Can you get an audio book without a subscription?
No! You can purchase Audible audiobooks without having a membership plan. However, you will be paying full price for the audiobooks using your credit card as opposed to taking advantage of our membership benefits and discounts. To purchase an audiobook on the Audible website, follow these steps.
How much does it cost to voice an audiobook?
How much does it cost to make an audiobook? An average audiobook created with Findaway Voices has about 50,000 words and costs between $1,000 and $2,000. We can estimate the cost of your audiobook by multiplying a per finished hour narrator rate with the estimated length of your finished recording.
What is best service for audio books?
- Audible: Best audiobook service overall.
- Audiobooks.com: A superb app, and wide choice.
- Scribd: Best unlimited service.
- Kobo Audiobooks: Best value subscription.
- Google Play Books: Good for Android users.
- Apple Books: Good for iPhone users.
- Downpour: Best for casual readers / listeners.
How do I buy a single audiobook?
How to buy Audible books in the Audible app
- Open the Audible app on your iPhone or Android.
- Tap on the Shopping Cart icon in the top-right corner to open the Audible store.
- Tap the magnifying glass to search for an audiobook or browse the categories.
- Tap on the audiobook you want to purchase.
How much do audiobook readers get paid?
The average PFH rate for audiobook narrators (once they have some experience) is between $100 and $250 PFH.
Does Amazon Prime have free audiobooks?
Fortunately, Prime members do indeed have access to free Audible content, thanks to Prime Reading: a service that provides Amazon Prime members with a rotating library of books and magazines to enjoy as part of their membership.
Why won’t Amazon let me buy an Audible book?
Audible is changing their app experience on the Android platform. They are switching to Google Play Billing, and this will affect single titles, you will no longer be able to buy them. This will take effect on April 1st, 2022.
How do I become an audiobook reader?
4 Ways to Become an Audiobook Narrator
- The Audiobook Creation Exchange (ACX) ACX is a great place to get in the game.
- Audiobook Production Houses. I’m sure you’re familiar with the concept of a commercial production house or movie production companies.
- Casting Sites. Don’t forget about casting sites!
- Workshops.
How do I get hired to read audio books?
Resources to Find Work More audiobook-specific venues for jobs include ACX.com, VoiceBunny.com, and Voices.com, though some of these platforms are looking for narrators with experience.
Does Amazon pay to read books?
All that’s needed to get started reading aloud for money with ACX by Amazon is an Amazon account, and you can apply to be a narrator. Of course, experience is always helpful, so have some audio samples available to showcase your talent as a voice over artist.
Is Audible cheaper if you have Prime?
While Audible is not free with your Prime membership, it can be much cheaper. Prime members signing up for Audible for the first time can get a month free (or other promotional discounts, as depicted below, subject to change and prior membership status), but after that you have to pay $14.95 per month.