How to Publish an Audiobook: A Step-by-Step Guide to Every Major Audiobook Platform

Creating the audiobook is only the first half of the job. After the narration is produced, edited and checked, authors and publishers still have to decide where the audiobook should be published.

That decision is not as simple as uploading the same file everywhere.

Some audiobook platforms are retailers where listeners buy or stream audiobooks. Some allow direct uploads from authors or publishers. Others only receive audiobooks through distributors, publishers, library vendors or approved partners.

Before you publish an audiobook, you need to know:

• Which stores you want to reach
• Whether each store accepts direct uploads
• Whether you need an audiobook distributor
• Whether any platform asks for exclusivity
• Whether you control the audio, cover, metadata and territory rights
• Whether your audiobook files match the technical requirements of the platform

This guide explains how audiobook publishing works across Audible, Amazon, Spotify, Apple Books, Google Play Books, Kobo, Barnes & Noble, Audiobooks.com, Storytel, Chirp, Libro.fm, Everand, OverDrive, Libby, Author's Republic and Spotify or Findaway-related distribution routes.

If you are still producing the audio, start with the Narration Box Audiobook Creator . It helps authors turn manuscripts, EPUB files, PDFs and DOCX files into chapter-based audiobook projects before the finished audio is prepared for the publishing platform.

Quick answer

Most authors use one of three audiobook publishing setups:

1. Direct publishing: Upload directly to platforms that support author or publisher accounts, such as ACX for Audible/Amazon, Spotify for Authors where available, Kobo Writing Life and Google Play Books Partner Center for eligible accounts.
2. Distributor publishing: Upload once to a distributor such as Author's Republic or a Spotify/Findaway-related distribution route, then send the audiobook to multiple retailers and library systems.
3. Hybrid publishing: Upload directly to one or two major platforms, then use a distributor for stores and libraries that do not offer simple self-serve uploads.

There is no single correct route. The right choice depends on your rights, audience, countries, royalty goals, library strategy and how much metadata management you want to handle yourself.

Audiobook retailers, direct publishing platforms and distributors

Audiobook publishing is easier to understand if you separate the platforms into three groups.

Audiobook retailers

Retailers are places where listeners buy, borrow or stream audiobooks. Audible, Spotify, Apple Books, Google Play Books, Kobo, Barnes & Noble, Audiobooks.com, Storytel, Chirp, Libro.fm and Everand are examples.

Some retailers let authors or publishers upload directly. Others receive catalog through distributors or publisher relationships.

Direct publishing platforms

Direct publishing platforms let a rights holder submit an audiobook inside that platform's own account system. ACX, Spotify for Authors, Kobo Writing Life and Google Play Books Partner Center are examples, although each has eligibility rules and may not be available to every author in every country.

Audiobook distributors

Audiobook distributors send one audiobook to many stores, subscription services and library systems. They can reduce setup work, but they also add another contract, another reporting layer and sometimes a revenue share.

Distributors are especially useful for platforms that do not offer practical direct uploads for independent authors, such as Barnes & Noble Audiobooks, Audiobooks.com, Storytel, Libro.fm, Everand and many library channels.

Quick comparison: where can you publish an audiobook?

Use this table as a planning map, not as a substitute for reading the current contract inside each platform account. Audiobook policies, AI narration rules, royalties and upload access can change.

Part 1: Prepare your audiobook before publishing

1. Prepare your audio files

Every audiobook platform checks audio quality, but not every platform uses identical specifications. Before upload, confirm the current requirements for the exact platform or distributor you are using.

Common preparation tasks include:

• Export one audio file per chapter when the platform requires chapter files
• Use WAV for editing and mastering when possible
• Export MP3 only when the destination accepts or requires MP3
• Match the required sample rate and bitrate
• Check average loudness or RMS level
• Keep peak levels below the platform maximum
• Reduce background noise and room tone problems
• Keep volume consistent across chapters
• Add opening credits if required
• Add closing credits if required
• Name files in a clear chapter order
• Keep silence at the beginning and end of each file within the platform's limits
• Create a retail sample if the platform asks for one

ACX is the best-known example because it publishes detailed technical requirements for Audible. If you are preparing for Audible, use the ACX Compliance Checker as a technical preparation aid and review Narration Box's guide on using AI voice for Audible, ACX and Findaway Voices .

Passing a technical checklist does not guarantee approval by ACX, Audible, Spotify, Apple Books or any distributor. It does reduce avoidable audio mistakes before submission.

Narration Box can help you create chapter-based narration and export audio that can then be prepared for the target platform. The Audiobook Creator is built for long-form projects where authors need chapter organization, paragraph-level revisions, consistent narrators and MP3 or WAV export.

2. Prepare your audiobook cover

Audiobook covers are usually square, high resolution and readable at small sizes. Do not assume the cover that worked for your ebook is automatically accepted for audio.

Most audiobook platforms expect:

• Square cover artwork
• High resolution image files
• Clear title and author name
• Narrator name where the platform asks for it
• No tiny typography that disappears in store thumbnails
• No misleading format labels
• Artwork that matches the book metadata

Cover dimensions, file format and content rules vary by platform. Check the distributor or retailer requirements before final upload.

3. Prepare your audiobook metadata

Metadata is how stores understand, categorize and sell your audiobook. Poor metadata can delay review or create duplicate listing problems.

Prepare:

• Title
• Subtitle
• Series title and series number
• Author
• Narrator
• Publisher
• Description
• Categories
• Keywords where supported
• Language
• Publication date
• Copyright holder
• Territory rights
• ISBN where applicable
• Edition information
• Ebook or print edition match, if needed

If your audiobook uses AI narration or voice cloning, check whether the retailer or distributor requires disclosure. Some platforms have specific policies for digitally narrated or synthetic narration, and those rules are not identical across stores.

Part 2: How to publish on individual audiobook platforms

4. How to publish an audiobook on Audible and Amazon

What is Audible?

Audible is Amazon's audiobook marketplace and subscription ecosystem. For many authors, "publish on Audible" also means making the audiobook available on Amazon product pages.

Can you upload an audiobook directly to Audible?

Most independent authors use ACX to submit audiobooks for Audible and Amazon distribution. ACX is a rights-holder and narrator marketplace as well as a publishing system.

Direct ACX access depends on account eligibility, tax information, payment setup, rights ownership and supported territories. If you cannot use ACX, you may need a distributor that can deliver to Audible.

Audible / ACX audiobook requirements

ACX has detailed audio requirements. The most important areas are:

• MP3 file format requirements
• Sample rate and bitrate requirements
• RMS loudness range
• Peak level limits
• Noise floor limits
• Opening and closing credits
• Retail audio sample
• Maximum file length
• Consistent volume across files
• Matching chapter structure and metadata

Do not treat these as general "audiobook rules" for every retailer. They are ACX requirements. For ACX-specific preparation, use the ACX Compliance Checker and the existing Narration Box article on AI voice, Audible, ACX and Findaway Voices .

How to upload an audiobook to Audible

The ACX process usually looks like this:

1. Create or sign in to your ACX account.
2. Search for your book and claim the title if you control the audiobook rights.
3. Add or confirm the title metadata.
4. Upload the audiobook cover.
5. Upload audio files in the required structure.
6. Upload the retail sample.
7. Choose distribution terms.
8. Confirm rights, payment and tax information.
9. Submit for ACX review.

Audible royalties and exclusivity

ACX commonly offers exclusive and non-exclusive distribution choices. Exclusive distribution can pay a higher royalty rate, but it restricts where else you can sell the audiobook. Non-exclusive distribution usually pays a lower royalty rate, but it lets you distribute elsewhere.

Do not choose exclusivity casually. If you want the audiobook on Spotify, Google Play, Kobo, libraries, Libro.fm, Chirp or your own website, read the ACX contract before selecting an exclusive option.

Common ACX rejection reasons

Audiobooks are commonly delayed or rejected because of:

• Audio outside loudness or peak limits
• Background noise
• Excessive silence
• Missing opening or closing credits
• Files not matching the book structure
• Metadata mismatch
• Cover issues
• Rights or eligibility concerns
• AI narration disclosure or policy problems

If you are making an AI-narrated audiobook, read Narration Box's guide to using AI voice for Audible, ACX and Findaway Voices before submission.

5. How to publish an audiobook on Spotify

Can authors upload audiobooks directly to Spotify?

Spotify now has a direct route for authors and publishers through Spotify for Authors where audiobook upload access is available. This is separate from the older "send it to Spotify through a distributor" advice that appears in many older publishing guides.

If your account can upload directly, you can prepare the title inside Spotify's author or publisher system. If you cannot access direct upload, or if you want your audiobook to reach non-Spotify stores, use a distributor.

Spotify audiobook requirements

Spotify requirements can vary by upload path. Expect to prepare:

• Finished audiobook audio
• Cover artwork
• Title and contributor metadata
• Description
• Territory rights
• Pricing or sales settings where supported
• Narration disclosure where required

Because Spotify has changed its audiobook tooling over time, confirm the requirements inside your current Spotify for Authors account before formatting every file.

How to upload an audiobook to Spotify

The direct route generally looks like this:

1. Create or sign in to Spotify for Authors.
2. Set up your author or publisher profile.
3. Start a new audiobook title.
4. Add metadata, description, contributors and rights information.
5. Upload cover artwork.
6. Upload audio files or the packaged audiobook assets required by the account.
7. Set pricing and territory availability where available.
8. Submit for processing and review.

Pricing and royalties

Spotify audiobook monetization depends on the account type, territory, pricing rules and distribution route. If you upload through a distributor, the distributor agreement also affects reporting and payout.

Review and processing

Spotify processing time varies. Do not plan a launch date assuming instant availability. Upload early enough to allow time for review, asset validation and catalog propagation.

Existing Narration Box content note

Narration Box has older content that mentions Spotify or Findaway in the context of AI audiobook distribution, including Can You Use AI Voice for Audible, ACX, and Findaway Voices . Treat any older Spotify-only distribution claim as something to refresh before publication, because Spotify for Authors direct audiobook upload access has changed the route for some authors.

6. How to publish an audiobook on Apple Books

Can authors upload directly to Apple Books?

Apple Books supports audiobooks, but audiobook submission is not the same as uploading an ebook directly through a simple author dashboard. Many authors and publishers deliver audiobooks to Apple Books through approved aggregators or audiobook partners.

If you already have a publisher account and audiobook delivery access, use Apple's current book delivery process. If you are an independent author without audiobook delivery access, plan to use a distributor.

What you need before upload

Prepare:

• Final audio files
• Square cover artwork
• Complete title metadata
• Contributor metadata
• Territory rights
• Price information
• Tax and payment setup through the relevant account or partner

Apple Books audiobook requirements

Apple Books requirements depend on the delivery path. The partner or delivery system may ask for specific audio files, metadata, cover format and territory data. Always follow the delivery partner's current spec rather than copying ACX requirements.

Step-by-step publishing process

1. Decide whether you have direct Apple Books audiobook delivery access.
2. If not, choose a distributor or approved partner that can deliver to Apple Books.
3. Prepare audio, cover and metadata.
4. Add price and territory settings.
5. Submit through the partner or account.
6. Review any validation errors.
7. Wait for processing before the audiobook appears in Apple Books.

Pricing, territories and review

Apple Books availability depends on your contract, rights and countries selected during delivery. Review times vary, especially when metadata, artwork or rights need correction.

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7. How to publish an audiobook on Google Play Books

Can you upload directly?

Google Play Books has a Partner Center for book publishers. Audiobook upload access is available for eligible accounts and territories, but it may not be open in exactly the same way to every author.

If your Partner Center account supports audiobooks, you can upload directly. If not, use a distributor that can deliver to Google Play Books.

Google Play Books Partner Center

The Partner Center is where publishers manage book metadata, files, pricing, countries and sales settings. For audiobooks, confirm that your account has audiobook features enabled before planning a direct upload.

Uploading audio

Prepare complete audiobook audio, artwork and metadata before starting. Google may accept structured audiobook files through its current upload process, but the exact asset requirements should be checked in Partner Center.

Adding metadata

Add title, subtitle, author, narrator, publisher, language, description, categories, publication date, territory rights and ISBN if required.

Setting pricing and countries

Choose the countries where you hold audiobook rights and set prices according to Google Play Books requirements.

Submitting the audiobook

After the files and metadata pass validation, submit the audiobook for processing. Timing varies by account, file quality and metadata completeness.

8. How to publish an audiobook on Kobo

What is Kobo Writing Life?

Kobo Writing Life is Kobo's self-publishing platform for authors and publishers. It supports ebooks and, where available, audiobooks.

Can authors upload audiobooks directly?

Yes. Kobo Writing Life offers a direct audiobook publishing route for eligible authors and publishers. This makes Kobo different from platforms where independent audiobook uploads normally require a distributor.

Kobo audiobook requirements

Expect to prepare:

• Complete audio files
• Cover artwork
• Metadata
• Narrator and contributor details
• Territory rights
• Price settings
• Any sample or preview assets required by Kobo

Do not assume ACX technical settings are the exact Kobo settings. Follow Kobo Writing Life's current audiobook requirements.

How to upload through Kobo Writing Life

1. Create or sign in to Kobo Writing Life.
2. Choose the audiobook publishing option if it is available in your account.
3. Add audiobook metadata.
4. Upload cover artwork.
5. Upload audio files.
6. Add pricing and territories.
7. Review the title setup.
8. Submit for Kobo processing.

Pricing, royalties and territories

Kobo royalties and territories depend on your selected price, countries and current Kobo Writing Life terms. Kobo can be especially useful for authors who want direct control outside the Audible ecosystem.

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9. How to get your audiobook on Barnes & Noble

Does Barnes & Noble accept direct audiobook uploads?

Barnes & Noble Press is primarily known for ebook and print self-publishing. It is not a simple direct-upload audiobook system comparable to ACX or Kobo Writing Life.

For most independent authors, getting an audiobook into Barnes & Noble's audiobook ecosystem means using a distributor.

How audiobooks reach Barnes & Noble

Audiobooks typically reach Barnes & Noble through distribution partners, publishers and catalog feeds. The distributor sends the audiobook assets, metadata, price and rights information to Barnes & Noble.

Which distributors can deliver to Barnes & Noble?

Distributor catalogs change, so check the current partner list before enrolling. Common audiobook distribution services that may support Barnes & Noble delivery include Author's Republic and Spotify/Findaway-related distribution routes such as Voices by INaudio where Barnes & Noble is included in the current retailer list.

Do not send the same audiobook to Barnes & Noble through multiple distributors. Duplicate feeds can create conflicting metadata, duplicate listings or takedown delays.

Requirements

Your distributor will define the practical requirements. Expect standard audiobook assets: complete audio, square cover, metadata, rights, price and contributor details.

How long distribution usually takes

Barnes & Noble availability depends on the distributor and retailer processing queue. If the distributor does not guarantee a precise timeline, describe it as variable rather than promising a launch date.

10. How to publish an audiobook on Audiobooks.com

Can authors upload directly?

Audiobooks.com is primarily a retailer and subscription listening platform, not a common open self-serve upload platform for independent authors.

Distribution options

Most independent authors reach Audiobooks.com through distributors or publishers. Check whether your chosen distributor includes Audiobooks.com in its current partner list.

Audiobook requirements

Requirements are usually handled through the distributor. Prepare complete audio, cover, metadata, rights, pricing and territory information.

How your audiobook gets listed

1. Upload the audiobook to your distributor.
2. Select Audiobooks.com if the distributor offers retailer selection.
3. Submit assets for distributor validation.
4. Wait for distributor delivery and Audiobooks.com processing.
5. Check the live listing for metadata and cover accuracy.

11. How to publish an audiobook on Storytel

What is Storytel?

Storytel is a subscription audiobook and ebook service with strong reach in several international markets. It is especially relevant for authors and publishers thinking beyond the US audiobook market.

Where Storytel operates

Storytel operates across multiple countries, with availability varying by market. Territory rights matter because a title may be eligible in one country but not another.

Can independent authors upload directly?

Storytel is not usually treated as a simple self-serve upload site for individual authors. Independent authors commonly reach Storytel through distributors, publishers or aggregator relationships.

Distributor and publisher routes

Choose a distributor that lists Storytel as a current partner if Storytel is important to your strategy. Confirm territory support, language support and royalty reporting before upload.

Requirements

Expect standard audiobook assets and complete rights metadata. Storytel may also apply catalog, territory and content review criteria through the distributor relationship.

12. How to get your audiobook on Chirp

What is Chirp?

Chirp is BookBub's audiobook deals marketplace. It is built around discounted audiobook promotions rather than a normal "upload any audiobook and it goes live immediately" model.

Can authors upload directly?

Chirp is not a standard direct-upload audiobook publisher. Your audiobook usually needs to be available through a supported distributor or publisher relationship, and deal placement is selected.

How audiobooks reach Chirp

Audiobooks can reach Chirp through distribution partners that support Chirp delivery. The audiobook must be available in the catalog before a deal can be considered.

Promotions

Chirp promotions are not guaranteed. Even if your title is distributed to Chirp, you may still need to apply for or be selected for a deal. Plan Chirp as a promotional channel, not as the only retail home for your audiobook.

13. How to get your audiobook on Libro.fm

What is Libro.fm?

Libro.fm sells audiobooks through independent bookstore partnerships. Listeners can buy audiobooks while supporting local bookstores.

Can authors upload directly?

Libro.fm is not commonly used as a direct self-serve upload platform for independent authors. Most authors reach Libro.fm through distributors or publishers.

How distribution works

Select a distributor that includes Libro.fm in its current partner network. The distributor sends your files, metadata, price and rights information.

Requirements

Use your distributor's audiobook requirements. Also check the final Libro.fm listing for correct cover, author, narrator and description.

14. How to get your audiobook on Everand

What is Everand?

Everand is a subscription reading and listening service connected to the Scribd ecosystem. It includes ebooks, audiobooks and other reading content.

How audiobooks reach Everand

Audiobooks usually reach Everand through publishers and distributors rather than a simple open author upload flow.

Direct publishing vs distribution

If you do not have a direct publisher relationship, choose a distributor that currently delivers to Everand or Scribd/Everand catalog channels.

Requirements

Expect standard audiobook files, metadata, rights and cover requirements. As with other subscription platforms, terms and compensation depend on the distributor agreement and platform model.

15. How to get your audiobook into libraries through OverDrive and Libby

OverDrive vs Libby

OverDrive is the library distribution and marketplace ecosystem. Libby is the consumer app used by library patrons to borrow ebooks and audiobooks from participating libraries.

In other words, authors do not "upload to Libby" directly. They get audiobooks into the library supply chain, and library patrons may access those audiobooks through Libby if a library acquires the title.

Can authors upload directly?

OverDrive works with publishers and suppliers. Independent authors commonly reach OverDrive through distributors that supply library channels.

How independent audiobooks reach libraries

The usual route is:

1. Upload the audiobook to a distributor that supports OverDrive or library distribution.
2. Provide library-safe metadata, categories, pricing and rights.
3. The distributor delivers the title to the library marketplace.
4. Libraries decide whether to purchase or license the audiobook.
5. Patrons borrow the audiobook through Libby if their library has selected it.

Distributor options

Check whether Author's Republic, Kobo Writing Life, Spotify/Findaway-related distribution, or another distributor currently supports library delivery for your territory and rights model.

Library pricing models

Library audiobook pricing can differ from retail pricing. Some library systems use one-copy/one-user licenses, metered access, cost-per-circulation or other licensing structures. The distributor or library partner will define the available options.

How libraries select audiobooks

Distribution does not guarantee library purchases. Libraries choose titles based on budget, demand, reviews, metadata, publisher reputation, subject relevance and collection policies.

Part 3: Audiobook distributors

16. Using an audiobook distributor instead of uploading everywhere yourself

An audiobook distributor lets you upload one audiobook and send it to multiple retailers, subscription platforms and library systems.

This can be useful when:

• You want one upload dashboard
• You do not want separate accounts with every retailer
• You need access to platforms without self-serve uploads
• You want library distribution
• You want a broader international footprint
• You prefer centralized reporting

The trade-off is that a distributor can add:

• Revenue share or fees
• Slower metadata updates
• Less direct control over each listing
• Retailer exclusions depending on the distributor
• Duplicate listing risk if you use more than one distributor carelessly

17. Author's Republic

What is Author's Republic?

Author's Republic is an audiobook distributor for authors and publishers. It sends audiobooks to a network of retailers, libraries and subscription platforms.

Where it distributes

Author's Republic commonly positions itself around broad audiobook distribution, including major retailers and library channels. The exact partner list can change, so check the current Author's Republic distribution page before relying on a specific store.

Typical destination types include:

• Retail audiobook stores
• Subscription audiobook services
• Library platforms
• International listening services

How to upload

1. Create an Author's Republic account.
2. Add audiobook metadata.
3. Upload cover artwork.
4. Upload audio files.
5. Select distribution territories and stores where available.
6. Confirm rights and payment details.
7. Submit for validation and distribution.

Requirements

Author's Republic requires finished audiobook files, a cover, complete metadata and rights information. The distributor checks the assets before sending them to retail partners.

Fees and revenue share

Author's Republic generally works on a revenue-share model rather than a simple one-time upload fee. The exact share and payout terms should be checked in the current contract before uploading.

Typical use cases

Author's Republic can fit authors who want broad distribution without managing every retailer separately, especially when they care about platforms beyond Audible and Spotify.

18. Spotify / Findaway audiobook distribution

How it works

Spotify's audiobook ecosystem has changed over time, so it is important to separate two routes:

• Spotify direct upload: Authors or publishers with Spotify for Authors upload access can publish directly to Spotify.
• Broad audiobook distribution: Third-party distribution routes associated with the Findaway/INaudio ecosystem may deliver audiobooks to multiple retailers and libraries, depending on current partner availability.

Older guides often use "Findaway Voices" as shorthand for broad audiobook distribution. Before publishing or updating this article, verify the current brand name, account flow and partner list. Some older Findaway workflows have changed.

Supported stores

Supported stores depend on the current distribution service and contract. Do not assume an older Findaway list still applies. Check whether the service currently supports Apple Books, Barnes & Noble, Audiobooks.com, Storytel, Chirp, Libro.fm, Everand, OverDrive or other target channels.

Upload process

The broad distribution process usually includes:

1. Create an account with the current distribution service.
2. Add metadata.
3. Upload cover artwork.
4. Upload audio files.
5. Select territories and retailer channels.
6. Confirm rights.
7. Submit for validation and delivery.

Fees

The old and current distribution models may differ. Check whether the service uses setup fees, revenue share, retailer deductions or a combination.

Requirements

Expect distributor-specific technical requirements. Do not rely only on ACX specs or Spotify specs when sending to multiple retailers.

Retailer selection

Retailer selection matters. If you already distribute directly to a store, deselect that same store in the distributor when possible to avoid duplicate listings.

Part 4: Direct publishing vs audiobook distribution

19. Should you upload directly or use a distributor?

Use direct publishing when you want more control and you are willing to manage multiple accounts. Use a distributor when reach and convenience matter more than platform-by-platform control.

20. Can you publish the same audiobook on multiple platforms?

Yes, if your contracts allow it.

Before publishing the same audiobook on multiple platforms, check:

• Exclusive agreements
• Non-exclusive distribution terms
• Territory rights
• Narration rights
• Retailer contracts
• ISBN and edition metadata
• Distributor overlap

The biggest practical mistake is sending the same audiobook to the same retailer through multiple distributors. That can create duplicate listings, conflicting prices, mismatched covers, delayed takedowns and reporting confusion.

Keep a distribution map for every audiobook:

21. Three common audiobook distribution setups

Option 1: Publish directly where possible

You upload directly to ACX, Spotify, Kobo and Google Play Books if your accounts support those platforms. Then you use a distributor only for Apple Books, Barnes & Noble, Audiobooks.com, Storytel, Libro.fm, Everand and libraries.

This gives you more control over major platforms, but it also creates more accounts to manage.

Option 2: Use one distributor

You upload once and let one distributor send the audiobook to every supported channel.

This is the simplest route. It works well when you want broad reach and do not want to manage every store separately.

Option 3: Hybrid distribution

You publish directly to selected high-priority platforms and use a distributor for the rest.

This is common for authors who want direct control on Audible, Spotify or Kobo while still reaching libraries and smaller retailers.

Part 5: After publishing

22. How long does it take for an audiobook to go live?

Processing and review periods vary by platform, account type, metadata quality, file validation and distributor queue.

If a platform does not publish a reliable review timeline, do not promise one. Upload well before your launch date.

23. Why was my audiobook rejected?

Common rejection or delay reasons include:

• Incorrect audio specifications
• Background noise
• Loudness outside the required range
• Peak level problems
• Excessive silence
• Missing opening credits
• Missing closing credits
• Incorrect chapter naming
• Cover artwork problems
• Metadata mismatches
• Territory rights conflicts
• Duplicate distribution feeds
• Copyright concerns
• Narration disclosure or AI policy issues

Use the ACX Compliance Checker before submitting to Audible, and read Narration Box's guide on AI narration for Audible, ACX and Findaway Voices if your audiobook uses AI voices.

24. How to update an audiobook after publishing

Updates depend on the upload route.

If you published directly, update the title in that platform's dashboard. If you used a distributor, submit the correction to the distributor and wait for the update to propagate.

Common updates include:

• Replacing an incorrect chapter file
• Fixing a missing or duplicated chapter
• Correcting metadata
• Updating categories
• Replacing cover artwork
• Updating price or territory settings
• Correcting narrator or contributor information

Audio corrections can take longer than text metadata updates because the platform may need to revalidate the files.

25. How to remove an audiobook from a store

If you need to remove an audiobook, use the same route that delivered it.

• Direct ACX title: use ACX support or dashboard options according to your contract.
• Direct Spotify title: use Spotify for Authors support or dashboard options.
• Direct Kobo title: use Kobo Writing Life.
• Distributor title: request takedown through the distributor.

Takedowns can take time. Existing customers may keep access depending on the store's policies and purchase model.