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Audio Book, Production Rates
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Up to 5,000 Words $230
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Over 5,000 Words, 3-1/2 Cents Per Word
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Included in this pricing is the editing, mixing and mastering of the audio, also included is Original Royalty Free lead-in (intro) music and lead-out (outro) music as well as music/sound transistions between chapters.
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Please call for pricing when two or more voices are to be used in the book recording.
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Voice talent is very available. Professional voice personalities are recommended. Above prices do not include Voice talent. Please call if you wish to use character or different voices in your audio book.
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Also, royalty free background music and sound effects are available. The above pricing does not include this type of music or sound. It's very reasonable should you wish it.
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When your Audio Book is complete, you'll receive, 2 sets of (Audio) Master discs and one set of "Play Copy" discs. You'll also receive, when requested, the complete Audio Book in MP3 format, allowing you to market your Audio Book through the Internet.
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Most projects will require 1/2 money down or time payments depending on the project. These details are worked out prior to a project starting. The intention...fairness to all!
How many words are in my book? Your word processor will tell you. For example MS Word...in the Tools tab there is an item called Word Count. Just open your book file and click on Tools and then on Word Count.
How Long Does It Take To Produce An Audio Book?
I'll use a 50,000 word book as an example, after the meetings with the author and or publisher are complete.
Recording. The voice of a single professional voice talent will typically take 8 - 10 hours.
Editing, initial. Typically 30 - 40 hours.
Editing, final. Approx. 10 hours
Mixing/Mixdown. Without music or sound 5 - 6 hours. With music or sound at intro, between chapters and at end, approx. 10 hours.
Mastering. Approx. 5 hours.
60 - 75 hours total is typically required to produce a 50,000 word audio book.
