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Audible is changing how audiobook royalties work, and the math is not simple

Jul 15, 2026

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2 min read

Audible is changing how audiobook royalties work, and the math is not simple

The new model raises your percentage. It does not guarantee your payout goes up.

C.N. Mackey

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Who the publisher of record is on your book

Jul 8, 2026

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1 min read

Who the publisher of record is on your book

The ISBN decision looks administrative. It determines whether your imprint is real or a label with no standing in the systems that actually handle your book.

C.N. Mackey

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What the IngramSpark price increase actually costs you

Jul 1, 2026

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1 min read

What the IngramSpark price increase actually costs you

Self-Publishing and Indie Publishing Information No One Talks About

C.N. Mackey

Rescue Party

Audible is changing how audiobook royalties work, and the math is not simple

Who the publisher of record is on your book

What the IngramSpark price increase actually costs you

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