What affects audiobook production cost
Costs are normally quoted per finished hour, meaning one hour of final audio. The breakdown on the audiobook production cost page shows typical ranges.
Length
Word count is the biggest factor. A narrator reads roughly nine thousand words per finished hour, so a longer manuscript means more hours at every stage.
Scope
Editing only costs less than editing, proofing and mastering together. Narration by a professional voice adds the largest single line.
Recording quality
Clean raw audio edits faster. Noisy or inconsistent recordings need more repair time, which is why editors ask for a sample before quoting. Current packages are on the pricing page.