Audible is Changing its Payout Process

What These Shifts Mean for Independent Authors Moving Into 2026

I’ve been spending the last couple of weeks mapping out what next year will look like, not just for my writing life but also for how I publish my work. The more I study the habits of writers I admire, the more I realize that the most sustainable path forward for me is also the simplest one.

Write every day.

Publish consistently.

Let each piece build the ne…