SPS-449: The New Rules of Book Discovery with James Blatch & Cissy Mecca

This week on The Self-Publishing Show, James Blatch and Cissy Mecca discuss the major changes coming to Audible and ACX, including the new royalty model and updated enrolment requirements for audiobook authors. They explore what these changes could mean for indie publishers, the growing opportunities in wide audio distribution, and why authors may want to think beyond Audible. Alongside the industry discussion, there's plenty of SPS banter covering podcast microphones, pop filters, romance conferences, and the ever-changing publishing landscape.

Key Talking Points

• Audible's new royalty model and ACX enrolment changes
• What indie authors need to know about audiobook distribution updates
• Exclusive versus wide audio strategies
• Direct audiobook sales using platforms like BookFunnel
• Spotify's increasing presence in the audiobook market
• Concerns around royalty transparency and reporting
• Why authors need to remain flexible as publishing evolves
• SPS banter about podcasting, microphones, and author life

Links & Resources Mentioned

• ProWritingAid: https://prowritingaid.com Use code IWC15 for 15% off annual subscriptions.
• ACX: https://www.acx.com
• BookFunnel: https://bookfunnel.com
• Self-Publishing Show Live: https://www.learnselfpublishing.com/spslive
• The New Rules of Book Discovery PDF