Give Your Book a Voice Readers Can't Pause

Audio is the fastest growing format in publishing. We cast the perfect narrator, direct the performance and master every chapter to Audible's exacting standards, end to end.

Why Audio, Why Now

Reach the Readers Who Listen

Half of frequent book buyers now enjoy audiobooks during commutes, workouts and school runs. Skipping audio means leaving a whole audience and a whole revenue stream on the table.

Production starts with casting. You audition hand picked professional narrators against a sample from your actual book and choose the voice that fits. From there, our directors manage the recording, pacing, pronunciations and character voices while engineers keep every file within Audible's technical spec.

You approve the first fifteen minutes before full production, then review the finished audiobook chapter by chapter. When you are happy, we handle distribution to Audible, Apple Books, Spotify and more than 40 audio retailers, with royalties flowing straight to you.

Professional narrator casting
Directed studio performances
Audible ready mastering
First fifteen minutes approval
Audible, Apple and Spotify launch
You own the master files
Audiobook Production by Northern Star Press
300+ Audiobooks produced and live on Audible
What's Included

From Manuscript to Master Files

Everything below is included in full production packages, with individual options available too.

Narrator Casting

Audition experienced narrators matched to your genre, or record your own voice with our coaching.

Directed Recording

A producer directs pacing, tone and character voices so chapter forty sounds as fresh as chapter one.

Engineering and Mastering

Noise floor, loudness and peak levels tuned to Audible spec, with every chapter checked by a second engineer.

Pronunciation Research

Names, places and technical terms verified with you before recording, never guessed at in the booth.

Global Audio Distribution

Live on Audible, Apple Books, Spotify, Google Play and library platforms through wide release.

Retail Compliance Checks

Files, cover art and metadata verified against every store's requirements so approval sails through.

How It Works

A Simple, Proven Process

Clear milestones and regular updates keep you in control at every step.

01

Casting Session

Hear multiple professional narrators perform a passage from your book, then pick your voice.

02

First Fifteen Minutes

Approve the opening before full production, locking in tone, pacing and pronunciation early.

03

Full Production

Recording, editing, proof listening and mastering, delivered on a chapter by chapter schedule.

04

Launch and Distribute

We publish to Audible and every major audio platform, with royalties paid directly to you.

FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does audiobook production cost?

Professional production is typically priced per finished hour of audio. A 60,000 word book runs about six and a half finished hours. We quote your exact manuscript upfront, including narration, engineering and distribution.

Can I narrate my own audiobook?

Yes. Memoirs and business books often benefit from the author's own voice. We provide remote session direction, coaching and full engineering so your recording still meets retail standards.

Who owns the finished recording?

You do. Master files and all rights transfer to you on final payment. We never require royalty share deals.

How long does production take?

Most titles go from casting to retail ready masters in four to eight weeks, plus store review time. Rush schedules are possible depending on narrator availability.

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Whether you have a finished manuscript or just an idea you keep coming back to, tell us about it. We will map out your fastest route to publication, free of charge.

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