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Audible never pays authors the stated “royalty” rate. Instead, they base the “royalty” on “Net Sales,” a number so heavily manipulated by Audible, that these “Net Sales” adjustments amount to a 50\% deduction from the retail selling price. This is the figure upon which authors’ share of the sale is calculated.
Is it illegal to put audiobooks on YouTube?
It it generally legal to watch/listen to streamed media, even if it was copyright infringing when it was posted. It is the posting of such works that is illegal. Including reading the book out loud to a video camera to create your own audio book. That is an infringement on the authors copyrights.
Can I narrate my own audiobook?
You certainly can! Particularly in non-fiction genres, the voice of the author can provide a unique draw for your book. However, narrating a book can be quite the endeavor,and it’s not for everyone.
Can I record an audiobook of a book in the public domain?
There are no rules on who can narrate. Each narrator is free to choose any public domain book and create an audiobook. The result is sometimes they have more than one reading of the same book. If you are interested in recording an audiobook, you really only need a microphone, computer, and recording software.
Is it illegal to post audiobooks on YouTube?
If a book is in the public domain it can be shared. I spoke with a company that does promote audiobooks on YouTube legally and successfully. “Audiobooks.com has legal permission to post this content, we use our YouTube channel as a promotional tool.
Can I legally Read a book online?
A second question has been given almost equal importance: Is reading a book to students online even legal? The short answer is, well, yes. While many well-intentioned commentators have warned teachers against this practice, the fact is that copyright law—specifically fair use—permits many read-aloud activities online.
How do I submit a book to Audible?
If you are looking to submit a podcast pitch to Audible, please visit audible.com/podcastprogram. For more information about how to make your work available on Audible, visit ACX, our self-publishing platform, by clicking here.
Can I produce my own audiobooks?
Whether you’re an author looking to produce your own audiobook, an independent producer aspiring to break ground in the audiobook production space, or an indie-publisher intrigued by audiobook industry, this copyright law post is for you.
What rights are involved in producing an audiobook?
It will cover a breakdown of the kinds of rights involved in producing an audiobook, and will equip you with enough understanding to get you started on the road to legally pursuing your audiobook creation. Most important to the audiobook industry, is the right to create derivative work.
Is there a business case for audiobooks?
The answer to this is pretty simple: If you’re not creating audiobooks, you’re leaving money on the table and not reaching all your potential readers. With millions of audiobook listeners worldwide consuming audiobooks at a fairly rapid clip, the business case for audiobooks just makes sense.
How much does it cost to record an audiobook?
Cost-wise, a good rule of thumb is that a high-quality audiobook can generally be recorded at the rate of about $300 per 10,000 words. As with anything, costs can vary widely and undoubtedly you can find cheaper narrators out there (and much more expensive ones as well), but $300 per 10,000 words is a good benchmark.