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How it works

A clear process, start to finish

Six steps, with an approval checkpoint before full production begins so you know exactly how your book will sound.

Process steps

  1. Inquiry

    Use the quote form to share your book or recordings, your goals and your timing. No complete manuscript or payment is needed to ask.

  2. Sample and scope

    Jack reviews your material. Depending on the project, a short narration sample is recorded (by Jack or a proposed contracted narrator) or Jack edits a representative section, and confirms what the work involves.

  3. Written quote

    You receive a written proposal covering scope, schedule and price. Project-specific terms are set out here.

  4. Production

    Recording, editing and mastering, following the voice, tone and production style you approved.

  5. Review and corrections

    You listen to the finished chapters and note anything that needs attention. Corrections are handled as agreed in your quote.

  6. Final delivery

    You receive finished files prepared to the requirements agreed at the start.

Why the early checkpoint matters

Hearing a representative sample before full production means decisions about voice, pacing, character treatment or editing style are made once, together, rather than discovered later. It protects your time and keeps the finished book close to what you imagined.

Author preparation

Your preparation checklist

Having these ready makes production smoother and helps your quote reflect the real scope.

  • Final manuscriptThe version you intend to publish. Changes after recording begins add time and cost.
  • Pronunciations and namesA list of characters, places, invented words and specialist terms, with notes or recordings of how you say them.
  • Character and tone notesAges, accents, personalities and the overall feel you want: intimate, energetic, measured, wry.
  • Existing audio, when applicableYour recordings organized by chapter, with notes on any known problems or retakes.
  • Delivery requirements and target scheduleWhere the audiobook is going and when you would like it finished. Check the current requirements of your chosen platform.

FAQ

Practical answers

Anything specific to your project is confirmed in your written quote.

Who will narrate my book?
Jack narrates many projects himself. When your book would be better served by a different voice, for example a particular age, gender or accent, Savage Audio Books can arrange a contracted narrator. You hear and approve a sample before production begins, and Jack directs, edits and masters the recording either way. Any narrator arrangement is set out in your written quote.
Can I narrate my own book?
Yes. Author-narrated support starts with recording preparation and a review of a short sample you record, with specific feedback. Once you have recorded the book, Jack edits and masters it and helps you prepare the final files.
Can you work with recordings I already have?
Yes. Send a short excerpt and describe any problems you know about. Jack will listen and explain what editing and mastering can achieve. Some issues, such as heavy room echo or distortion, may be better solved by re-recording, and you will be told honestly if so.
How should I prepare my manuscript?
Send the final version you intend to publish, along with a pronunciation list and any character or tone notes. The checklist above covers the essentials.
How does per-finished-hour pricing work?
The finished hour is the running time of the completed audiobook, not the time spent producing it. Producing one finished hour takes considerably longer than an hour. Pricing on finished length gives you a clear basis for comparison. Your written quote sets the actual price.
How are re-recordings and corrections handled?
After you review the chapters, mistakes such as misread words or mispronunciations are corrected and the affected lines re-recorded. How corrections are handled for your project is set out in the written quote.
What if my manuscript changes after production begins?
It can be accommodated, but text changes after recording usually mean additional recording and editing. It is best to finalize the manuscript first. If changes are unavoidable, they are discussed and agreed before the work is done.
What files will I receive?
Finished, mastered audio files organized by chapter, prepared to the specifications agreed in your quote. Platforms publish their own technical requirements, which change from time to time, so the exact specifications are confirmed against the platform's current official guidance for your project.
How long does production take?
It depends on length, complexity, recording condition and current availability. Your written quote includes a schedule for your specific project.
Do you publish or distribute my audiobook?
Savage Audio Books prepares your files for delivery. Publishing and distribution happen through your own account with the platform you choose. Jack can talk through file preparation for your target platform, but distribution itself remains in your hands.

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