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American Publishers Audiobook
You have a powerful story to tell, but what’s the point if your message isn’t accessible to the people who need it most?
Recording an audiobook offers your audience a dynamic way to engage with your content. That’s where American Publishers Audiobooks comes in. Our in-house team collaborates with you throughout the entire audiobook creation process—recording, post-production, and distribution—with the same world-class approach we apply to our publishing services.
$8,000
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What’s Included in the Audiobook Service?
The American Publishers Audiobook service includes everything you need — from being paired with a professional narrator to receiving coaching on how to narrate it yourself, plus recording, production, and distribution to reach your audience worldwide.
Recording
- Let us know who your narrator is—the voice you envision bringing your book to life for millions of listeners.
- If you choose to narrate your book yourself, we’ll provide personal coaching to help you deliver the best performance possible.
- On average, audiobooks are recorded over 2-5 sessions, but this may vary depending on the length of your book. The recording process typically takes 1-2 weeks.
Post-Production
- Each audiobook undergoes a thorough post-production process managed by two engineers: an editor & mastering engineer, and a quality control & spot check engineer.
- Our expert team ensures that your audiobook files are prepared to meet all distribution specifications.
- We’ll keep you informed throughout the process, so you’re always in the loop as we produce your audiobook.
Distribution
- Distribution is managed through our trusted partner, Author’s Republic, ensuring your audiobook reaches a wide audience across 50+ major platforms—including Amazon, Audible, Apple Books, Apple Music, and Spotify.
- All your sales across these platforms are tracked in one simple, easy-to-use dashboard.
Optional Add-Ons
Distribution Only—$1,500
For authors who have already produced their audiobook and have files ready for upload according to publishing standards, American Publishers offers a distribution-only package. We’ll adjust your cover to meet audiobook specifications, set up distribution through Author’s Republic, and handle the upload process. Once uploaded, we’ll ensure everything is accurate and consistent across all platforms.
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Robin already had the knowledge to be a thought leader in her industry, but she realized she needed to broadcast that wisdom so that her ideas could precede her. Writing her book helped her propel her brand and established her as a speaker and an authority.
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Joey Coleman understood that writing a book could amplify his influence beyond speaking and consulting. However, he struggled with the writing process for ten years before partnering with American Publishers. After his book launch, Coleman became a WSJ bestseller and doubled his speaking revenue.
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David Goggins was determined to retain full ownership of his life story, refusing traditional publishing offers. He partnered with American Publishers to publish his book, and Can’t Hurt Me became one of the bestselling memoirs of all time. Beyond that, the hashtag #canthurtme grew into a powerful movement.
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How the American Publishers Audiobook Process Works
We follow a proven process to help you find the ideal narrator to bring your book to life. From there, we handle recording, production, and distribution across all major audiobook platforms.
(1) Preparation
Your audiobook journey begins with you telling us who your ideal narrator is. The more specific you are, the better. With access to thousands of professional narrators, we’ll find someone who fits your voice and has experience in your industry.
If you prefer to narrate your book yourself, our audiobook producer will schedule your recording sessions based on your availability.
Before recording starts, we use Pozotron to identify potentially tricky words in your manuscript. Each flagged word is paired with a recorded pronunciation guide, used throughout the recording and post-production to ensure consistency.
(2) Recording
- The first recording session is about getting comfortable with the studio, finding your rhythm, and refining the voice for your audiobook.
- A dedicated director will be present during the reading to ensure accurate pronunciation, strong pacing, and consistent tone. Their job is to guide the narrator and bring out the best possible performance.
- We collaborate with top-tier professionals to ensure the highest production quality.
(3) Post Production
- An editing engineer reviews the recording, making adjustments to pacing and removing background noises like pops or clicks.
- After editing, a quality control engineer steps in to double-check everything. They ensure the final product is seamless, polished, and free of any audio errors.
- Once post-production is complete, you’ll have the opportunity to review the audiobook. If any changes or re-recordings (pickups) are needed, we’ll schedule and re-master those sections as well.
(4) Launch
- Your audio files are uploaded and begin the review process. Once approved, your audiobook is sent to retailers, and it typically goes live within 5 weeks.
- About 2 months after your audiobook goes live, you’ll be able to check sales reports for each platform.
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Who Should Use American Publishers?
Who Should
Authors of nonfiction or fiction books looking to expand their impact
Writers aiming to reach a broader audience through multiple formats
Storytellers who are confident narrating their own book—or prefer a professional voice to bring it to life
Creators who want to stay ahead in technology, accessibility, and audience engagement
Who Should Not
- If your book is largely image and graphics-based (like a cookbook)
- If you are only looking for an audiobook marketing service
- Truthfully, we recommend that all non-fiction or fiction authors publish an audiobook along with their physical and eBook versions of their books. After all, why would you choose not to reach the 45%+ of your readers who prefer audiobooks over physical?
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Unsure About Your Book Idea? Manuscript Needs Work? Confused About Publishing?
Explore our Frequently Asked Questions for clear answers. And if you need more guidance, one quick call connects you directly with our expert team.
If I do American Publishers Professional, am I the author of the book? Is it in my voice?
Yes, you are the sole author of your book, and it is entirely in your voice. The book is created through interviews with you—you contribute all the ideas, knowledge, and content. If you choose our Guided Author Program, you’ll also write the book yourself. Our role is to assist with the parts of book writing you’re less familiar with, such as positioning, structuring, and refining the manuscript.
What is self-publishing?
Self-publishing empowers authors to publish their work independently, without relying on traditional publishing houses. It gives you full control over every aspect—from creative decisions and production costs to distribution and royalty profits. What began as a niche option has grown into a thriving industry, offering authors the freedom to maintain ownership and market their books directly through modern self-publishing platforms.
How Does the Ghostwriting Process at American Publishers Work?
At American Publishers, we offer affordable, personalized ghostwriting packages tailored to your unique project. Our all-inclusive services cover manuscript writing, senior editor review, copy editing, synopsis creation, a curated list of literary agencies for pitching, and expert publishing consultation.
The average cost of self-publishing is around $2,000. If you’re working with a limited budget, simply fill out our contact form — we’ll ensure your author journey remains both professional and affordable.
How Can I Maintain Privacy While Communicating with My Assigned Ghostwriter?
At American Publishers, your privacy is our priority. All communication with your assigned ghostwriter is kept strictly confidential, and we’re happy to sign non-disclosure agreements (NDAs) for added assurance. You’ll have secure, direct communication channels, and none of your personal information or project details will ever be shared without your consent.
What types of projects do ghostwriters typically handle?
Ghostwriters are skilled in handling a wide range of writing projects, including fiction and nonfiction books, memoirs, biographies, articles, speeches, comic books, self-help guides, academic works, and informative essays. At American Publishers, our writers are proficient in diverse writing styles and provide comprehensive ghostwriting services tailored to your unique needs.
Who will be the book owner if I hire you for the ghostwriting services?
As the author, you retain full ownership of your book. American Publishers acts solely as your service provider—helping you write, edit, and publish your work—while all rights to the content and intellectual property remain entirely yours.
The perfect Audiobook starts with the perfect narrator.
You tell us exactly what that voice sounds like. Whether it’s a deep Scottish accent or a high-energy falsetto, we’ll find the narrator who matches that voice. We’ll record, produce, and distribute the book for you, all in-house. All one team. We take the hassle out of recording your audiobook and provide you with a professionally produced audiobook ready for the world.
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