Writing a novel is difficult, but its only the first part of your journey to being an author.

Over a quarter of Americans listen to audiobooks, which is a very significant market to simply ignore.

Audiobook production, publication, and distribution can be difficult tasks.

An Image of a Phone Playing an Audiobook Surrounded by a Microphone and Headphone

Here are some of the best audiobook publishing platforms for you to consider.

1.ACX

First up on this list comes Audiobook Creation Exchange, or ACX.

ACX is Amazons audiobook marketplace aimed at professional narrators, authors, and more.

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Alternatively, you’ve got the option to sell the audio rights entirely to audio publishers.

2.Findaway Voices

Next up, we have Findaway Voices.

If youre looking for professional-level audiobook production, then Findaway Voices is a great resource.

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Kobo Writing Life also allows you to self-publish audiobooks as well.

4.Google Play Books

Next, we have Google Play Books.

What makes Google Play Books a great service for self-publishing your audiobook is actually itsauto-narrated audiobooks feature.

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This lets Google Play Books automatically convert ebooks directly into audiobooks.

Its noticeably cheaper, too.

Perfect for if you’re looking foralternatives to Audible.

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7.PublishDrive

Next, we have PublishDrive.

PublishDrive is a distribution web connection that allows you to easily reach a wide variety of different distribution channels.

If youre looking for a huge variety of distribution options, then PublishDrive might just be what you need.

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Lantern Audio can be used to both produce and distribute audiobooks.

10.Scribe

Finally, we have Scribe.

Scribe is an all-in-one audiobook service that aims to give everyone the production studio experience.

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You will either be paired with a professional narrator or coached on how to speak your work yourself.

From there, your audiobook will go through post-production and distribution, which Scribe handles in-house.

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