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

Audible just flipped the switch. On May 26th, 2026, ACX officially opened enrollment for a brand new royalty model — and by December 31st, the old system goes away entirely.

In this bonus episode, I break down everything self-published authors need to know:

• The new royalty rates — 50% exclusive (up from 40%) and 30% non-exclusive (up from 25%)

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

• Earning from Audible Plus listening for the first time

• What critics are saying — including the 30,000-signature petition

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

Whether you already have audiobooks on Audible or you're thinking about getting started, this episode gives you the full picture so you can make smart decisions before the deadline hits.

🔗 Resources mentioned:

- ACX Dashboard: acx.com

- ACX New Royalty Model FAQ: help.acx.com

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