Audiobook narration and recording setup
Audiobook Editing

Focus on Narrating.
Leave the Audiobook Editing to Me.

Voice Works provides audiobook editing, proofing, mastering, and file preparation to help turn your recordings into polished, submission-ready audio.

You recorded the audiobook. Now comes the work behind it.

The technical work

Getting an audiobook ready for submission involves more than recording your narration.

When you're working through hours of narration, the technical work can quickly become tedious.

EditingShape the recorded narration into a clean, consistent listening experience.
CleanupRemove unwanted noise and distractions where needed.
CorrectionsAddress narration corrections and revisions.
ProofingReview the audiobook and identify necessary corrections.
MasteringOptimize the finished audio for sound quality and applicable technical specifications.
File preparationCreate the final file conversions needed for upload.
Quality check

Trying to get your audiobook through the quality check?

Audiobook files need to meet specific technical requirements before they can be accepted for distribution. Voice Works can help with the editing and mastering needed to prepare your files according to the applicable submission requirements.

The Voice Works method

EDIT. PROOF. MASTER. READY.

01 — EDIT

Clean & edit

Clean up and edit your recorded narration according to the needs of your project.

02 — PROOF

Review & correct

Review the audiobook, identify corrections, and make the necessary revisions.

03 — MASTER

Optimize

Optimize the finished audio for sound quality and the applicable technical specifications.

04 — READY

Prepare files

Create the final file conversions needed for upload.

Not sure what kind of editing you need?

Voice Works works with different types of audiobook recordings.

01 · Punch-recorded audio

Already edited or punch-recorded narration.

Audio that needs editing and proofing.

02 · Roll-recorded audio

Unedited narration.

Audio that needs to be edited against the script.

03 · Raw spoken-word content

Live or extemporaneous recordings.

Content that needs to be edited and formatted into audiobook form.

Still not sure? Hear the difference first.

Want to see what Voice Works can do with your recording?

Send over a short chapter for a 120-second demo edit.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Before we get started.

What do I need to provide?

Your audiobook recordings and the project details needed for us to understand what you want produced.

What does audiobook editing include?

Depending on the project: editing, cleanup, corrections, proofing, mastering, and file preparation.

Can you work with punch-recorded audio?

Yes. Voice Works can work with punch-recorded narration that needs editing and proofing.

Can you work with roll-recorded audio?

Yes. Roll-recorded narration can be edited against the script.

Can you help prepare files for submission?

Voice Works can help prepare files according to the applicable submission requirements.

How do I get started?

Book a call and tell us about your audiobook, what you've recorded, and what you need help with.

Already know you need help?

Tell us about your audiobook.

We'll talk through what you need, what's involved, and whether Voice Works is the right fit.