Author Negotiations and Transparency in Audiobook Industry

The chapter explores an author's decision to withhold audiobooks from Audible due to payment issues and discusses negotiations for increased transparency in the audiobook market. It sheds light on the challenges of revenue splits, the role of platforms in content creation, and strategic approaches authors take to advocate for fair treatment. The conversation touches on the significance of maintaining special edition rights, building a loyal fan base, and multi-product revenue streams based on successful authors like Sanderson.