Passive income: NO

Earning passive income as an audiobook narrator is challenging and rare. Most narrators earn actively by recording and editing audiobooks, which requires ongoing effort. To make it passive, one would need a large catalog of audiobooks that continue to sell over time, which is uncommon. Automation or outsourcing is limited since narration is a personal skill. Few narrators reach passive income levels; most continue active work. Myths include the belief that once an audiobook is recorded, it will generate ongoing income without further effort. Realistically, passive income is more likely for established narrators with a significant portfolio and strong sales history.