07 Audiobook Production
Your book, read aloud by the right voice.
Audiobooks are the fastest-growing format in publishing. We cast a professional narrator who suits your story, record in a treated studio, and edit and master every chapter to the technical standards Audible and other platforms require.
Whispers of the Wildwood
Narrated by Elise Harper
What’s included
What you get with Audiobook Production.
Everything it takes to turn a manuscript into an audiobook listeners finish.
Narrator casting
Auditions from several professional narrators matched to your genre, characters and tone.
Script preparation
Pronunciation guides, character notes and a clean recording script.
Studio recording
Recorded in professionally treated studios — no echo, no background noise.
Editing
Breaths, mouth clicks, mistakes and pauses cleaned up by audio editors.
Mastering
Levels, noise floor and loudness mastered to ACX and Findaway specifications.
Quality check
A full listen-through against the manuscript to catch any misreads.
Audiobook cover
A square cover adapted from your book cover, as audio platforms require.
Distribution
Upload to Audible, Apple Books, Spotify, Google Play and library platforms.
How it works
From first call to finished files.
One dedicated project manager keeps everything moving, and revision rounds come back within 48–72 business hours.
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Step 1
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Casting
You listen to auditions and choose your narrator.
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Step 2
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First 15 minutes
You approve a short sample before the full recording starts.
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Step 3
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Recording & editing
Chapters are recorded, edited and sent for your review.
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Step 4
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Master & publish
Final mastering, QC and distribution to every major platform.
Range
Audiobooks we produce.
- Fiction
- Memoir (author or narrator)
- Business
- Self-help
- Children’s books
- Full-cast productions
- Dual narration
- Non-fiction with PDFs
- Podcast adaptations
Why Crowell–Collier
You choose the voice
You hear several auditions and pick the narrator — no one is assigned without your say.
Built to pass ACX
Every file meets the technical requirements, so your audiobook isn’t rejected.
Royalties are yours
You keep the rights and the royalties — we don’t take a share.
“I didn’t have to hire an editor, a formatter and a publisher separately. Everything happened under one roof, and it saved me months.”
Audiobook Production — FAQ
Common questions.
Can’t find what you’re looking for? Our team is a phone call away.
+1 (234) 567 8901Can I narrate my own audiobook?
Yes — especially for memoir and business books. We can coach you, book studio time and handle editing and mastering.
How long does production take?
Usually four to eight weeks, depending on length and narrator availability.
How is an audiobook priced?
Production is typically priced per finished hour of audio. We’ll quote once we know your word count.
Where will my audiobook be sold?
Audible, Amazon, Apple Books, Spotify, Google Play, Kobo and library platforms, depending on your distribution choice.
Can I approve the recording before it’s published?
Yes. You review every chapter and request fixes before mastering.
Get in touch
Let’s talk about your book.
We’ve ticked Audiobook Production for you — add anything else you need. We’ll reply within one working day with next steps and a quote.
- Emailinfo@crowellcollierpublishing.com
- Phone+1 (234) 567 8901
- HoursMon–Fri, 8:00 AM–6:00 PM