Converting your book into an audiobook is perhaps one of the smartest things you can do. Audiobooks are very popular and profitable. Most novels and business books are listened to. Services like Amazon, Audible, Google and iTunes have made this format a real opportunity for authors everywhere.
As you probably already know, there are laws that regulate the recording industry. These laws apply to any audio production. These laws give producers royalty rights. This quote is for an audio production that you will own it outright and completely – without having to ever pay any royalties to audio producers or voice talent.
Typically a SAG-AFTRA voice talent charge a minimum of $225 per finished hour. It depends on the talent’s experience level and the amount of work per finished hour. A finished hour is a calculation of the time per hour that it takes to do the following:
- Prepping
- Recording
- Editing
- Post production
- Cost of equipment
- Studio time
- Mastering
- Production of files that meet the requirements to be sold by retailers
In addition, once the audio production is complete, there is distribution.
A 76,000 word manuscript turnkey audio production can cost thousands. Our production process and planning will assure an on-time and on-budget product with high quality and an all inclusive production and distribution cost.
Profits
Upon releasing your title in audio format, your profit will be the sell of each audiobook minus the fees charged by the retailer (Amazon, Audible, iTunes, etc.) minus a publisher’s fee of $1 per audiobook sold. Your success is our success. Therefore, we will work hard to get your audiobook available in as many places as possible.
Timeline
It can take anywhere from 3 to 6 months for an audiobook to be ready and distributed.
Here is a sample of one of our published audiobooks:
Let us know if you have any questions: