Audiobook production
Bring your book to listeners with a professional audiobook
Audiobooks reach readers on commutes, workouts and walks. We coordinate narration, recording, editing and mastering so your audiobook sounds polished and meets platform requirements.
- Narrator selection with auditions
- Script preparation and pronunciation guide
- Recording, editing and mastering
- Quality control listen-through
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Overview
The right voice changes everything
An audiobook is a performance as well as a recording. The narrator's voice, pacing and character work shape how listeners experience your book, so we start with the voice. We help you define what you are looking for and review auditions together.
Production then follows a careful sequence: script preparation, recording, editing out mistakes and noise, and mastering to consistent levels. Every chapter is checked before delivery.
What's included
Audiobook production stages
Narrator casting
Guidance on voice, accent and style, with auditions from suitable narrators.
Script preparation
Manuscript adapted for audio, with a pronunciation guide for names and terms.
Recording
Recording in a suitable acoustic environment.
Editing and mastering
Removal of errors and noise, with levels mastered for consistency.
Quality control
A full listen-through to catch mispronunciations and technical issues.
Delivery
Chapter files and retail samples prepared to platform requirements.
What a finished audiobook includes
- Chapter files
- Separate files for opening credits, each chapter and closing credits.
- Retail sample
- A short excerpt for listeners to preview before purchase.
- Consistent levels
- Mastered audio so volume stays even from chapter to chapter.
- Audiobook cover
- Your cover adapted to the square format audiobook stores require.
Workflow
From manuscript to audiobook
Plan and cast
We agree on style and timeline, then review narrator auditions with you.
Record
Your book is narrated using the approved script and pronunciation guide.
Edit and review
Audio is edited and mastered; you review chapters and request corrections.
Deliver
Final files are prepared for your chosen audiobook platforms.
Who it's for
Is this service right for you?
Audiobook Services is a good fit for:
- Authors adding an audio edition to a published book
- Non-fiction authors who want to narrate their own book
- Series authors building an audio catalogue
- Memoir authors wanting their story in their own voice
Not sure this is the right service?
Many authors need a combination of services, or a different starting point than they expected. Tell us where your book is today and we will recommend the best next step.
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Questions about Audiobook Services
Can't find what you're looking for? Contact us and we'll answer your questions directly.
Ask a questionCan I narrate my own audiobook?
Yes. Many non-fiction and memoir authors do. We can advise on recording setup and handle editing and mastering.
How long does an audiobook take to produce?
It depends on book length, narrator availability and how quickly chapters are reviewed. We provide a schedule after reviewing your manuscript.
Where can I sell my audiobook?
Audiobooks can be distributed to major retailers and library platforms. We will discuss the options that suit your rights and goals.
Ready to reach listeners?
Tell us about your book's length and genre and we will outline the production plan.