) to $100 PFH. On the other hand, an experienced narrator can earn up to $100PFH to $350PFH.

How long should an audiobook sample be?

between one and five minutes

ACX say “Your audiobook must include a retail audio sample that is between one and five minutes long. Explicit material is not permitted in the sample.

Does ACX allow music?

Your audiobook must include a retail audio sample that is between one and five minutes long. Explicit material is not permitted in the sample. This sample should start with narration, not opening credits or music.



How many words is a 1 hour audiobook?

9300

The average audiobook is 100,000 words, or about 11 hours long (55 words a minute, 9300 per finished hour). It takes four to six hours to produce one hour of completed audio, or 44-66 hours per book. Average sale prices vary by length.

How do I name an ACX file?

Name each file with its section number first, then the section name.

  1. Ex: 00_Opening Credits, 01_Introduction, 02_Chapter-01, 03__Chapter-02, etc.
  2. Stick to alphanumeric characters, dashes, and underscores. File names with other characters might cause upload issues on ACX.


Does ACX accept wav files?

It’s best to archive your completed audiobook’s contents as individual WAV files (broken up by section) with the following properties: Sampling rate: 44.1 kHz. Bit depth (or bit rate): 16 bit. A length of 120 minutes or less.



What is ACX Audible?

ACX is a marketplace where authors, literary agents, publishers, and other Rights Holders can connect with narrators, engineers, recording studios, and other Producers capable of producing a finished audiobook. The result: More audiobooks will be made. ACX puts you in the driver’s seat.