Turning a book into audio takes more than a good voice. You need the right narrator, a proper studio, careful editing and files that Audible and other stores will actually accept. Hancock Publishers’ audiobook services cover every one of those steps, so your book reaches listeners sounding the way you meant it to. It doesn’t matter if your book is in print, on Kindle or still waiting to be published. We can start with it as it is.
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Your Story, In Their Voice
Anyone who reads your book can quickly judge your book. This includes an uninspiring voice, humming of a fan in the background or even one chapter being more audible than the other, your reader stops right there. On Audible, people rate the narration separately from the story, so weak audio shows up in your reviews.
Our audiobook production services treat the recording as its own product. We don’t just read your pages into a microphone. We cast, direct, edit and check the audio the way a publisher would.
You hear samples before full recording begins, and you sign off on every chapter before it’s finalized.
We also offer custom plans to our clients. If you’ve a tight budget or want something else,
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Editing That Fits Your Story
The writing is done. Now your book needs a voice. Hancock Publishers is a trusted audiobook company that handles the full production, from the first audition to the day your title goes live. Indie authors, small presses and business owners all come to us with different goals and we plan around each one.
Once we analyze your book's genre, the characters, and your target audience, we make a list of potential narrators for your book, and you get to select the one you like from the auditions that we send you.
Your narrator records in a professional studio while a director follows along with the text. Our audiobook recording services focus on steady pacing, clear characters and a tone that stays true to your writing.
Each chapter is edited, compared to the manuscript, and mastered for retail specification. In case a line is read wrong, we record that as a pickup and change the mistake before the final product reaches your ears.
We create your credits, retail sample, cover, and metadata, then upload your audiobook to Audible, Apple Books, Google Play, Spotify, and other library providers. Our online audiobook services ensure your book is properly formatted from the start.
The Process
Every audiobook we make follows the same clear path. You always know what’s happening and what comes next. Your satisfaction matters to us.
We look at your word count, genre and number of characters. This tells us roughly how many finished hours your audiobook will run and what kind of narrator it needs.
Audiobooks are priced by the finished hour. We tell you the full cost upfront, including narration, editing and mastering, so there are no surprise bills later.
Before full recording starts, the narrator records a short opening section. You listen, give notes and approve the sound and pacing.
Once you’re happy with the sample, recording continues chapter by chapter with a director keeping everything consistent.
You get each chapter to listen to. Flag anything you want changed, and we fix it with re-recorded pickups.
We deliver mastered files that meet store standards, then publish them wherever you’ve chosen. You also get a copy of every file to keep.
The Difference
Audiobook listeners often never buy the print version. They find books through Audible recommendations, Spotify, library apps and podcasts. Our professional audiobook services help you reach these people, many of whom have never heard of you before.
who need a narrator that can deal with prolonged dialogue, switch between accents and give each character a distinctive voice that is immediately recognizable by the listener. Be it a detective story or an epic fantasy series, we locate someone who can maintain our interest for hours on end.
who wish to record their own book but have not ever gone into a recording studio. We arrange the booking for you, conduct rehearsals, and even accompany you to ensure that you appear confident throughout the whole recording process.
who would like to speak in a tone that is genuine and sincere, not so well crafted that feels artificial. This can be when you are telling your own tale or when the narrator manages to capture the right emotions.
looking for warm, playful narration that works for story time in class or a quiet bedtime routine at home. Our narrators know how to keep young listeners interested with gentle pacing and fun character voices.
sitting on older titles that never got an audio version. Turning those books into audiobooks gives them a second life and opens up a new stream of income from listeners who may never have found them in print.
BEYOND LAUNCH
Some audiobook companies promise instant bestsellers, top-ten chart spots or thousands of downloads in a week. We don’t, because nobody can control what listeners choose.
Here’s what we do promise with our audiobook creation services:
A good audiobook keeps selling for years. The better it sounds on day one, the longer it keeps finding new listeners.
An online audio book is not just your book read out loud. Listeners decide in seconds based on the retail sample, the narrator’s voice and the length. Then they judge every chapter on how easy it is to follow without seeing the page.
Chapter 01
What we choose is the five-minute snippet that most appeals to the listener, not just the opening page.
EBook discovery
Some books need one steady voice. Others need a whole cast. The narration technique influences the mood of your story, cost, and time taken. Our audiobook narration services cover four main options:
Single Narrator: One voice actor reads the full book, which includes all characters.
Dual Narration: There are two narrators in this novel, separated by point of view at times.
Full Cast: Several voice actors play different characters, closer to an audio drama.
Author Narration: You read your own book while we coach, direct and edit. Ideal for business, self-help and personal stories.
Enhanced Audio: We add background music and light sound effects around the narration.
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LET'S BRING YOUR STORY TO LIFE
You've already written the book. Now imagine hearing your words performed by a professional
narrator and reaching listeners wherever they enjoy audiobooks.
That next version of your book can become real. And you don't have
to manage the
production alone.
Let's talk about your manuscript, your audience, and the kind of audiobook experience
you want
to create.
