The audiobook publishing process begins once your final interior is approved. The Rapid Publishers will send you an audiobook questionnaire asking you to describe your ideal narrator, including preferences for gender, accent, and more. The questionnaire also allows you to note any words with special pronunciation or other specific instructions.
The Rapid Publishers opens a casting call to over 500 professional narrators. Narrators who match your preferences submit five-minute audition samples for your approval. You typically receive five to ten auditions. This process usually takes seven to ten business days.
After you select a narrator, recording begins. Your book is recorded in chapters, if applicable. The Rapid Publishers sends you the raw audio to review for misreads or errors. Any required edits are documented on a changes form, and the necessary sections are rerecorded to ensure accuracy.
Once the raw audio is approved, the Rapid Publishers adds backing music to the opening and closing credits. Each recording is meticulously edited for breath control, pacing, lip/mouth sounds, and removal of unwanted noises. Professional mixing is applied using EQ, compression, saturation, and other production tools to achieve a warm and balanced sound. Finally, the audio is mastered and formatted to meet audiobook specifications for retailer acceptance.
When editing is complete, the Rapid Publishers sends you the final audiobook for review. Once you approve the finished product, your audiobook is distributed to retailers, making your work accessible to a wider audience of eager listeners.
The narrator sets the tone for your audiobook, so choosing the right one is essential. The Rapid Publishers has curated a roster of over 500 professional narrators, ensuring you find the perfect match for your project. Our experienced audio producers know how to deliver an engaging performance while providing a high-quality listening experience.
While some platforms offer lower-cost audiobook production, their narrators are often amateurs who also try to handle sound engineering without the necessary skills. This can lead to a subpar final product. The Rapid Publishers ensures quality at every step: narrators focus on delivering an engaging performance, while our audio engineers handle meticulous editing, mixing, and mastering. The result is a polished audiobook with a warm, professional sound that keeps listeners engaged from start to finish.
Approximately 75% of listeners use headphones, which tend to reveal unwanted audio details such as loud breaths, lip/mouth sounds, and background noise. The Rapid Publishers’ audio engineers carefully remove these distractions so headphone users can enjoy a smooth, high-quality listening experience.
The Rapid Publishers guarantees satisfaction and quality. With meticulous attention to detail, we ensure your self-published audiobook reaches its full potential. Your commitment to excellence is matched by the Rapid Publishers’ dedication to helping your audiobook succeed.
Here are some of the additional services we provide to authors.
How much does it cost to make an audiobook?
The Rapid Publishers makes it simple and affordable for authors to turn their written work into a professionally narrated audiobook. Pricing starts at $690 for up to 10,000 words, with an additional $0.069 per word for anything above 10,000 words. This all-inclusive fee covers recording, editing, mixing, and mastering, licensed intro/outro music, and distribution to Audible and Apple.
Can any book become an audiobook?
Yes! Any book can be turned into an audiobook using the Rapid Publishers’ audiobook self-publishing service.
Are audiobooks popular?
Audiobooks have become increasingly popular due to their convenience and accessibility. The growing number of audiobook downloads can significantly boost an author’s exposure, sales, and overall success.
Why should I publish an audiobook?
Publishing an audiobook offers many benefits:
What are the delivery timelines?
When you self-publish an audiobook with the Rapid Publishers, delivery depends on the length of the audiobook and production type. Typical timelines for a single narrator are:
These timelines do not include the casting period and may vary based on the author’s review time.
Will I retain the proceeds?
Yes! Authors retain 100% of the proceeds received from retailers. The exact amount depends on the retailer’s sales model. For example, Audible royalties are paid at the following rates:
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