Audiobook Service
Bring Your Story to Life Through Audio
Reach new readers and enter a growing market with a professional audio edition of your book
Luminare Press can transform your book into a professional audiobook and help you sell it on all major platforms.
In the last five years, audiobooks have emerged as the fastest-growing sector of the publishing industry, offering significant advantages to authors who provide narrated versions.
38%
of American adults listened to audiobooks in 2024
4.8
books consumed by the average reader
63%
of listeners subscribe to at least one audiobook service
Luminare Press authors can now take advantage of a done-for-you audiobook service. We provide everything you need to turn your published book into a professionally recorded audiobook made available to readers.
Why Should You Get an Audiobook?
Expanding Reader Access
Your audience is evolving–audiobooks are no longer just an alternative format, they’re becoming a preferred choice for many readers. By offering an audiobook version, you unlock access to:
- Commuters and travelers
- Fitness enthusiasts
- Multitasking professionals
- People with accessibility needs or other reading preferences
Maximize Your Time-Strapped Audience
While potential readers may struggle to find time to sit down with a physical book, audiobooks fit seamlessly into daily activities. Your story can accompany listeners during:
- Daily commutes
- Exercise routines
- Household tasks
- Outdoor activities
Boost Your Online Visibility
Creating an audiobook version provides two key benefits:
- Reaches new audience segments
- Improves your book’s discoverability through enhanced search engine optimization on Amazon and other platforms
Expanding Reader Access
Your audience is evolving – audiobooks are no longer just an alternative format, they’re becoming a preferred choice for many readers. By offering an audiobook version, you unlock access to:
- Commuters and travelers
- Fitness enthusiasts
- Multitasking professionals
- People with accessibility needs or other reading preferences
Maximize Your Time-Strapped Audience
While potential readers may struggle to find time to sit down with a physical book, audiobooks fit seamlessly into daily activities. Your story can accompany listeners during:
- Daily commutes
- Exercise routines
- Household tasks
- Outdoor activities
Boost Your Online Visibility
Creating an audiobook version provides two key benefits:
- Reaches new audience segments
- Improves your book’s discoverability through enhanced search engine optimization on Amazon and other platforms
Included in the Service
A professional narrator chosen by the author after audition
Audio sample and review
Professional recording
Post-production and sound engineering
Audiobook cover design
Dedicated ISBN
Full distribution through all major outlets
What is the investment?
Audiobook production and distribution start at around $4,000. Many variables affect the pricing, including book-length, number of narrators, use of music, and more.
Consider that the average price of audiobooks is higher than e-books and printed versions.
Fill out the estimate form to get a no-obligation quote for your book.
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FAQ
Audiobook production and distribution start at around $4,000 (a very short book may be less). Production costs vary according to many factors. Requests for an author-narrated or multiple narrators, inclusion of images that need audio explanation, and inclusion of music and sound effects (other than opening and closing credits) are not part of the standard service.
Please fill out the estimate form to get a quote for your project.
You’ll be able to audition to find just the right voice. If you have a specific narrator you’d like to work with or want multiple narrators, please indicate it on the form.
– Casting: you will be offered a selection of 3–8 narrators based on your preference;
– Text recording: the narrator of your choice will record your book after a review of the first 15 minutes;
– Review for corrections: the author will review the file and make note of changes;
– Studio mastering: after recording is approved, a studio engineer will ensure that your text meets the technical specifications required by audiobook distributors;
– Cover design: book cover design adapted to meet audiobook file requirements;
– Distribution: the audiobook will be available for sale through all major retailers.
Typically, a project takes 2 – 3 months from the production questionnaire submission. Various factors can influence this timeframe, including the narrator’s availability, the book’s length, whether additional content is requested, and the time needed for reviews.
No, we will quote the price of your project based on your book and your request. You’ll receive a simple contract that stipulates deliverables and limitations (rounds of review, etc.)
A $48 annual distribution fee is requested after the first year.
Royalties are handled through the Luminare Press publishing account. We take a small percentage (20 percent) of the net for accounting and handling. Similarly to the distribution of printed books, retailers take 45 to 65 percent of the retail price. This means that, generally, an author can expect to receive about 25 percent of the retail price per title sold.
We’ll pay any royalties we’ve collected for you on a quarterly basis once you’ve accumulated $10.00 or more in any given monthly pay period.
Our distribution partners all have unique schedules for sending royalties to us. Some will pay us within 30 days of the previous month’s end; some will pay us 30 days after the previous quarter. Regardless we’ll send you any royalties we’ve collected in your name by the 15 of the month following the end of the quarter.