AUDIOBOOK PRODUCTION
All of the options we offer are on an “a la carte” basis, with each service added separately to a grand total.
Example A: Thriller Author wants Audio Engineering, plus a single-narrator, and their manuscript is 85K words, they can expect to pay $195/PFH, or approximately $1,200.
Example B: Romance Author wants Audio Engineering, plus duet narrators, and their manuscript is 85K words, they can expect to pay $225/PFH, or approximately $2,000.
Audio Engineering, Punch & Roll Editing ($100/PFH)*
This service includes the editing of audio files from single narrators, including removing mouth noises and excessive breaths, and an adjustment of pacing.
This service includes one pass of standard revisions, including misreads and technical mishaps.
Audio Engineering, Raw Editing ($120/PFH)*
This service includes the editing of completely raw audio files from single narrators, including removing mouth noises and excessive breaths, and an adjustment of pacing.
This service includes one pass of standard revisions, including misreads and technical mishaps.
Audio Engineering, Asynchronous Duet Editing ($130/PFH)*
The service includes the editing of audio files from duet narrators who record separately, including syncing their performances, removing mouth noises and excessive breaths, and an adjustment of pacing.
This service includes one pass of standard revisions, including misreads and technical mishaps.
Audio Engineering, Synced Duet Editing ($150/PFH)*
The service includes the editing of audio files from duet narrators, including syncing their performances, removing mouth noises and excessive breaths, and an adjustment of pacing.
This service includes one pass of standard revisions, including misreads and technical mishaps.
Audio Engineering, Mastering ($10/PFH)*
Are you a narrator, author, or publisher who just needs to make sure your files meet audiobook platform standards?
Then this service is for you.
Single-Narrator (Narrator Rate, see below)
This is the most common of the audiobook types. One manuscript. One narrator.
This version works best for stories with one POV or an author or listener who prefers one voice throughout their narrative experience.
Click or tap here for an example of a single-narrator project.
Duet-Narrators (Contact for Rates)
Rising in popularity, especially among romance subgenres. A highly immersive audio experience.
This version works best for listeners who prefer all specific voices (whether character work or prose) to all be done by a male or female depending on a scene’s context.
For example, a male POV would be in a male’s voice but whenever a female character speaks, a female narrator would take over.
Click or tap here for an example of a duet-narrated project.
Audio Drama (Contact for Rates)
High production quality for audiences desiring a full auditory experience.
Audio dramas are dramatized, purely acoustic performances. With no visual component, audio drama depends on dialogue, music, and sound effects to help the listener imagine the characters and the story.
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Add-On: AI Audio Proofing via Pozotron [Highly Recommended] ($40/PFH)
Typically, we do not proof after editing and mastering the audio to save authors money, as indie authors typically like doing the proofing themselves. But we do have the option of using Pozotron, an automated system to help proof audiobooks if you desire something like that. If that sounds good…
Then this version is for you. We’ll clean up your audio and prepare it for audiobook platforms and go through it all a second time with AI proofing to make sure nothing was missed.
Add-On: Pronunciation & Character Guides via Pozotron ($10/FLAT)
In addition, Pozotron offers an extensive pronunciation and character guide. We recommend this for authors who have a lot of uncommon names, such as sci-fi and fantasy works, or those of foreign cultures outside of the United States. Otherwise, this is not necessary for most authors but is still a nice addition.
Add-On: Human Audio Proofing ($60/PFH)
Same service as AI proofing via Pozotron, only the task is undertaken by myself or another human proofer. This can also be paired with AI proofing to ensure the audio is as great as it can be.
Add-On: Live Directing ($60/PFH)
If you would like live direction, one of our engineers or directors will join our narrators in their booths as they work through your manuscript.
Add-On: Dual-Narrators ($7/PFH)
Less common overall, but very popular in the romance genre. One manuscript. Two POVs. Two or more narrators.
This version works best for stories with two POVs, particularly when there is one female and one male perspective.
An additional $5/PFH will be added for each narrator (if you have more than two).
Click or tap here for an example of a dual-narrator project.
Add-On: Opening/Closing Credits Music ($15/FLAT)
Want to start and end your audiobook with some music? For a flat rate, you can have that added on.
All music used is licensed and royalty-free.
Add-On: Musical Interludes ($12/PFH)
Want musical interludes for your audiobook? For an additional cost, you can have that added on.
All music used is licensed and royalty-free.
Add-On: Sound Effect Interludes ($7/PFH)
Want sound effected interludes for your audiobook? For an additional cost, you can have that added on.
All sound effects are licensed and royalty-free.
Add-On: Basic SFX ($7/PFH)
Do you have a lot of phone calls in your story? Maybe a sci-fi helmet or a telepathic wizard. For an additional cost, you can have basic SFX applied to your characters’ voices when the narrative calls for it.
All sound effects are licensed and royalty-free.
Add-On: Full Music ($30/PFH)
Want music throughout your audiobook to heighten your scenes? For an additional cost, you can have that added on.
All music used is licensed and royalty-free.
Add-On: SFX ($40/PFH)
Want sound effects peppered through your audiobook to heighten your scenes? For an additional cost, you can have that added on.
All sound effects used are licensed and royalty-free.
Add-On: Retail Sample Promo ($15/FLAT)
Would you like a full retail sample for your social media with cover art and audio waveforms? For a small flat fee, we’ll add that to your final MP3 files.
For an example, you can click on this link.
Add-On: Netgalley Promo ($200-350/FLAT)
Need a boost in reviews and marketing? We can get you listed on Netgalley at a discounted rate.
Note: Netgalley does not accept all genre of books.
See an example here.
Add-On: YouTube Video ($150/FLAT)
Would you like to put out your first-in-series free on YouTube to promote your brand? For a flat fee, we’ll add that to your final MP3 files.
This service includes a full YouTube video with character backgrounds and chapter headings.
For an example, you can click on this link.
Add-On: Bloopers ($25/PFH)
Want extra behind the mic content for your readers? Consider adding on bloopers.
This service includes an MP3 file of all the comedic retakes or flubs in a project.
Add-On: Rush Services (Varying Rate/PFH)*
On a tight deadline? If our schedule is full but you need a project done ASAP, we can discuss a rush charge that’s fair for both parties.
Add-On: Revisions (Varying Rate/PFH)*
While editing revisions are generally free of charge, any revisions that require talent to come back into the booth for non-technical reasons will incur additional charges. Said charges will be quoted and agreed upon before going forward (no hidden fees).
*NOTE: Prices vary on your word count. Only when you submit your word count can you get a final quote.
10% audio engineering discount (for manuscripts under 80k and over 40k words)**
10% audio engineering discount if booking a series of at least 3 books**
10% audio engineering discount for author and publisher referrals**
**discounts cannot be stacked
“AB Book Services is wonderful. Everyone is talented and professional, but not so professional that you don’t feel like a part of a group of friends that just want to make sure you succeed in putting out the best audio product ever!”
—Shirrá Lynn, author of Love & War