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Why None of My Books Are Available on Audible

And Why Amazon Owes Me $3,218.55

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Why None of My Books Are Available on Audible

By: Cory Doctorow
Narrated by: Cory Doctorow
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A short audiobook I produced to be distributed through Amazon's ACX platform, explaining how that platform's sloppy rights verification and mandatory DRM screws over writers.

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audible charged for this when the author said he intented to leave it on here for free

audible charged for this when the author said he intented to leave it on here for free

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As a creator I’ve run into many ACX issues and have wide with much of my catalog. But, I can’t afford to not publish to all platforms like ACX. Perhaps some day. Excellent essay and I highly recommend this to all creators.

Totally agree with Doctorow

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Saw Cory Doctrow give a talk recently promoting his latest book. Immediately came to Audible but only found this short essay in their vast library. Having just listened to him explain his viewpoints on similar matters, I understood where he was going with this by just reading the title. I bought this as a vote in support of spreading his words. You can go to his site to buy all his books directly.

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explains Amazon’s monopoly power in audiobooks and encourages users to look beyond Audible for books. Don’t assume no audiobook is available just because nothing comes up in an Amazon search

very clear explication of DRM’s impact on audiobooks

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DRM is a scourge on humanity and should be dismantled and removed altogether. And I will write a few more words because apparently I have to. 🙂

Excellent commentary on a serious issue

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I wish Audible provided simple MP3 files as it would give us additional ways to enjoy the stories we purchase here.

I agree with Cory but Audible is unstoppable

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I never before considered DRM as an existential threat. Lots to consider in this brief essay.

Food for thought

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I can't in my right mind justify paying Amazon monthly for books, audio or visual.

unsubscribing from audible thanks to this

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Things you didn’t know you didn’t know. Now I will search for your books on your website!

Good to know!

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Amazon doesn't allow authors to list their own audio books unless they submit to adding DRM? Why am I even surprised. Monopolies continue to suck.

Well isn't that interesting

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