Audible Exploited Brandon Sanderson

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Published on August 19, 2025 1:00:21 PM ● Video Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AfSWV4O8tMY

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An inside source has come forward with serious allegations about how Audible rolled out its new royalty model. While publicly claiming to raise author royalties, the source alleges Audible knew its new system would cut their pay. They allege this perceived increase was also used to placate Sanderson when he was trying to use his secret projects to get Audible to pay authors more. Sign the petition here: https://chng.it/mdgp8mZffb

In this video, I break down:
The details of the new royalty model
How the alleged changes may reduce author pay despite the “increase” in royalties.

All claims in this video are based on allegations from a trusted inside source. Audible has not publicly addressed these specific accusations at the time of publication.

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Links & Sources:
Sanderson's original post: https://www.brandonsanderson.com/blogs/blog/regarding-audible
Industry coverage on Audible’s royalty changes → https://www.publishersweekly.com/pw/newsbrief/index.html?record=4814