audiobook rights Archives

Self-Publishing News: Findaway Voices Terms – What’s Really Changed?

On Friday of last week, Findaway Voices by Spotify announced new terms and conditions that some have commented as being “rights grab”. Here is an update on Findaway Voices terms from ALLi's Watchdog Desk.

February 20, 2024
Dan Holloway
News
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Producing an Audiobook: A Quick-Start Guide for Indie Authors

If you’re considering getting started with audiobook production, there are many wonderful sources that can help teach you how. So many sources, in fact, that the vast quantity of info can be overwhelming. Don’t panic! Below you’ll find a big-picture, step-by-step overview of the audio production process from start to finish.

October 30, 2023
AskALLi Team
Process 3 & 4: Production & Distribution
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Spotify Deal With Publishers And SoA Demands

Self-Publishing News: Spotify Signs Audiobook Streaming Deals and the Society of Authors Pushes for Clarity

Spotify wants to be a one stop shop for audio including audiobooks. The company has signed deals with major publishers which could be devastating to authors, says the Society of Authors. ALLi's News Editor, Dan Holloway, reports on Spotify's latest move.

October 12, 2023
Dan Holloway
News
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Should You Sell Your Audiobook Rights? #Audiblegate

This is the fourth in a series of posts about the campaign known to self-publishing authors as #AudibleGate. ALLi would like to extend thanks to Colleen Cross for this post and for her work with the Fair Deal for Rights Holders and Narrators pressure group. Colleen’s first post provided useful background information that sets the context for the second more detailed post about one particular earnings category read that here. Today we're looking at whether or not you should sell your audiobook rights.