Overview: Authors schedule a consultation to discuss project goals, select the preferred pricing model, and receive a detailed quote.

• Timeline: Our production time varies by project length and narrator availability. We provide estimated completion dates before starting.
• Quality Control: Professional sound editing and quality control ensure a polished final product.

• Narrator Profiles: Authors can browse narrators from our extensive pool, selected for their experience and voice style suited to various genres.
• Sample Reads: If desired, sample reads are provided for final narrator selection.

• Review: Authors review the final product for approval before publishing.
• Distribution: We publish the audiobook on major platforms, ensuring wide availability and reach.

• Sales Reports: Quarterly reports provide full transparency on sales performance and royalties earned.
• Royalty Payments: Payments are made every quarter.

We typically recommend allowing 3-5 days per finished hour for audiobook production. This timeline accommodates all steps in the process, including narration, editing, quality control, and any necessary revisions. For example, a 10-hour audiobook would generally be completed within 30-50 days, depending on the narrator's schedule and project requirements.

Yes, absolutely! You have the flexibility to select the perfect narrator for your project. After submitting your project form, you can either browse and choose directly from our talent roster or review auditions specifically curated for your book. This process allows you to find the voice that best matches your story’s tone, style, and audience.

If you’d like additional guidance, our team can also provide recommendations to help you find the ideal fit for your audiobook.

Our per finished hour (PFH) rate covers the full production process to ensure a professional and polished audiobook. This includes:

• Narration by an experienced voice actor
• Editing to refine the audio and remove any errors or distractions
• Mastering to meet industry standards for sound quality
• Formatting for distribution on major audiobook platforms
• Delivery of the final files to you via Dropbox

With everything handled from start to finish, you receive a high-quality audiobook ready for publishing and distribution.

We share 50% of all revenue generated from your audiobook across the 40+ retail platforms where we publish, as well as YouTube. Royalties are distributed based on the following:

• For retail platforms, revenue is divided according to the royalty structure selected for your project (e.g., 40% to the author, 40% to the narrator, 20% to Academy Voices).
• For YouTube, revenue is shared from a pooled revenue model based on total watch time. Each narrator's share is determined by their portion of the total hours watched.

Royalties are paid quarterly via PayPal, accompanied by a detailed report showing sales and performance across platforms, so you can easily track your audiobook's reach and success.

Yes, as the author or rights holder, you retain ownership of your audiobook once it is completed. However, if you choose the Royalty Share model, the narrator holds rights to their share of royalties for 20 years from the publication date, entitling them to their percentage of earnings during that period. After 20 years, full rights revert to you without additional obligations.

For Royalty Share projects, there are no upfront costs, as the audiobook is produced through Academy Voices, and royalties are distributed upon sales.

For Per Finished Hour (PFH) projects, payment is due in full before the final release files are delivered. This ensures a smooth and timely delivery of your professionally produced audiobook, ready for distribution.

Yes, we offer payment plans for projects over $500, provided the narrator agrees to the arrangement. Payment plans are available exclusively for projects that are produced and distributed through Academy Voices, ensuring high-quality production and seamless distribution. This flexibility allows you to manage costs while bringing your audiobook to life.

Yes, absolutely! We can publish your audiobook across all major retailers, including Audible, Spotify, Google Play, and many library apps. By distributing through Academy Voices, your audiobook reaches a wide audience, maximizing visibility and accessibility across multiple platforms.

When we publish your audiobook, Academy Voices retains 20% of the revenue from sales, with the remaining percentage distributed according to your chosen royalty structure.