Audio book production
Let readers listen to your book.
We help turn a finished manuscript into an audiobook, with narration, editing and audio preparation planned around the way your story should sound.
Bring your story to life
The writing, heard in a new way.
Listening brings another pace to a book. Voice, pauses and emphasis affect how a scene or explanation lands.
We work through narrator choice, recording and audio review to create a listening edition that respects the words on the page.
- Personalitythe voice of your writing
- Pacingthe rhythm of every scene
- Emotionwhat the listener feels
- Atmospherethe world around the words
Audiobook services
The work behind the listening edition.
- Pre production
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Professional Narration
Narration that suits the language, characters and mood of your book.
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Voice Direction
A shared plan for pronunciation, pacing and the tone of the reading.
- Production
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Audio Recording
Clear recordings of the manuscript, organised for review and editing.
- Post production
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Editing & Cleanup
A careful pass for unwanted noise, repeated lines and recording errors.
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Mastering & Sound
Consistent levels and sound, with any additional audio elements agreed in the brief.
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Final Audiobook Production
Chapter files prepared around the delivery requirements of your chosen channels.
In the studio
The page becomes a performance.
Each production stage helps the recording feel consistent and comfortable to listen to.
- ManuscriptYour book, prepared
- VoiceThe narrator is chosen
- RecordingCaptured in studio
- EditingNoise and errors removed
- MasteringLevels and sound polished
- Final audiobookReady for listeners
Narration
Choose a voice that suits the writing.
A reflective memoir asks for a different reading from an energetic adventure. We discuss the delivery and listen for a voice that feels at home in your book.
Narrator options and sample material help you make that choice before the full recording begins.
- Tone
- Matched to your genre: warm, measured, tense or light.
- Pacing
- Planned with you before recording begins.
- Delivery
- Expressive storytelling that brings characters to life.
Audio production process
A plan for each stage of production.
We agree on the narration and production approach, then work through recording, review, editing and delivery.
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Manuscript review
We review the text and note its tone, structure and pronunciation needs.
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Voice & direction
We discuss voice options and agree on the style of delivery.
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Recording
The manuscript is recorded with attention to clarity and pacing.
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Editing
Recording mistakes and distracting sounds are addressed during the edit.
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Mastering
Audio levels and consistency are checked across the chapter files.
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Final delivery
The agreed audio files are organised and prepared for handover.
What you receive
Your completed audio edition.
The final delivery brings the edited chapters together in the formats agreed for your project.
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Final audio files
The recorded chapters after editing and audio mastering.
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Chapter organization
Files clearly labelled and arranged in reading order.
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Polished sound
A review for consistent sound and comfortable listening levels.
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Prepared audio files
Audio prepared for the publishing route in your project scope.
Another way for readers to spend time with your words.
americanauthors.org · Audio BookFAQ
Questions about making an audiobook.
What services do you offer for audiobook creation?
We can help with narrator selection, recording, editing, mastering and preparation of the final chapter files. Distribution support can be discussed as part of the scope.
Can I choose the narrator for my audiobook?
Yes. We discuss narrator options and the delivery you prefer before recording the full book.
How long does it take to create an audiobook?
Book length, narrator availability, pronunciation needs and review rounds affect the schedule. We discuss timing after reviewing the manuscript.
Do you add background music and sound effects?
We can discuss those elements when planning the production. Many books work best with clear narration alone, so the choice should suit the text.
What platforms will my audiobook be available on?
We prepare files for the channels agreed in your project. Each platform has its own submission and acceptance requirements.
Can I make changes after the audiobook is recorded?
You can flag recording issues during the agreed review stage. Substantial changes to the manuscript may need additional recording time.
How do I get started with your audiobook services?
Share the manuscript, approximate word count and the kind of voice you imagine. We will discuss the production options with you.
Start your audiobook
How would you like your book to sound?
Tell us about the manuscript and your plans for a listening edition.