Design and produce
Audiobook production that keeps listeners listening
From script preparation and narrator casting to recording, editing and mastering, we produce audiobooks that meet the technical requirements of the major audio platforms.
- Published books
- Memoirs read by the author
- Series
- Non-fiction for commuters
Narration is a performance
A good narrator changes pace, holds character voices and keeps listeners inside the story. Good production removes everything that distracts: breaths, clicks, uneven levels and background noise.
We match your book with a narrator, or prepare you to narrate it yourself, and handle every technical step after recording.
What's included in audiobook production
Choose any part of the service on its own, or combine them. Select a service to see what you receive.
Script preparation
Your text prepared for narration, with pronunciation notes and character lists.
- Narration script
- Pronunciation guide
Narrator casting
Voice samples matched to your genre, characters and readers.
- Shortlist of voice samples
Recording
Professional recording, or coaching and setup if you narrate your own book.
- Raw recordings
Editing
Mistakes, breaths and noise removed and pacing checked against the text.
- Edited chapter files
Mixing and mastering
Consistent levels and sound that meet platform technical standards.
- Mastered files
File delivery
Chapter files, retail sample and square cover ready for upload.
- Platform-ready package
Inside an audiobook
Choose a narrator style and a chapter to see how the production plan comes together.
Chapter 3 · The Lighthouse Log
Chapters
Narrator casting
Mid-range, unhurried. Suits literary fiction and memoir.
Illustration of a production plan. No audio is played.
Example created to illustrate the service. Titles and text are samples.
How it works
You approve each stage before the next one begins. Your proposal sets out the schedule for your book.
- 1
Brief and script
Script prepared and pronunciation agreed.
- 2
Casting
You choose from narrator samples.
- 3
Recording
Chapters recorded and checked.
- 4
Edit and master
Edited, mixed and mastered to platform specs.
- 5
Delivery
Files and retail sample delivered.
Narration styles
- Single narrator
- Dual narration
- Author-read
- Full cast
- Fiction
- Non-fiction
- Children's
- Memoir
What you receive
- Mastered chapter files
- Opening and closing credits
- Retail sample
- Square audiobook cover
Your written quote lists exactly what is included for your book.
Can I narrate my own audiobook?
Yes, especially for memoir and non-fiction. We can help with setup and coaching, then handle editing and mastering.
How long does audiobook production take?
It depends on the length of the book and the narrator's schedule. Your proposal sets out each stage.
What formats will I receive?
Chapter files mastered to the requirements of the platforms you plan to use, plus a retail sample.
Talk to us about audiobook production
Tell us about your book and we will reply with the route and a quote. Prefer to chat? Message us on WhatsApp.
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