Bonus 04: Audible's New Royalty Model — What Every Self-Published Author Needs to Know

Audible just flipped the switch on a brand new royalty model through ACX. New exclusive rates jump from 40% to 50%, non-exclusive from 25% to 30%, and a new pooled 'Member Value' system changes how membership listening royalties are calculated. The legacy model sunsets December 31, 2026.

⏱️ Duration: ~9 min

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In This Episode

• New royalty rates: 50% exclusive (up from 40%), 30% non-exclusive (up from 25%)

• How the "Member Value" pooled system works — and why Audible now acts more like a streaming platform

• Earning from Audible Plus listening for the first time

• Community concerns — including the 30,000-signature petition

• 6 actionable steps you should take right now to protect your audiobook income

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