Give your book a voice.

Professional audiobook recording, production, and distribution across Audible, Amazon, iTunes, and Spotify.

Starting at $8,000

Custom quoted for your project.

Typical timeline: 3-4 months

What's Included

Narrator Matching

Tell us the voice you hear when you imagine your book being read. We're networked with thousands of narrators and will find the perfect match. If you choose to narrate yourself, we'll prepare and coach you through the process.

Professional Recording

Studio-quality recording with professional direction and engineering at partner studios in Los Angeles, New York, and nationwide.

Post-Production

Full editing, mastering, and quality control to meet Audible's standards. Your audiobook will sound polished and professional from start to finish.

Distribution & Royalties

Your audiobook distributed on Audible, Amazon, iTunes, Spotify, and more. You maintain full ownership and keep royalties from all sales.

How It Works

Consultation

Discuss your audiobook goals, narrator preferences, and timeline. We'll share curated narration samples so you can hear our quality firsthand.

Narrator Selection

Tell us exactly what that voice sounds like. Whether it's a deep, authoritative tone or an energetic, conversational style, we'll find the narrator who matches your vision.

Recording

Professional studio recording with expert direction. A professional narrator typically records at a 2:1 ratio—2 hours of recording for every 1 hour of finished audio.

Post-Production

Editing, mastering, and quality assurance to meet industry standards. This process typically takes 1-2 weeks based on the length of your book.

Distribution

Upload and distribute across all major audiobook platforms. Your audiobook goes live on Audible, Amazon, iTunes, Spotify, and more.

Is This Right for You?

This is for you if...

You have a completed book ready for audio
You want professional production quality on Audible and all major platforms
You want narrator matching or self-narration coaching
You want to retain full ownership and royalties

This is NOT for you if...

You don't have a completed book yet
You want to record and produce it entirely on your own at home
You need it done in under 2 months

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I estimate how long my audiobook will be? ▾

Divide your word count by 9,000 to estimate your final runtime. For example, a typical 50,000-word manuscript (about 200 pages) will be roughly 5.5 hours of finished audio.

How long does it take to fully produce an audiobook? ▾

Typical audiobook production takes 3-4 months from signing your agreement to going live on all platforms.

How long does it take to record an audiobook? ▾

A professional narrator records at close to a 2:1 ratio—for every 2 hours of recording, 1 hour of finished audio is produced. Authors or newer narrators typically record at a 3:1 ratio, which extends the recording time.

Do I need to narrate the audiobook myself? ▾

No. We're networked with thousands of professional narrators and will find one that fits the voice you envision for your book. If you do choose to narrate yourself, we'll coach and prepare you for the process at one of our partner studios.

I'm going to narrate my audiobook. How do I prepare? ▾

Long-form narration takes practice. We'll personally prepare you for the recording process to ensure you give the best performance possible. Our team will guide you on pacing, tone, and delivery before you step into the studio.

Where will my audiobook be available? ▾

Your audiobook will be distributed on Audible, Amazon, iTunes, Spotify, and other major platforms worldwide.

Do I keep my royalties? ▾

Yes. You maintain full ownership and keep royalties from all audiobook sales. If distributed through ACX/Audible, the author receives 40% of net sales. Amazon and Audible set the retail price based on your audiobook's length.

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