ACX & wide audiobook distribution

Your Audiobook on Audible, Spotify, Apple, Libraries — Every Platform, Non-Exclusive.

Most audiobooks are on Audible only — locked to ACX exclusive and missing 40% of the market. We set up non-exclusive ACX distribution plus Findaway Voices, putting your audiobook on Spotify, Apple Books Audio, Libro.fm, Google Play, and library lending networks simultaneously. You keep 100% of rights and earn royalties from every platform.

  • Audible, Apple Books, Spotify, Libro.fm & 40+ platforms activated simultaneously
  • Non-exclusive ACX — no 7-year lock-in, full freedom to distribute everywhere
  • Library distribution via OverDrive & Hoopla — accessible to millions of borrowers
  • 100% royalty rights — you keep every dollar earned on every platform
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ACX Exclusive locks you out of 40% of the audiobook market. Forever.

ACX Exclusive gives you a higher royalty rate on Audible — but it also means your audiobook is unavailable on Spotify (which pays per stream), Libro.fm (which pays indie stores), Apple Books Audio, and every library network. Non-exclusive earns slightly less per Audible sale but dramatically more across all platforms combined.

ACX Exclusive only

  • 7-year exclusivity lock — you cannot distribute anywhere else for the entire period
  • Zero presence on Spotify — missing 500M+ monthly active users
  • No library lending — readers who use OverDrive and Hoopla can’t borrow your audiobook
  • No Libro.fm, Apple Books Audio, or Google Play royalties
  • Single-platform risk — account suspension or policy change ends all income
  • International listeners in non-Audible markets have no access to your audiobook

With Hawthorne Publishers

  • Non-exclusive ACX — Audible distribution without any exclusivity lock-in
  • Findaway Voices setup — Spotify, Apple, Libro.fm, Google Play & 40+ platforms
  • Library lending configured via OverDrive & Hoopla — accessible to 100M+ library users
  • Global pricing optimised by territory — correct currency on every platform
  • 100% royalty rights — you earn from every platform, no royalty share required
  • Live on all platforms within 2 weeks — every listing confirmed and URLs provided
400+Audiobooks placed in wide distribution
40+Platforms & retailers activated
2 wksAverage time to live on all platforms
4.9Average author rating

Every Platform Your Audiobook
Should Be On — Set Up and Live in Two Weeks.

Wide audiobook distribution has more moving parts than it looks. Here’s everything we set up and manage on every project.

Non-exclusive ACX setup

ACX account created and configured for non-exclusive distribution — giving you full Audible access without the 7-year lock-in that prevents you from distributing on any other platform.

Findaway Voices distribution

Your audiobook uploaded to Findaway Voices and distributed to Spotify, Apple Books Audio, Libro.fm, Google Play, Chirp, and 35+ additional retail platforms simultaneously.

Library lending setup

OverDrive and Hoopla distribution configured — your audiobook available in public library catalogues for borrowing, giving access to 100M+ registered library users worldwide.

Audiobook metadata optimisation

Title, narrator credit, description, categories, and keywords optimised for each platform’s search algorithm — not identical copy-paste across every store.

Global territory pricing

Pricing set for US, UK, EU, Canada, Australia, and rest-of-world — correct local currency and competitive positioning for each market to maximise earnings across all territories.

File technical verification

All audio files verified against ACX and Findaway technical specs before upload — no rejection surprises after you’ve already waited weeks for production to complete.

Listing confirmation & URLs

Every live listing confirmed and direct URLs delivered to you — Audible, Apple, Spotify, Libro.fm — so you can link to your audiobook on every platform from day one.

Royalty reporting walkthrough

Findaway and ACX royalty dashboards explained — where to check earnings, how payments are calculated per platform, and what to expect from each channel in the first 90 days.

30-day post-launch support

30 days of post-launch support — listing errors, metadata corrections, and platform questions handled so you can focus on marketing your audiobook rather than troubleshooting distribution.

Audio files in. Live on 40+ platforms in two weeks.

A four-step process — from file receipt to every listing confirmed live and URL delivered to you.

01

File Intake & Verification

Audio files received and technically verified against ACX and Findaway specs — noise floor, peak level, sample rate, and chapter naming all confirmed before any upload begins.

02

Account & Metadata Setup

ACX and Findaway Voices accounts created or connected. Full metadata written and entered — title, narrator, description, categories, keywords, and pricing for each territory.

03

Upload & Submission

Files uploaded to ACX (non-exclusive) and Findaway Voices. Library distribution via OverDrive and Hoopla configured. All submissions tracked until approval is confirmed.

04

Live Confirmation

Every listing confirmed live — direct URLs for Audible, Apple, Spotify, and Libro.fm delivered to you. Royalty dashboards explained and 30-day support begins.

05

30-Day Support

Listing corrections, metadata updates, and platform questions handled for 30 days after launch. You focus on marketing; we handle any distribution issues that come up.

Audiobook Distribution
Distribution proof

400+ audiobooks distributed wide. Every listing live. Every platform confirmed.

We’ve distributed 400+ audiobooks across ACX, Findaway Voices, and library networks. The authors who earn the most from their audiobooks aren’t the ones with the most Audible reviews — they’re the ones who are on every platform their listeners use. Non-exclusive distribution costs slightly less per Audible sale but earns significantly more in total across Spotify streams, library borrows, and Apple Books purchases combined.

  • 40+ platforms live in 2 weeks — Audible, Apple, Spotify, Libro.fm, libraries
  • Non-exclusive — no lock-in, no lost royalties, full flexibility
  • Zero technical rejections — every file verified before submission
  • 100% royalty rights — you own every dollar earned on every platform
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Our Audiobook Distribution Packages

Audible Only

ACX setup and Audible distribution for authors who already have ACX files ready to upload.

$149one-time setup
  • ACX account setup & upload
  • Non-exclusive option selected
  • File technical verification
  • Metadata entry & optimisation
  • Live confirmation & URL delivered
  • 14-day post-launch support
Most Popular
Wide Distribution

Full wide audiobook distribution — ACX, Findaway Voices, library lending, and 40+ retail platforms simultaneously.

$349one-time setup
  • Everything in Audible Only
  • Findaway Voices account & upload
  • Spotify, Apple, Libro.fm, Google Play
  • Library lending (OverDrive & Hoopla)
  • Global territory pricing
  • All listing URLs delivered
  • 30-day post-launch support
Production + Wide

Full audiobook production plus wide distribution — everything from narrator matching to live on every platform.

Custom
  • Complete audiobook production
  • Everything in Wide Distribution
  • Narrator matching & audition
  • Professional recording & mastering
  • QC + author review & approval
  • Audiobook cover included
  • 90-day post-launch support

What every distribution project is guaranteed.

These commitments are confirmed before we accept your audio files.

Zero Technical Rejection

Every file verified against ACX and Findaway specs before upload. If a platform rejects for technical reasons, we fix and resubmit at no charge.

Non-Exclusive Only

We never sign you into ACX Exclusive unless you explicitly request it. Non-exclusive is the default — protecting your right to distribute everywhere.

2-Week Live Guarantee

All platforms live within 2 weeks of file submission — confirmed at project start and tracked to completion.

100% Royalty Rights

You earn 100% of royalties from every platform. We are paid once for distribution setup — never on your ongoing sales or streaming royalties.

All URLs Delivered

Direct links to your audiobook on every platform delivered when live — ready to add to your website, email signature, and marketing materials immediately.

30-Day Support

30 days of post-launch support — listing issues, metadata updates, and platform questions handled without additional charges after your audiobook goes live.

Trusted by business leaders, entrepreneurs & executives

From first-time authors to seasoned CEOs — our clients use their books to build authority, attract clients, and leave a lasting legacy.

I've been running my consulting firm for 14 years and always knew a book would elevate my positioning. Hawthorne made it real. The ghostwriter they matched me with understood my industry from day one. The final manuscript reads exactly like me — sharp, direct, and full of the frameworks I use with clients. Closed two six-figure engagements before the official launch.

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Marcus T.
Mar 2026
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I came in with a half-finished manuscript and no clear direction. The developmental editing process was transformative — they helped me restructure the entire argument without losing my voice. The book is now the anchor of my thought leadership strategy and has been picked up by three business podcasts. Worth every dollar.

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Sarah K.
Jan 2026
★★★★★

Hawthorne handled my business memoir from outline to Amazon launch. The project manager kept everything on schedule and the ghostwriter captured 20 years of entrepreneurial lessons in a way that is genuinely engaging. It's already ranking in two categories on KDP and my speaking inquiries have tripled since launch.

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Daniel R.
Feb 2026
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As a business coach, credibility is everything. Publishing my book with Hawthorne gave me a tangible asset I can put in front of every prospective client. The team handled the cover, interior layout, ISBN, and KDP submission flawlessly. I didn't have to touch a single technical detail. Professional from start to finish.

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Jennifer W.
Dec 2025
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My executive team had been suggesting I write a strategy book for years. Hawthorne turned that idea into a polished, published reality in under five months. The ghostwriter conducted thorough interviews, the editor tightened every chapter, and the cover design looked better than books I've seen from major publishers.

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Robert A.
Nov 2025
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I used Hawthorne's book marketing and Amazon Ads service post-launch. The team built a proper campaign strategy, ran the ads, and optimised the metadata. Within six weeks we hit bestseller status in two categories. The visibility it created for my startup brand was unlike anything I'd achieved through traditional PR.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Straight answers to the questions authors ask most about this service.

We distribute to Audible (via ACX), Amazon, Apple Books, Spotify, Kobo Audio, Scribd, OverDrive (library channel), Hoopla, and Google Play Books. Distribution reach depends on your chosen exclusivity arrangement with ACX.

ACX Exclusive locks your audiobook to Audible, Amazon, and iTunes for 7 years in exchange for 40% royalties. Non-exclusive pays 25% royalties on those platforms but allows simultaneous wide distribution via Findaway Voices or similar aggregators. For most non-fiction and business titles, wide distribution earns more over time.

Yes. Distribution requires completed, mastered audio files that meet platform specifications (192kbps MP3, ACX noise floor standards). If your book has not yet been produced, we offer audiobook production as the preceding step.

ACX submission and approval typically takes 7–14 business days. Findaway Voices wide distribution takes 2–3 weeks for all channels to go live. We coordinate all platform submissions and monitor approval status.

Yes. Royalties from all platforms are paid directly to your registered account. We do not handle or intermediary your royalty payments.

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