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Audiobook Publishing

Turn your words into soundwaves that captivate.

Audiobooks are one of the fastest-growing ways people enjoy books. Our audiobook publishing services cast the perfect narrator, record and master your book to retailer standards, and distribute it to Audible, Apple Books, Spotify and listeners everywhere.

  • Professional narrator casting
  • Studio-quality production
  • Audible & Spotify distribution
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100%of your audio rights stay with you

Audiobook Production

Reach listeners wherever they are.

Commutes, workouts, chores, long drives — audiobooks let your story travel with readers through their day. Without one, you're missing a huge and growing audience.

We manage the entire production: casting a narrator who suits your voice and genre, directing recording sessions, editing and mastering to strict retailer specifications, and publishing your audiobook across all major platforms. You approve every step, and you keep the rights.

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Expand Your Audience

Production that does your book justice.

Great audio is more than reading aloud. It's performance, pacing and technical precision.

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  1. 01Narrator castingAuditions from professional voice actors matched to your genre and characters.
  2. 02Directed recordingSessions directed for tone, pronunciation and emotional delivery.
  3. 03Editing & masteringClean, consistent audio mastered to Audible/ACX and retailer standards.
  4. 04Retail-ready filesChapter files, opening and closing credits and retail samples.
  5. 05Wide distributionAudible, Amazon, Apple Books, Spotify, Google Play, Kobo and libraries.

Bring your book to life in audio.

Hear sample narrators for your book and get a clear production plan and timeline.

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Stories Now in Audio

Books that found new listeners.

Titles produced and distributed as audiobooks by our audio team.

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Memoir
A Life Between Rivers
Grace Mbeki
A Life Between RiversMemoir · Published with The Hale
Self-Help
Small Habits, Big Light
Dr. N. Shah
Small Habits, Big LightSelf-Help · Published with The Hale
Thriller
The Ninth Bell
Owen Marsh
The Ninth BellThriller · Published with The Hale
Fantasy
Crown of Embers
Selene Vale
Crown of EmbersFantasy · Published with The Hale
Memoir
The Orchard Years
Eleanor Grey
The Orchard YearsMemoir · Published with The Hale
Thriller
Dead Reckoning
Leo Hart
Dead ReckoningThriller · Published with The Hale
Fantasy
The Glass Cartographer
Imogen Shaw
The Glass CartographerFantasy · Published with The Hale
Self-Help
Begin Again at Fifty
Patricia Moore
Begin Again at FiftySelf-Help · Published with The Hale
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Unlocking Audio Success

Your voice, or the perfect one.

Want to narrate your own memoir or nonfiction book? We'll coach and direct you in a professional studio. Prefer a voice actor? We'll find the ideal match.

  • Author narration with professional coaching and direction
  • Single, dual or full-cast narration options
  • Approval of narrator and sample chapters before recording
  • Full ownership of the finished audio files
  • Royalty-friendly distribution options

How It Works

How we bring your story to ears worldwide.

A simple, five-stage process with your approval at every step.

  1. 01

    Consult & Plan

    We review your book, goals and budget and recommend an approach.

  2. 02

    Narrator Matching

    You audition and choose the voice of your audiobook.

  3. 03

    Recording & Editing

    Professional recording, editing and quality control.

  4. 04

    Publish & Distribute

    Mastered files delivered to every major audio platform.

  5. 05

    Market & Grow

    Launch support, promo codes and listener campaigns.

Professional audio publishing

Let readers hear your story.

Get a free audiobook production quote and hear narrators for your book.

Frequently Asked

Audiobook publishing questions, answered.

Can't find what you're looking for? Our consultants are happy to talk it through — no obligation, no hard sell.

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What do audiobook publishing services include?

Narrator casting, recording, direction, editing, mastering, quality control, cover adaptation, and distribution to audio retailers and libraries.

How much does it cost to produce an audiobook?

Cost depends mainly on the finished length (measured in hours) and the narrator's rate. We'll give you a clear quote based on your word count.

Do I keep the copyright and ownership of my audiobook?

Yes. You own your audiobook and its audio files, and you choose how and where it's distributed.

How long does audiobook production take?

Most audiobooks take four to eight weeks from narrator selection to distribution, depending on length.

Where will my audiobook be available?

Audible, Amazon, Apple Books, Spotify, Google Play, Kobo, Chirp, and library platforms such as OverDrive and Hoopla.

Can I narrate my own audiobook?

Yes — it works especially well for memoir and nonfiction. We provide studio time, coaching and professional editing.

Free Consultation

Start your publishing journey today.

Tell us about your book and a publishing consultant will be in touch within one working day with a clear, no-obligation quote.

  • 100% confidential — NDA on request
  • No obligation, no hard sell
  • You keep 100% of your rights and royalties

Tell us about your book.

A few details and we'll come back with a tailored quote.

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