{"id":23406,"date":"2021-09-15T09:55:00","date_gmt":"2021-09-15T09:55:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/kindlepreneur.com\/?p=23406"},"modified":"2022-03-24T18:59:02","modified_gmt":"2022-03-24T18:59:02","slug":"chirp-audiobooks","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/kindlepreneur.com\/chirp-audiobooks\/","title":{"rendered":"Chirp Audiobooks Review for Authors: Is it Worth It?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Chirp is the only audiobook sales platform of its kind and one that authors should definitely use if your audiobooks are distributed wide. It is one of the best, if not <em>the <\/em>best, Audible alternative for selling or buying audiobooks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But Chirp is trying to be much more than a place to get audiobook deals. It appears to be trying to take on Audible as a competitor. If this is the case, there are a few issues that they will need to overcome first.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For this review, I took a deep dive, testing out the platform for myself, and seeing what other authors (and readers) thought of it. What follows is my conclusion.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"toc\">\nIn this article, you will learn:\n<ol>\n<li>What Chirp is<\/li>\n<li>How it works for audiobook listeners<\/li>\n<li>How it works for authors<\/li>\n<li>The benefits of using Chirp<\/li>\n<li>The drawbacks of Chirp<\/li>\n<li>My personal opinion on what authors should do with Chirp<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-yoast-seo-table-of-contents yoast-table-of-contents\"><h2>Table of contents<\/h2><ul><li><a href=\"#h-what-is-chirp-audiobooks\" data-level=\"2\">What is Chirp Audiobooks?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-how-to-submit-an-audiobook-to-chirp\" data-level=\"2\">How to Submit an Audiobook to Chirp<\/a><ul><li><a href=\"#h-step-1-make-sure-your-book-is-available-on-findaway-voices\" data-level=\"3\">Step 1: Make Sure Your Book Is Available on Findaway Voices<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-step-2-visit-the-bookbub-partners-dashboard\" data-level=\"3\">Step 2: Visit the BookBub Partners Dashboard<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-step-3-fill-out-the-required-information\" data-level=\"3\">Step 3: Fill Out the Required Information<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-step-4-submit\" data-level=\"3\">Step 4: Submit<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-how-much-does-chirp-cost-to-submit\" data-level=\"3\">How Much Does Chirp Cost to Submit?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-the-benefits-of-chirp\" data-level=\"2\">The Benefits of Chirp<\/a><ul><li><a href=\"#h-1-unique-distribution-model\" data-level=\"3\">1. Unique distribution model<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-2-ease-of-use\" data-level=\"3\">2. Ease of Use<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-3-price-control\" data-level=\"3\">3. Price Control<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-4-bookbub-curation\" data-level=\"3\">4. BookBub Curation<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-the-downsides-of-chirp\" data-level=\"2\">The Downsides of Chirp<\/a><ul><li><a href=\"#h-1-no-way-to-sell-direct\" data-level=\"3\">1. No Way to Sell Direct\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-2-only-available-in-u-s-and-canada\" data-level=\"3\">2. Only available in U.S. and Canada<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-3-contains-drm\" data-level=\"3\">3. Contains DRM<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-4-limited-pricing-structures\" data-level=\"3\">4. Limited Pricing Structures\u00a0<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-the-bottom-line-does-chirp-work\" data-level=\"2\">The Bottom Line: Does Chirp Work?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-what-is-chirp-audiobooks\">What is Chirp Audiobooks?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Chirp is a platform run by the same team at <a href=\"https:\/\/kindlepreneur.com\/bookbub-review\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">BookBub<\/a> with a similar mission: to provide the best deals to readers and listeners. But instead of providing deals on eBooks, they\u2019re providing deals on audiobooks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In some ways, it\u2019s very similar to BookBub:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>You sign up for regular emails<\/li><li>They email you with the best deals for each day or week<\/li><li>You have the option of following specific authors, genres, and individual audiobooks, so you know if and when those books have a featured deal<\/li><li>Featured deals are curated by the BookBub team<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>That said, there are a number of things that are different about Chirp, when compared to BookBub:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>It\u2019s a sales distribution platform, meaning you can actually buy audiobooks from Chirp (even if they are not on sale)<\/li><li>Deals are not to buy audiobooks on platforms like Audible or iTunes, unlike BookBub where you will be directed to your preferred retailer that has the deal<\/li><li>You must use the Chirp app to listen to your audiobooks<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Chirp is unique among audiobook retailers, because it <strong>focuses specifically on deals.<\/strong> However, you can find most traditionally published audiobooks, and a lot of <a href=\"https:\/\/kindlepreneur.com\/market-an-audiobook\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">indie published audiobooks<\/a>, on the platform, available for their retail price. This means that, if you really wanted to, you could pay full price for just about any book that isn\u2019t exclusive to ACX\/Audible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For indie authors who are not locked into <a href=\"https:\/\/kindlepreneur.com\/acx-vs-findaway-voices\/\">exclusivity contracts with ACX<\/a>, Chirp can be a viable option to sell books by securing those featured deals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But is it as game-changing as when you get a BookBub featured deal? That remains to be seen.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Chirp is still new, and is still building its audience. But it has a lot of good things going for it, including a great editorial team and the ability to reach a lot of audiobook listeners.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How Does it Work for Listeners?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The process for listeners to use Chirp is fairly simple. You can follow these steps:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol><li>Sign up for Chirp on their website<\/li><li>Add your genre preferences and select any favorite authors or books for your wishlist<\/li><li>Download the Chirp app and log in with your signup details<\/li><li>Watch for daily (or weekly) emails about audiobook deals<\/li><li>When you find a book you like, purchase it through Chirp\u2019s website<\/li><li>Download the book onto the app<\/li><li>Start listening<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>It really is a simple process, and the app is actually quite intuitive. I was playing around with it myself, and even bought a $.99 book just to make this review. As an audiobook platform, I was pleasantly surprised at how smooth the purchase process was.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Now, listeners do have to keep the audiobook on the Chirp app. Or they can listen through a web browser on the Chirp website or through a smart home device like Alexa. I found this to be a bit of a downside, but one that most other audiobook platforms have as well.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-how-to-submit-an-audiobook-to-chirp\">How to Submit an Audiobook to Chirp<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The process of submission for an Audiobook deal on Chirp is similar to the same process on BookBub. However, keep in mind that Chirp is an actual distribution platform, so there are a few differences.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-social-warfare-click-to-tweet social-warfare-admin-block\"><div class=\"sw-tweet-clear\"><\/div><a class=\"swp_CTT style1\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/share?text=Chirp+is+one+of+the+best%2C+if+not+the+best%2C+Audible+alternative+for+selling+or+buying+audiobooks.+Click+here+to+find+out+why.+%23bookmarketing+%23kindlepreneur&url=https:\/\/kindlepreneur.com\/chirp-audiobooks\/\" data-link=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/share?text=Chirp+is+one+of+the+best%2C+if+not+the+best%2C+Audible+alternative+for+selling+or+buying+audiobooks.+Click+here+to+find+out+why.+%23bookmarketing+%23kindlepreneur&url=https:\/\/kindlepreneur.com\/chirp-audiobooks\/\" rel=\"nofollow noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><span class=\"sw-click-to-tweet\"><span class=\"sw-ctt-text\">Chirp is one of the best, if not the best, Audible alternative for selling or buying audiobooks. Click here to find out why. #bookmarketing #kindlepreneur<\/span><span class=\"sw-ctt-btn\">Click To Tweet<i class=\"sw swp_twitter_icon\"><\/i><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-step-1-make-sure-your-book-is-available-on-findaway-voices\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);color:#f7782d\" class=\"has-inline-color\">Step 1<\/mark>: Make Sure Your Book Is Available on Findaway Voices<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Findaway Voices is an official distribution partner for Chirp. If you are an indie author, that means you must use Findaway Voices if you want your book to be even eligible for a chirp deal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If your book is exclusive to ACX, then you will not be eligible for a Chirp deal.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you use another audiobook distribution service other than Findaway Voices, your book will not be eligible for a Chirp deal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So assuming you\u2019re not exclusive to ACX, all you have to do is upload your book to Findaway\u2019s platform, and be sure to include Chirp in the list of audiobook retailers where you want your book to be.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-step-2-visit-the-bookbub-partners-dashboard\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);color:#f7782d\" class=\"has-inline-color\">Step 2<\/mark>: Visit the BookBub Partners Dashboard<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If you don\u2019t have a BookBub Partners account already, go ahead and make one.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Then from your dashboard, under \u201cMy Promotions\u201d select \u201cChirp Audiobook Deals\u201d or visit <a href=\"https:\/\/partners.bookbub.com\/audiobook_promotions\/about\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">this link<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Select \u201cSubmit Audiobook Deal\u201d.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image border\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/kindlepreneur.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Chirp-audiobook-deals-1024x391.png\" alt=\"The Chirp audiobooks dashboard\" class=\"wp-image-23412\" width=\"768\" height=\"293\" srcset=\"https:\/\/kindlepreneur.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Chirp-audiobook-deals-1024x391.png 1024w, https:\/\/kindlepreneur.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Chirp-audiobook-deals-300x114.png 300w, https:\/\/kindlepreneur.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Chirp-audiobook-deals-768x293.png 768w, https:\/\/kindlepreneur.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Chirp-audiobook-deals-1536x586.png 1536w, https:\/\/kindlepreneur.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Chirp-audiobook-deals.png 1900w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-step-3-fill-out-the-required-information\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);color:#f7782d\" class=\"has-inline-color\">Step 3<\/mark>: Fill Out the Required Information<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>You will then get a reminder that your book must be available via Findaway Voices. Assuming that it is, just click the link that says \u201cMy Book Is on Findaway\u201d.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image border\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"597\" height=\"330\" src=\"https:\/\/kindlepreneur.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/findaway-for-chirp.png\" alt=\"notice on Chirp to make sure your book is in Findaway Voices\" class=\"wp-image-23414\" srcset=\"https:\/\/kindlepreneur.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/findaway-for-chirp.png 597w, https:\/\/kindlepreneur.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/findaway-for-chirp-300x166.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 597px) 100vw, 597px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>You will then come to a screen that asks for more information on your book. You\u2019ll be asked for the following:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><strong>Choose your book: <\/strong>search through their database to find your book. If you\u2019ve listed your audiobook in Findaway Voices it should be searchable here.<\/li><li><strong>Deal Timing:<\/strong> When you are submitting your deal for.<\/li><li><strong>Suggested Category: <\/strong>The big overall genre of your book.<\/li><li><strong>Discount Price: <\/strong>Here you can select the price that you intend to discount your book for.<\/li><li><strong>Additional Comments:<\/strong> You can add anymore information that you want the editorial team to know.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image border\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/kindlepreneur.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Chrip-audiobook-submission.png\" alt=\"the submission form for Chirp Audiobooks\" class=\"wp-image-23413\" width=\"741\" height=\"620\" srcset=\"https:\/\/kindlepreneur.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Chrip-audiobook-submission.png 988w, https:\/\/kindlepreneur.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Chrip-audiobook-submission-300x251.png 300w, https:\/\/kindlepreneur.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Chrip-audiobook-submission-768x642.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 741px) 100vw, 741px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-step-4-submit\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);color:#f7782d\" class=\"has-inline-color\">Step 4<\/mark>: Submit<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Once all your details are squared away, you can hit submit and you\u2019re good to go!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You will then wait to hear back from the editorial team to see if your book has been accepted or not. Assuming it is, you will need to keep your book discounted for the specified time.<\/p>\n\n\n\r\n<section class=\"standard-cta testimonial\" id=\"cta-block_60b64968000c9\">\r\n    <div class=\"cta-inner row\">\r\n                    <div class=\"cta-media col-md-4\">\r\n                                    <div class=\"cta-media-inner\">\r\n                    \r\n                        <a href=\"https:\/\/kindlepreneur.com\/click\/Atticus\" alt=\"Click here to see it in action\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noreferrer noopener\">                        \r\n                                                    <i class=\"fa fa-play\"><\/i>\r\n                        \r\n                                                    <div class=\"img-overlay\"><\/div>\r\n                        \r\n                        <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/kindlepreneur.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Atticus.png\" alt=\"Atticus - the #1 Book Writing and Formatting Software used by thousands of authors.\" height=\"1384\" width=\"2210\">\r\n                        \r\n                        <\/a>                    <\/div>\r\n                            <\/div>\r\n        \r\n        <div class=\"cta-body col-md-8\" style=\"text-align:left;\">  \r\n                            <a class=\"cta-heading\" href=\"https:\/\/kindlepreneur.com\/click\/Atticus\" alt=\"Click here to see it in action\">\r\n                            <h3>Formatting Has Never Been Easier<\/h3>\r\n                            <\/a>\r\n                        \r\n            <p>Write and format professional books with ease. \u00a0Never before has creating formatted books been easier.<\/p>\n            <a class=\"offer-button\" href=\"https:\/\/kindlepreneur.com\/click\/Atticus\" alt=\"Click here to see it in action\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noreferrer noopener\">Click here to see it in action<\/a>        <\/div>\r\n\r\n            <\/div>\r\n<\/section>\r\n\r\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-how-much-does-chirp-cost-to-submit\">How Much Does Chirp Cost to Submit?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>As of this writing, Chirp does not cost anything to submit a featured deal, unlike BookBub where the price can get quite high. However, this is a limited feature, and Chirp may eventually charge for featured deals in the future.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-the-benefits-of-chirp\">The Benefits of Chirp<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Chirp has a lot of things going for it. But is it still worth it? There are a number of benefits that I see for authors interested in using Chirp.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-1-unique-distribution-model\">1. Unique distribution model<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Chirp is the only platform of its kind to be an audiobook distributor with an emphasis on deals. Most other platforms use a credit or subscription service of some kind.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>And while I think Chirp could benefit from an add-on plan like this that would allow for people to have a more affordable way of picking up titles that are not and might never be discounted, it currently sets itself apart by focusing head-on on those featured deals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This is also good news for authors, because obtaining one of those featured deals could be a huge benefit, especially as Chirp continues to raise its audience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-2-ease-of-use\">2. Ease of Use<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>While using Chirp, I found that the ease of use (both for readers and authors) was quite good.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The app design, as well as that of the BookBub Partner dashboard, is highly intuitive, and it\u2019s fairly easy to figure out what to do in order to make your submission.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-3-price-control\">3. Price Control<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>One of the best benefits of Chirp (and being wide with audiobooks in general) is that you have price control.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Good deals are likely to move the needle when trying to sell audiobooks, and traditionally the prices have been locked by Audible, so we previously had no control over discounts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When you go wide, that changes, and with Chirp, you can really take advantage of a discount if you can get a featured deal, because they have the audience to deliver.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-4-bookbub-curation\">4. BookBub Curation<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Chirp is run by the same editorial team that runs BookBub, and this is by far the biggest advantage that Chirp has over any other audiobook platform.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>BookBub is insanely huge, with millions of subscribers, and while not all of those people have transferred over to Chirp, it\u2019s safe to say that BookBub has a solid platform from which to initiate change.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Not only does the Chirp\/BookBub team have a great audience, but they are also highly experienced in the field, and know what to look for in a good book.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I personally found myself enjoying their curated lists on the Chirp website, things like best history audiobooks or funniest audiobooks. And that\u2019s just bonus content. Their deal selections have just as much care put into them.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Overall, I\u2019d say Chirp is starting from a position of strength, and has the chance to become a serious contender to the giant elephant in the room, Audible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-the-downsides-of-chirp\">The Downsides of Chirp<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>While a promising start, Chirp still has a few hurdles to overcome before I would call them the savior of audiobook sellers. Some of these are nitpicky, but are big things that I think Chirp could improve on if they want to compete with Audible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-1-no-way-to-sell-direct\">1. No Way to Sell Direct&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>In order to sell a book on Chirp, you must be partnered with Findaway Voices. This is fine, until you realize that Findaway Voices gets a small cut of your income.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For a lot of people, this wouldn\u2019t be a problem, but if sales on Chirp really begin to take off, some authors might want to sell to them directly to earn better royalties.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-2-only-available-in-u-s-and-canada\">2. Only available in U.S. and Canada<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>This is something that is likely to change as Chirp gains traction, but currently the platform is only available in the U.S. and Canada. Anyone in the U.K. or any other country will have to wait.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>That said, this is a common occurrence whenever a new service comes along. Assuming Chirp continues to do well, I think it\u2019s just a matter of time before we see it in other countries.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-3-contains-drm\">3. Contains DRM<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Again, this is a problem that almost all other platforms have. DRM (digital rights management) is an encoding process that keeps you from making lots of copies of your audiobook.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>What this means for Chirp users is that they can <em>only<\/em> listen to the audiobooks in the Chirp app.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Personally, I think it would be nice to have a way to download the book and load it onto my Apple Books app, or burn it to a DVD or whatever form one might want to use to consume audiobooks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Sadly, this is not possible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-4-limited-pricing-structures\">4. Limited Pricing Structures&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Chirp is a full-on audiobook marketplace, with most of the audiobooks you would expect to see from traditional publishers and indie authors publishing wide.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I myself couldn\u2019t help but peruse their selection of <em>Star Wars<\/em> books, which is just as good as any other audiobook platform.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>That said, if I wanted any of those <em>Star Wars<\/em> audiobooks, I would either have to wait until a deal became available, or pay full price for them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Paying full price would cost me at least double what I could get on Audible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So unless you have the patience of an Egyptian pyramid, or a whole lot of money to spend (doubtful if you\u2019re using Chirp because of their deals), then getting your hands on these books is kind of out of the question. If I wanted to collect all those <em>Star Wars <\/em>books, I\u2019d be out of luck, and better off with Audible or some other audiobook platform.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I think Chirp could benefit from some kind of alternative pricing structure that would allow people to get these books at a competitive price. This could be either a subscription or a credit system like Audible uses. Or they could simply price all of their books around the same price as an average Audible credit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This may or may not happen. Having a subscription kind of goes in the face of what BookBub\/Chirp stands for.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>And yet, I\u2019m guessing 90% of their library will probably never have a featured deal. What do you do about the people who don\u2019t want to pay full price on those? I\u2019m pretty sure Chirp doesn\u2019t want people to go to Audible instead.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Basically, I think it would be good to find a way around this.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-the-bottom-line-does-chirp-work\">The Bottom Line: Does Chirp Work?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>I would love to be able to comment on whether or not a Chirp deal is effective at selling books, but there are just too many variables to say with certainty. You\u2019d have to have a good cover, a good description, and we have no idea what Chirp\u2019s audience is like, or how much it\u2019s likely to grow.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>That said, I think there is a lot of hope for Chirp, despite a few nitpicky details that I believe set it back a bit. 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