Voiceover services for audiobook publishers

Understanding your challenges as an audiobook publisher

You know that the success of an audiobook rests on the narrator’s shoulders. As a publisher, you face several key challenges:

• Finding the perfect talent who can not only read a script but truly perform it, maintaining character consistency across a 10-hour epic.
• Juggling tight production schedules and release dates, where any delay in the workflow can be costly.
• Focusing on the listener experience, because a bad review due to poor audio quality or an uninspired narration can undermine a brilliant story and damage your reputation.

What do audiobook publishers use voiceover for?

Your primary need is, of course, the full-length narration of books. We partner with publishers to produce high-quality audio for a diverse range of projects, ensuring every title connects with its intended audience.

Our voiceover services for publishers typically cover:

• Fiction Narration: From gripping thrillers and expansive fantasy series to intimate romance and literary fiction, we cast narrators who master pacing, characterisation, and emotional nuance.
• Non-Fiction Narration: We provide articulate and engaging voices for biographies, business books, and self-help guides, ensuring the author’s expertise is delivered with clarity and authority.
• Series Consistency: For multi-book series, we help secure the same narrator for the long term, ensuring a consistent and familiar voice that listeners love.
• Promotional Content: We can also record short excerpts and trailers to be used in marketing campaigns to build anticipation for a new release.

How we support audiobook publishers

We’ve designed our entire process to solve the unique challenges of audiobook production. We act as your dedicated production partner, managing the complexities of casting, recording, and post-production so you can focus on your catalogue. Our international voiceover agency combines a curated roster of world-class narrators with a streamlined workflow, ensuring every project is delivered on time and to the highest standard.

This means you get a professional partner who understands the intricacies of long-form narration. From the initial casting to the final master, our team ensures the author’s vision is honoured and the listener is completely immersed in the story.

Finding the voice that brings your story to life

The search for the right narrator can be time-consuming. We simplify it. We don’t just send you a list of names; we provide a curated shortlist of voiceover artists whose tone, accent, and performance style are a perfect match for your manuscript and target audience. Our casting directors have deep experience in audiobook narration and can help you find that one-in-a-million talent who can carry a story and captivate listeners from the first word to the last.

A seamless and efficient production workflow

We know that efficiency is key to meeting your publication deadlines. Our dedicated project managers oversee the entire production, from scheduling studio time to managing the review process. We deliver audio in manageable batches, allowing for timely feedback and revisions without derailing the schedule. This structured workflow provides complete transparency and ensures a smooth journey from script to broadcast-ready audio.

Broadcast-ready audio that captivates listeners

A great performance deserves flawless audio fidelity. Our in-house audio engineers handle all post-production, including editing, mixing, and mastering. We meticulously remove breaths, clicks, and any background noise, ensuring a clean and professional sound. Every file is checked against our strict quality control standards to deliver a seamless, high-quality production that meets the technical requirements of all major audiobook distributors.

Our process for working with audiobook publishers

We’ve refined our workflow to align perfectly with the way you commission and produce audiobooks.

1. Briefing & Script Submission: You provide the manuscript and share your creative vision for the narration.
2. Casting & Auditions: We present a handpicked selection of narrator auditions based on your brief.
3. Recording & Direction: Your chosen talent begins recording in a professional studio, with options for you or the author to attend sessions remotely.
4. Chapter-by-Chapter Review: We deliver audio in organised batches for your review and feedback, making the approval process simple and efficient.
5. Post-Production & Mastering: Our audio engineers edit, master, and perform a final quality check on the complete narration.
6. Final Delivery: You receive the final, broadcast-ready audio files, formatted perfectly for Audible, Apple Books, and all other platforms.

Voices that work for audiobook narration

Our roster is filled with professional voiceover talent who are masters of long-form storytelling. These are not just voices; they are performers who understand how to build suspense, convey emotion, and differentiate a wide cast of characters with subtle, authentic shifts in tone and accent.

Whether you need a narrator with deep experience in historical fiction, a voice that can make complex non-fiction accessible and engaging, or a talent who can maintain the energy for a fast-paced thriller, we connect you with the right artist. We ensure the narrator’s performance is consistent and compelling across the entire production, creating an immersive experience for the listener.

Pricing that fits your production budget

We understand that audiobook production is a significant investment. Our pricing is transparent and typically based on a Per Finished Hour (PFH) rate, which includes casting, recording, editing, mastering, and project management. This straightforward model helps you budget effectively, with no hidden costs. We provide a clear, detailed quote upfront, ensuring our professional voiceover services deliver exceptional value and a strong return for your publishing house.

Common questions from audiobook publishers

How do we manage revisions for a 300-page book?

We make it easy. Our chapter-by-chapter review process allows you to provide feedback in manageable sections. You’ll work with a dedicated project manager who tracks all your notes and ensures every requested correction is implemented accurately by our post-production team before the final mastering stage.

Can we book the same narrator for an entire series?

Absolutely. Listener loyalty is often tied to the narrator, and we prioritise consistency. We can arrange long-term bookings with your chosen talent to ensure your entire series is voiced by the same artist, even if the books are recorded months or years apart.

What happens if the author isn’t happy with the initial performance?

Our audition and sample process is designed to prevent this. We provide a custom sample from your script before full production begins to ensure everyone, especially the author, is confident in the chosen narrator. If a change is needed at this early stage, we will re-cast to find the perfect fit.

Do your final audio files meet Audible’s technical requirements?

Yes. We are experts in the technical specifications for all major audiobook platforms, including Audible, Apple Books, Google Play, and more. We deliver fully mastered, retail-ready files that meet every requirement for bit rate, noise floor, peak values, and file formatting, ensuring a smooth submission process.

Ready to discuss your project?

Ready to find the perfect narrator for your next bestseller? Get in touch to discuss your upcoming audiobook production, and let’s create a listening experience that does your story justice.