How to buy audiobooks on audible

May 2024 · 5 minute read

How do I buy audiobooks on Audible?

Purchase Audible Titles
  • Go to www.amazon.com/audible.
  • Browse Audible’s selection or search for an audiobook that you’d like to purchase.
  • Purchase the audiobook: If you’re not currently an Audible member: Select Start your free trial or Buy with 1-Click.
  • Why can’t I buy Audible books on my iPhone?

    On iOS at least, Amazon doesn’t allow in-app purchases because Apple would take a cut of the money. By forcing you to go to the web, Amazon retains all of the money from each sale.

    How do I buy Audible books on my iPhone?

    Follow these steps:
  • Open the Audible app.
  • Tap Discover.
  • Search for and tap on the audiobook you want to add to your library.
  • Tap Buy with 1 Credit.
  • Tap Confirm.
  • The audiobook is added to your library.
  • Why can’t I buy an audible book on Amazon?

    If you have no remaining credits with your Audible membership, the option to purchase with a credit will be unavailable. You may instead purchase the audiobook using your 30% off member discount.

    Is audible free with Amazon Prime?

    An Audible membership does not come free with Amazon Prime, but while it requires a separate subscription, Prime members do stand to get discounted pricing on membership. A number of Audible books are free with your Prime membership, though the list of titles is small compared to the entire Audible library.

    Is audible worth the money?

    Paying a monthly fee to get Audible membership is worth it if you listen to audio on the go and love reading. You can mark your place in an audiobook and make notes using the Audible app. However, this isn’t as efficient as having a copy of the book that you can flick through on a screen or a tablet.

    Is audible worth it 2020?

    So, Audible is not worth it if: You’re a frugal person who cut on lattes to save for your retirement. Seriously, if that’s you, then the $14.95 monthly fee is definitely not something you would be excited about. You can buy books on Audible occasionally as a non-member, but a full-time membership is a strict no-no.

    Is Audible Unlimited worth it?

    It’s actually the cheapest unlimited audiobook subscription on the market! However, the Audible Premium Plus plan is only $7 more expensive. So, yes, Audible Plus is worth it.

    Can you only listen to 1 book a month on audible?

    Yeah. The subscription plans give you one or two books per month, but you can always purchase more (and you get a discount if you‘re a member).

    Do you get unlimited books with Audible?

    You get UNLIMITED access to thousands of select audiobooks and podcasts in the Audible Plus Catalog for $7.95/month.

    What is the most expensive book on Audible?

    With the price of $120.74, the book Ulysses, Authored by James Joyce and Narrated by Jim Norton is the most expensive book on Audible!

    Do you have to pay for each book on Audible?

    You have to pay for every book you want to listen to. It’s not a Netflix type system. Yes, there is a maximum amount of credits you can have, and it’s very low. Once you hit the cap you don’t get any more credits for your monthly fee.

    Is there a cheaper alternative to audible?

    audiobooksnow

    Audiobooksnow can be assumed as the cheapest Audible alternative. Club pricing plan is the best deal on digital audiobooks you’ll find. Compared with the Audible subscription service fee–$14.99 per month, the Club pricing plan is $4.99.

    Which is better audible or audiobooks?

    Audible and Audiobooks‘ key differences are that Audible offers a better returns policy and audio quality, more original titles, and a yearly subscription discount. Otherwise, the services are identical, the price, apps, and audiobook library are excellent for both.

    Why is audible so expensive?

    Because aside from the rights to do it, they have to pay for a narrator, producer, audio engineer and/or sound editor, packaging (yes, they still made the CDs even if you are downloading), advertising and etc. Audible just sells them mostly, another company is making them.

    What is the average cost of a book on Audible?

    If you listen to two books each month, Audible looks even more attractive. The average book price for the monthly platinum subscription is a few cents less than $11.50 and two full price audiobooks from the Google Play Store could easily cost four times as much.

    How can I get free audible credits?

    When you download the Audible app and sign up for the free trial, you get 2 credits added to your account for free. You’re only charged for the basic Gold Monthly membership after the 30-day trial. Once you are in a monthly Audible membership, you get 1 or 2 free credits every month, depending on which tier you choose.

    Do authors make money from Audible?

    Audible never pays authors the stated “royalty” rate. Instead, they base the “royalty” on “Net Sales,” a number so heavily manipulated by Audible, that these “Net Sales” adjustments amount to a 50% deduction from the retail selling price.

    How can I turn my book into an audiobook?

    Here are the steps for how to make an audiobook:
  • Prep your book for audiobook recording.
  • Decide who will record it.
  • Hire an audiobook narrator.
  • Record the audiobook yourself.
  • Work with an audiobook producer.
  • Create the audiobook at home.
  • Upload your audiobook to ACX.
  • Do audiobook narrators get royalties?

    Narrators get paid in one of 3 ways: Pay for Production, Royalty Share, and Royalty Share Plus. The way it works is authors and narrators contact each other and negotiate a pay per finished hour (PFH).

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