No upfront cost.
Professional production.
ACX's Royalty Share program allows qualified authors to have their audiobook professionally produced at zero upfront cost — in exchange for splitting future royalties with the narrator. We identify eligible titles and match them with the right narrators.
Everything we
handle for you.
Eligibility Assessment
We evaluate your title's commercial potential and advise whether Royalty Share is a viable option.
Narrator Matching
Access to our network of professional narrators open to Royalty Share arrangements.
Contract Review
Guidance on ACX Royalty Share agreement terms, rights duration, and exclusivity clauses.
Sample Audition
Management of narrator audition process — you approve the voice before production begins.
Production Oversight
Full production supervision even in a Royalty Share arrangement to ensure quality standards.
Rights Clarity
Complete explanation of your rights during and after the 7-year ACX exclusivity period.
Common questions
answered honestly.
What exactly is an audiobook royalty share arrangement?
A royalty share is an ACX-specific arrangement where a narrator produces your audiobook at no upfront cost to you, in exchange for a percentage of future royalties. Typically, the royalties are split 50/50 between you and the narrator for the duration of the exclusive agreement (7 years on ACX).
Is royalty share a good deal for authors?
It depends on your book's commercial potential. For a book with a built-in audience and strong sales history, paying for production upfront and keeping 100% of royalties is almost always the better financial outcome. Royalty share makes sense for authors with limited budget and a book that a narrator genuinely believes in commercially.
How do I attract a quality narrator to a royalty share arrangement?
Narrators evaluate royalty share opportunities based on the book's commercial potential. A compelling sample, strong reviews, an engaged author platform, and a professionally produced manuscript all improve your chances of attracting a talented narrator. We help you present your project compellingly in the ACX marketplace.
Can I switch from royalty share to paid production after the contract ends?
ACX royalty share contracts run for 7 years and are not switchable mid-contract. After the contract term, you can renegotiate or move to a different narrator arrangement. For this reason, we advise carefully on whether royalty share is the right choice before you commit — it's a long-term arrangement.
Bring your book to life in audio.
Share your manuscript details and we'll outline a full production plan — narration, editing, and distribution.
- Response within 24 hours
- No commitment or obligation
- 100% confidential — NDA available
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