Audiobook Production

Audiobook Production FAQs

• What can I expect from Audiobook Production on Fiverr?

  The packages offered by freelancers for audiobook production can include any services such as audio editing noise removal or reduction, placing music (provided by you or by the freelancer), mastering, checking for ACX standards and basic editing through to sound effects, spacing, mixing, error removal, adding intros and outros and even voice recording by professional actors. Don’t forget that the final price will also depend on the time for delivery and the unedited audio length in minutes.

• What are the benefits of having your audiobook produced by an experienced professional?

  When you find a professional on Fiverr to produce your audiobook you are just not ordering a series of services done by an experienced freelancer, you’re also getting peace of mind. If you’ve tried to self-publish on ACX, the marketplace for authors, publishers and literary agents, you’d know that approval is not so easy. With a professional audio producer time to publish can get reduced which will ultimately save you time and money.

• Can I get my audiobook produced in less than 48 hours?

  Yes, with experienced freelancers working worldwide 24/7, you can certainly find someone to do the work for you at any time of the day and for a price that fits your budget. Whether you need the freelancer to fix common errors such as wrong peak or RMS levels, room tone at the end or the start of the file, wrong sample rate or bitrate or to go through your ACX report and make it right, Fiverr’s the place to find one.

• How do I choose the best freelancer to produce my audiobook?

  As with any project that you plan to outsource, it’s always best to do some research beforehand. Read the gig description for each package carefully to ensure that your choice matches not only your budget but also your needs. Once you’ve created a shortlist based on services, experience and your budget, ask the freelancers if they’ll provide a sample using your audio so you can check their work and make sure the quality is up to scratch.

• What do I need to provide before the freelancer can start on my order?

  Each freelancer will have specific requirements which frequently are included as a prerequisite to starting the order. At a minimum, you need to provide your audio files in .mp3 format (being the preferred option on Audible), although .wav files will also be accepted by most. You can also send the PDF version of the book if your producer is editing, alongside the intro and outro narration and any other instructions.

• How long will it take for my audiobook to be published?

  Freelance Audiobook Editors have varying skills and experience levels which determines the speed at which they can turn over your work, as well as the price. Anything between 1 to 7 days is realistic, depending on the volume and whether the workload of the freelancer you’ve chosen. Don’t forget that uploading to ACX and getting approval can take anywhere between 7 to 30 days even if no errors were found and no further corrections are needed.