Audiobooks need their own production plan.
A convincing audio edition depends on script preparation, narrator choice, recording quality, editing and dependable delivery files.
Every text has a voice
An audiobook is an interpretation of a written work. A narrator must convey changes of speaker and meaning without making every sentence sound like a performance.
Voice choice depends on genre, language, characters and intended audience. A short recording test can reveal problems with tone or pronunciation before a complete recording begins.
The script comes first.
Names, pronunciation, dialogue and chapter transitions should be clarified before the microphone is switched on.
Preparing a manuscript for the studio
Written manuscripts often contain tables, images, references or typographical devices that do not translate directly into sound. An audio script should specify how such material is handled.
Pronunciation notes and a consistent treatment of foreign names reduce retakes and editing time. Chapter boundaries and credits should also be established before recording.
Designed for listening
Post-production includes removing unwanted noises, correcting edits and checking loudness, continuity and file specifications. These are technical requirements, not optional embellishments.
Cover artwork, credits, chapter information and distribution conditions vary by platform. Whether an audiobook is practical should be decided title by title.
Explore the publishing process.
Learn about formats, production requirements and ways to contact Sestieri.