Audiobooks

The audiobook market in 2026 has reached unprecedented heights—global revenue now exceeds $8 billion, with listeners consuming an average of 17 audiobooks per year. Yet most indie authors treat audiobook marketing as an afterthought, uploading to Audible and hoping for the best. That's a mistake. With the right strategies, you can transform your audiobooks into […]

The audiobook market reached $7.4 billion globally in 2026, and projections indicate it'll hit $9.7 billion by 2028. For indie authors, this represents a massive opportunity—but only if your audiobooks sound professional. Finding the right voice actor can make or break your audiobook's success. In this guide, I'll walk you through exactly where to find

# Audiobook Marketing Strategies That Actually Work The audiobook market has exploded to $1.3 billion in annual revenue, with listeners consuming 25% more audiobooks year over year. Yet most indie authors treat their audiobook launch as an afterthought—uploading to Audible and hoping for the best. That approach leaves money on the table. The authors seeing

# Royalty Share vs Per Hour: Which Payment Model Saves You More? ## Introduction As an indie author, you’ve likely encountered service providers who offer two distinct payment structures: royalty share (a percentage of your book revenue) or per-hour billing (a fixed rate for their time). Understanding which model delivers better value isn’t always straightforward—and