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Writing a book is hard. Publishing it is even harder. Succeeding as an author? That’s practically wizardry. Good thing you don’t have to figure it all out alone. Pros Talking Prose is your backstage pass to the writing and publishing world, hosted by seasoned pros Stacey Smekofske and Troy Lambert. We’ll help you skip the mistakes, laugh through the chaos, and build the writing career you actually want without the smoke and mirrors. New episodes every week. Therapy not included — but highly encouraged.
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Saturday Aug 09, 2025
Saturday Aug 09, 2025
Amazon Strikes Again: Audible’s New Plan Could Gut Your Audiobook Royalties
Amazon’s Audible just pulled a move that could quietly slash indie author earnings, and they’re selling it like it’s a gift to creators. Spoiler: it’s not.
In this episode of Pros Talking Prose, Stacey and Troy rip the shiny wrapping off Audible’s “Premium Plus” rollout to reveal the fine print that could leave authors earning less than ever. Think Kindle Unlimited for audiobooks… but with even more ways for Amazon to keep the cash.
We’re exposing:
- How the new royalty pool works, and why you’ll be splitting your earnings with hundreds of other books.
- The truth about Findaway Voices, Spotify, and why Audible might be sweating the competition.
- Why exclusivity is a trap that benefits Amazon more than you.
- The simple shift that could put more audiobook money back in your pocket.
If you’re an author—or plan to become one—you can’t afford to miss this breakdown. Before you sign away exclusivity or cheer for Audible’s “creator-centric ethos,” you need to know whose pocket it’s really filling.
Hit play, subscribe, and make sure your audiobook profits don’t get swallowed whole.
We refer to the following references in this video:
Daniel Greene: The Audible Situation Got Much Worse
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9H0ivgubPtI&t=1s
Audible's Article: Audible’s New Royalty Model: More Opportunities for Authors and Publishers
https://www.audible.com/about/newsroom/audibles-new-royalty-model-more-opportunities-for-authors-and-publishers?srsltid=AfmBOooElBqgE1y2BBeEO8IoaPdwDbaQK-4L3wXem4FWNi-xHPrm1CP6
Midia: What Audible's New Royalty Model Means for its Audiobook Battle with Spotify:
https://www.midiaresearch.com/blog/what-audibles-new-royalty-model-means-for-its-audiobook-battle-with-spotify
Lean Media: The Truth About Audible's New Audible's New Pooled Royalty Scheme
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MP66KI7txg4
Here is the Newscast I mentioned with the beautiful Madeline White when she was with
Boise's News 6
https://www.kivitv.com/finding-hope/finding-hope-local-bestselling-horror-author-inspires-resilience-empathy
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