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Audiobook Creation & Publishing

Audiobook creation and publishing, from script to storefront

Listeners are a distinct audience, and many will never pick up the print edition. We help you produce a professional audiobook, from choosing a narrator to mastering files to the standards retailers require.

  • Narrator selection and direction
  • Recording, editing and mastering
  • Files prepared to retailer technical standards
  • Help with setting up distribution accounts

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Reach readers who prefer to listen

Audiobooks are no longer a niche. People listen on commutes, on walks, while cooking and while travelling, and a growing share of them discover new authors through audio. An audiobook gives your book a second life with an audience that your print and ebook editions may never reach.

Producing one well involves far more than reading aloud. The manuscript needs preparing for the ear: pronunciation notes, how to handle tables and footnotes, how to voice different characters. The narrator needs the right voice and style for your genre. The recording needs a quiet space and professional equipment, and the raw audio then needs editing, noise treatment and mastering so it sounds consistent from the first chapter to the last.

We guide you through each step and explain your options in plain language: professional narration, your own voice with studio support, or other approaches that suit your book and budget. Once the audio is approved, we prepare the files, cover art and metadata for the retailers and distributors you choose, so your audiobook is ready to upload and sell.

Why authors choose our audiobook creation & publishing service

  • A voice that suits your book

    We help you shortlist narrators by genre and style, review auditions with you and direct the narrator on pronunciation and tone.

  • Prepared for the ear

    We adapt the manuscript for listening, with notes for pronunciations, character voices and how to treat visual elements.

  • Professional sound quality

    Editing, noise reduction and mastering deliver consistent levels and a clean listening experience across the whole book.

  • Retailer-ready files

    Audio is exported and checked against the technical specifications of the retailers you intend to sell through.

  • Your choice of approach

    Whether you narrate yourself, hire a professional or use another approach, we explain the trade-offs honestly.

  • Distribution guidance

    We explain exclusive and wide distribution options and help you set up the accounts and metadata you need.

What is included

  • Audiobook plan and format advice
  • Manuscript preparation for narration
  • Narrator shortlist and audition support
  • Direction and review during recording
  • Audio editing, clean-up and mastering
  • Audiobook cover in the required square format
  • Files delivered to retailer technical standards
  • Guidance on distribution accounts and metadata

Who it is for

  • Authors with a published or finished book who want an audio edition
  • Non-fiction authors whose readers already listen to books while they work or commute
  • Fiction authors, especially in series, with listening-heavy genres
  • Authors who want to narrate their own book with professional support
  • Small publishers expanding their catalogue into audio

How it works, step by step

  1. Plan the audiobook

    We discuss your goals and budget, and recommend narration and distribution approaches that fit.

  2. Prepare and cast

    We prepare the script for the ear and help you find and audition the right narrator.

  3. Record

    The narrator records chapter by chapter, with direction and review points so problems are caught early.

  4. Edit and master

    Audio is edited, cleaned and mastered, then checked against retailer technical requirements.

  5. Publish

    We prepare the final files, cover and metadata and help you upload to the retailers you chose.

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Questions about audiobook creation & publishing

Should I narrate my own audiobook?

It can work well for memoir and personal non-fiction, where your voice adds authenticity. Fiction with multiple characters often benefits from an experienced narrator. We help you decide based on your book.

How long does audiobook production take?

Timelines depend on length, narrator availability and revisions. We give you a realistic schedule in writing before work begins and update you promptly if anything changes.

Where can my audiobook be sold?

Audiobooks can be distributed through marketplaces and retailers such as Audible via ACX, Apple Books, Google Play Books, Kobo and others. Each has its own terms, which we explain in plain language.

Do I need to produce an audiobook if I already have an ebook?

No, but it reaches a different audience. Many listeners rarely buy ebooks, so audio can bring your book to readers you would not otherwise reach.

Do I keep the rights?

That depends on the distribution route you choose and the agreement you sign with the platform and narrator. We explain the terms plainly so you can choose knowingly.

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