• Home
  • About Us
  • Services for Authors
  • The Author’s Playbook
  • Bookstore
Get a Free Consultation

The Hidden Math of Audiobook Royalties: Why You’re Only Earning $8 on Your $20 Book

by kendall.aaron | Jan 2, 2026 | D2C Selling, Direct Commerce & Ownership, Industry Insights

You did it. You poured months, maybe years, into your manuscript. You found a narrator, paid for production, and finally, your audiobook is live. You set the price at a reasonable $20.00, feeling a sense of accomplishment. Then the first sales report comes in, and...
Next Entries »

Recent Posts

  • Your Story Deserves More Than a Sale
  • How to Sell Audiobooks Direct to Readers Worldwide
  • Author Audience Building: You Don’t Have to Become the Product
  • Social Media for Authors: What Should You Actually Post?
  • Book Marketing Before Launch: Audience Building for Fiction Authors

Recent Comments

No comments to show.

Empowering independent authors to own their story, their voice, and their success.

Quick Links
    1. About Us
    2. Blog
    3. How It Works
    4. My Books

 

Support
  1. Contact Us
  2. FAQs
  3. Privacy Policy
  4. Terms of Service

Join the Author Empowerment Newsletter.

Get free author marketing tips and D2C strategies delivered to your inbox.

© 2025 KOBA-I Audio. All Rights Reserved.