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June 22, 2026 Kobo Audiobooks for Indie Authors

Kobo is one of the only major audiobook retailers that gives indie authors a genuine choice: upload directly through Kobo Writing Life for the better royalty rate, or distribute through an aggregator for single-dashboard convenience. For authors with strong Kobo ebook readerships in Canada, the Netherlands, and Australia, Kobo's audiobook store and Kobo Plus Audio subscription are meaningful revenue channels. This guide covers both paths, how Kobo Plus Audio works, and what to expect.

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June 22, 2026 Authors Republic for Indie Authors

Authors Republic is the commission-based wide audiobook aggregator — no subscription fee, no upfront cost, and a distribution network that includes Audiobooks.com, Hoopla, OverDrive, and 40+ platforms. For authors evaluating Voices by INaudio alternatives or looking for a no-cost entry point into wide audio, here is the complete picture.

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June 22, 2026 Audiobooks for Indie Authors

Audiobooks are no longer optional for a serious indie publishing career. With US audiobook revenue surpassing $2 billion annually and global growth accelerating through Spotify, Storytel, and mobile-first listening markets, every book you publish without an audio edition is leaving income on the table. This is the complete guide to getting started and getting it right.

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June 12, 2026 The Evolution of ACX, Audible, and Amazon: Audiobook Publishing’s Rise

ACX and Audible transformed indie audiobook publishing — then kept changing the rules. The 2026 royalty model overhaul, the end of the legacy payout system, and the rise of wide distribution alternatives mean every indie author with audiobooks on ACX needs to understand what changed and what to do about it.

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March 11, 2026 7 Figure Book Business (7FBB) by Pierre Jentry

Deep dive into Pierre Jentry’s 7 Figure Book Business course—funnel systems, audio revenue, bundled models, tech stack, and final review.

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