Audiobook Sales Statistics & Trends to Consider
The audiobook format is growing rapidly. In fact, around 131 million people listened to an audiobook in 2021, and audiobook revenue grew by 17% in 2020, despite the fact that less people were commuting. The bottom line is that you shouldn’t overlook the audiobook format as an author in 2023 and beyond. If you overlook the audiobook market, you’re leaving money on the table. After all, most industry experts, including our own J.J. Hebert, predict that the audiobook format will only keep growing...Read USA Today bestselling author J.J. Hebert’s article entitled Why Every Author Needs a Top-Tier Audiobook to Learn More.
Audiobook Publishing & Distribution Services
Here at MindStir Media, we are poised to help you convert your book into an audiobook and distribute it through over 50 channels including Amazon, Audible, iTunes, and Audiobooks.comHow Our Audiobook Publishing Services Package Works
- A professional audiobook narrator will narrate your audiobook, up to 50k words.*
- We’ll edit and master the audiobook recording so that the file will be approved for distribution.
- An ISBN will be assigned to the audiobook.
- We’ll design your audiobook cover.
- The audiobook will be sold through over 50 channels including Amazon, Audible, iTunes, and Audiobooks.com.
- You’ll receive monthly royalty payments directly from our distribution partner.
- Also includes sales reporting directly from the distributor.
- Delivery of the final audiobook file to you.
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*Audiobooks over 50k words will be billed additionally at $0.10 per word.
Audiobook Publishing Package FAQ
Can I set the retail price of my audiobook?
No, many of the retailers will set the price depending on length or other factors.
Will my audiobook be available on CD?
We focus solely on digital audiobook publishing and distribution at this time.
How long will it take to publish my audiobook?
It takes about 1-2 months to create the audiobook and an additional 1-2 months for distribution to occur.
How is an audiobook cover different from a print book or ebook cover?
An audiobook cover must be a perfect square, 2400 x 2400 minimum.
How will I receive my audiobook royalty payments?
Our audiobook distributor will send royalty payments to you directly via Paypal or ACH.