Typical timelines:

| Book Length | Production Time |

|-------------|-----------------|

| Under 30,000 words | 3-4 weeks |

| 30,000-60,000 words | 4-6 weeks |

| 60,000-100,000 words | 6-8 weeks |

| Over 100,000 words | 8-12 weeks |

Rush services are available for an additional fee. Timeline begins once narrator is confirmed and full manuscript is received.

Our production process follows these steps:

1. Consultation - We discuss your book, vision, and timeline

2. Narrator Selection - You audition and select from our voice talent roster

3. Recording - Your narrator records the full manuscript in our professional studio

4. Editing & Proofing - We remove errors, mouth clicks, breaths, and background noise

5. Quality Review - You receive the audio for review and provide feedback

6. Mastering - We optimize levels and ensure retail platform compliance

7. Delivery - You receive final files ready for distribution

To begin production, we need:

- Final, proofread manuscript (Word or PDF format)

- Character list with pronunciation guides for unusual names

- Any specific pronunciation preferences (place names, made-up terms)

- Reference materials for accents or character voices (if applicable)

- Cover art (for metadata purposes)

- Book description and author bio

Our standard package includes:

- One full review round after initial production

- Pickup recordings for any narrator errors we missed

- 15 minutes of author-requested changes at no extra charge

Additional revisions beyond this scope are billed at our hourly rate. Changes to the manuscript after recording begins require new quotes.

We stand behind our work. If you discover narrator errors or technical issues within 30 days of final delivery, we'll correct them at no charge. Changes requested due to manuscript errors or author preference changes after approval are billed separately.

Pricing is based on finished hour of audio. Industry rates typically range:

| Service Level | Per Finished Hour |

|---------------|-------------------|

| Budget/Newer Narrator | $150-250 |

| Professional Standard | $250-400 |

| Premium/Experienced Narrator | $400-600+ |

| Celebrity/Specialized | Custom quote |

A 60,000-word book typically produces 6-7 finished hours of audio.

Contact us for a custom quote based on your specific project.

Several elements influence your final cost:

- Book length (word count determines finished hours)

- Narrator experience level and demand

- Complexity (multiple characters, accents, technical terminology)

- Timeline (rush projects cost more)

- Additional services (distribution assistance, multiple formats)

- Rights structure (royalty share vs. pay-per-finished-hour)

Yes, we require a 40% deposit before production begins. The remaining balance is due upon approval of the final audio, before file delivery. For projects over $5,000, we offer milestone-based payments.

Yes, we offer flexible payment options for qualifying projects:

- Three-payment plan: 40% upfront, 30% at midpoint, 30% at delivery

- Monthly installments: Available for projects over $3,000

- Royalty share hybrid: Reduced upfront cost in exchange for ongoing royalty percentage

Contact us to discuss which option works best for your budget.

We believe in transparent pricing. Your quote includes:

- Narrator fees

- Studio recording time

- Editing and mastering

- One revision round

- File delivery

Potential additional costs (always discussed upfront):

- Rush delivery fees

- Extensive revisions beyond included round

- Manuscript changes after recording begins

- Additional file formats

- Retail cover image creation (different from print cover)

Our narrator selection process:

1. We review your manuscript and recommend 3-5 suitable voices

2. Each narrator records a custom audition (typically 2-3 minutes of your text)

3. You listen and provide feedback

4. We can request adjusted auditions if needed

5. You make your final selection

Auditions are provided at no cost and help ensure the perfect match for your book.

We work hard to prevent this through our thorough audition process. However, if significant concerns arise:

- After the first 15 minutes of production, you'll receive a sample for approval

- If the narrator isn't meeting expectations, we'll discuss adjustments

- Narrator replacement is possible but may incur additional costs depending on circumstances

Clear communication during auditions prevents most issues.

Yes! We offer several formats:

- Single narrator (most common, one voice performs all characters)

- Dual narration (two narrators, often for romance with alternating POV)

- Full cast (multiple voice actors for different characters)

- Dramatized audio (full cast plus sound effects and music)

Multi-voice productions require additional coordination and increase costs accordingly.