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GENERAL INFORMATION

FAQ

FULL SERVICE DISTRIBUTION FOR QUALITY AUDIOBOOKS
  • What is Audiobook Release?
    Audiobook Release is a full service global audiobook distributor focused on quality over quantity. We aim to provde exceptional one on one support while paying out the highest possible royalties to rights holders.
  • How can I distribute my audiobook through Audiobook Release?
    If you have produced your audiobook or are planning to produce your audiobook through one of our producer or our publisher partners then distribution through Audiobook Release is included. Our focus and priority is to offer exceptional support and service to all rights holders in our catalog. Therefore, we limit distribution of audiobooks only to titles that meet top standards of audio quality, narration performance and content. If you are an independent author and would like to submit your audiobook for consideration, please contact us at publish@audiobookrelease.com
  • Where will my audiobook be available on?
    You can expect to see your title for sale on most major retailers, libraries and apps such as: Audible, Amazon, Kobo, Google Play, Audiobooks.com, iTunes, Scribd, Downpour, Libro, Barnes & Noble, Nook, Overdrive, Hoopla, Spotify, Chirp, AudiobooksNow, e-Audiobooks, Soundwise, SupportingCast and more.
  • Will my audiobook be listed with all your partners?
    Each of our distribution partners reserves the right to decide which titles they will carry. However, alomost all caded, audiobooks are accepted by all major retailers, libraries and apps.
  • I'm already selling audiobooks through Audible. Can I distribute my audiobooks with your other retail partners?
    Yes. If your distribution with Audible is non-exclusive then you can distribute to a wider range of platforms through Audiobook Release
  • How long wil it take for my audiobook to go live on retailers, libraries and apps?
    Each of our distribution partners has different processes and time frames for making new content available for sale. This may range from a few days to several weeks.
  • What exactly are Royalties?
    For audiobooks, Royalties is the share of the proceeds from the sales on retailer and library outlets. Example: Retailer X sells the audiobook for $20 and pays out 45% of of the proceeds. This means that the retailer will keep 55% meaning $11. The remaining amount of $9 is the Royalty.
  • What is a List Price?
    List Price also seen as SLP or DLP is the price that a consumer pays to access an audiobook.
  • How much money will I make?
    Audibook Release has the most flexible but also highest royalty payouts. Here is a breakdown of how your royalties will look. - 100% of royalties from sales on Amazon/Audible paid directly to you. That means there will be no ditribution fees. - 100% of royalties from our marketplace ShopAudiobooks paid directly to your paypal account. - 70% of the List Price on our channel on e-Audiobooks, and Soundwise Let's say your audiobook is sold for $20 you will keep $14 - 85% of royalties from major outlets such as Audiobooks.com, Kobo, Booktiopia, Bookmate etc Let's say your audiobook is sold for $20 on a retailer that pays out 50% royalty share. They will pay out $10 royalties and you will receive 85% of that. So you will receive $10x 85% = $8,5 - 72% of royalties from outlets. Let's say your audiobook is sold for $20 on a retailer that pays out 50% royalty share. They will pay out $10 royalties and you will receive 72% of that. So you will receive $10x 75% = $7,2
  • How often do I get paid?
    We'll deposit any royalties we've collected for you into your bank or PayPal account on a monhtly basis once you've accumulated the minimum payout amount.
  • How do I get paid?
    For US located authors we pay out directly to your bank or Paypal account. If you are a non US author or publisher we make payments to your Paypal account.
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