Audio Books
Making an Audiobook is easy.
we will walk you through every step of the process. All of your options are listed below. Contact us if you have any more questions.
Editing Package options
Single Narration
Professional narration with a single narrator with all post-production options listed below*
Narration: Price Based on Narrator’s PFH
Post Production: $95.00 PFH
Dual Narration
Two narrators for the main characters of your book with all post-production options listed below*
Narration: Price Based on Narrator’s PFH
Post Production: $100.00 PFH
Duet Narration
Two narrators for the main characters speaking no matter the POV with all post-production options listed below*
Narration: Price Based on Narrator’s PFH
Post Production: $200.00 PFH
All Audio Packages Include:
An initial phone call to discuss your book and pre-production work
One directed session with the narrators to establish character voices
Raw cut edits
Pick-up session edits, if needed *
Audio track clean-up
Mastering the tracks to be ready for all audiobook platforms
*Pick-ups are narrator errors that are mispronounced words and missed words only that need to be re-recorded.
$500 Non-Refundable Down Payment at the time of booking.
If you book a series that is more than 3 books, receive a 10% discount on audio engineering.
Dual/Duet Productions are charged an extra $75 per narrator for the extra coordination and planning time needed for the production team and narrators.
Creating your own package option is possible. If this is your desire, please fill out the form for audiobooks on the contact us page and book a call to discuss your specific needs.
To compare our prices to industry standards, click here.
add-on options
One Pass Proof & Master
You take care of the basic rough editing cuts, and we’ll take care of the proofing and the mastering of the tracks. This is a one pass process only.
$80.00 PFH
One Pass Edit
If you just need rough editing done for the tracks and want to have mastering done elseware then this is the option for you.
$50.00 PFH
One Pass Master
If you only need your tracks mastered for all audiobook platforms, this is the option for you.
$30.00 PFH
Live Script Management
Helps reduce errors in narration and pick-up editing corrections during post production time. Also can reduce proofing time with beta listeners.
$30.00 PFH
Live Directed Sessions
This option inclues everthing from the live script management option and includes character continuity and proper emotional delivery when recording.
$45.00 PFH
Live Audio Proofing
This is a professional quality control check to help ensure the narration matches the book,
[Highly Reccommend]
$30.00 PFH
Opening and Closing Credit Music
All music and sound effects are liscened and royalty free.
$15.00 Flat without Narration
$25.00 Flat with Narration
Promo Audio Sample for Marketing
Create an audio sample from the book for social media and marketing purposes. (Cover art must be provided)
$10.00 Flat Fee
Sound Effect or Music Interludes
Interludes inbtween chapters or acts of the book with a sound effect or music can enhance the listeners experience.
All music and sound effects are liscened and royalty free.
$5.00 PFH
Audiobook Upload
We can upload your audiobook for you, or we can teach you how to do it for future projects.
$50 Flat Fee with 3 Fixes
AUdiobook production
made easy
“For a 10th straight year, the Audio Publishers Association’s annual sales survey has revealed a double-digit increase in audiobook sales.”
— Shannon Maughan from Publishers Weekly ( June 2022 )
“The global audiobooks market size is anticipated to reach USD 35.05 billion by 2030 and is expected to expand at a compound annual growth rate of 26.4% from 2022 to 2030.”
— Business Wire ( August 2022 )
Do any of these sound familiar?
✔ Is an audiobook worth the money?
✔ Can I afford this?
✔ I’m confused about the whole process.
✔ I don’t know where to start!
✔ I don’t where or how to upload an audiobook.
✔ How do I hire a narrator?
✔ Should I go through with this?
What if I told you…
✔ Creating an audiobook is worth the investment.
✔ Can afford it.
✔ The process is simpler than you think.
✔ We’ll walk through the options available.
✔ We can teach you how or we can just do it for you.
✔ We have in-house narrators to start auditions immediately.
✔ Didn’t have to worry about any part of the audiobook process.
All Audio Packages Include:
An initial phone call to discuss your book and pre-production work
One directed session with the narrators to establish character voices
Raw cut edits
Pick-up session edits, if needed
Audio track clean-up
Mastering the tracks to be ready for all audiobook platforms
If you book a series that is more than 3 books, receive a 10% discount on audio engineering.
Creating your own package option is possible. If this is your desire, please fill out the form below and book a call to discuss your specific needs.
To compare our prices to industry standards, click here.
Here's what happens when you sign up:
Step 1.
You’ll fill in the form on the contact us page and tell us all about you & your needs!
Step 2.
Once we confirm this is a good fit for you, we’ll send you a contract & invoice for the required downpayment.
Step 3.
We’ll get to work creating a production schedule for you.
Step 4.
We’ll get to work on creating your incredible audiobook.
FAQs
1. How do I get started creating an audiobook?
Contact us to start your audiobook production plan.
2. How should I budget for an audiobook?
Most of your budget will go toward narration, which depends on the narrator(s) PFH (Per Finished Hour) rate. Non-Union Voice Actor average $90-$120 PFH vs. Union Voice Actor starts at $230 PFH.
Update: If a non-union actor is working with a union actor, the non-union actor’s PFH
3. What does per finished hour mean?
If you have a thirteen-hour audiobook, the narrator(s) will be paid for thirteen hours.
4. How long will my audiobook be when It’s finished?
A 100,000-word manuscript will average between 13-14 hours.
5. how long will post-production take?
A 13- 14 hour audiobook will take about three weeks to edit.
6. what are the different stages of audiobook production?
Pre-Production: Script Creation, Narrators chosen
In-Production: Narrators record your book
Post-Production: Sound Engineers clean up and finalize the audio for audiobook vendors.
7. How long will my audiobook take?
Once the book is in post-production, it will take about 2-6 weeks, depending on length and narration type.
Narration time will depend on the narrator’s schedule.