Turn Your Book Into a Professional Listening Experience
Give readers another way to experience your story.
We can turn your manuscript into a polished audiobook using AI narration, professional voice talent, or your own recorded voice — then handle the editing, quality control, mastering, and technical preparation needed to get it ready for listeners.
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Jaren J. Hampton
Excellent and quick communication. Effortless on my part, and amazing quality of work.
C Hendrik Viskil
This is the most incredible and friendly, educational experience I have encountered.
Antoine Holmes
I found Markee Books one day by accident and it has been the best blessing I could have gotten for my writing journey.
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Reach Readers Who Prefer to Listen
Not every reader consumes books the same way.
An audiobook gives your work another format and another opportunity to reach people while they:
- Drive
- Exercise
- Travel
- Work
- Relax
- Listen instead of read
It also gives existing readers another way to experience your book and makes your catalog available to a wider audience.
Choose How Your Book Is Narrated
AI Voice Audiobook
Professional Audiobook Production at a Lower Cost
AI narration makes it possible to produce a professional-quality audiobook without the expense of hiring a narrator for dozens of recording hours.
But we don’t simply generate the audio and send it back.
Our team handles the production process from manuscript to finished audiobook.
AI Audiobook Pricing
Pricing is primarily based on manuscript word count.
- Up to 25,000 words — starting at $250
- 25,000–50,000 words — starting at $400
- 50,000–75,000 words — starting at $550
- 75,000–100,000 words — starting at $700
- 100,000+ words — custom quote
A book around 90–100 pages will often fall into our starting $250 range depending on word count and complexity.
We Don't Just Generate It — We Quality Check It
The quality of an AI audiobook depends heavily on what happens after the voice is generated.
Our production process can include:
Voice Selection
We help choose a voice that fits the tone, genre, audience, and personality of your book.
Pronunciation Review
Names, locations, unusual terminology, abbreviations, and industry-specific words are checked and corrected where needed.
Listening & Quality Control
We review the audio for obvious narration errors, strange pauses, repeated phrases, skipped text, and unnatural sections.
Chapter Organization
Each chapter is properly separated, labeled, and organized for a smooth listening experience.
Pacing & Pause Adjustments
Where necessary, we adjust pacing and spacing so the narration feels more natural.
Audio Cleanup
We clean up unnecessary gaps, inconsistencies, awkward transitions, and other audio issues.
Volume & Mastering
Audio levels are balanced and prepared for consistent playback.
Final Review
You have the opportunity to review the audiobook and flag any issues before final delivery.
Platform Preparation
We prepare the final audio files to meet the technical requirements of the platforms you plan to use.
The goal isn’t simply to create AI audio. It’s to create an audiobook you’re comfortable putting your name on.
Give Your Story a Human Performance
For authors who want traditional narration, we can also help coordinate production with professional voice talent.
Human narration may be a better fit for:
- Fiction
- Character-heavy books
- Emotional memoirs
- Dialogue-driven stories
- Children’s books
- Projects where performance is especially important
Pricing depends on:
- Word count
- Finished audiobook length
- Narrator
- Number of voices
- Performance requirements
- Editing complexity
Contact us and we’ll provide a custom quote based on your project.
Want to Narrate Your Own Audiobook?
Your voice can be a part of the story.
You record the book, and we help turn those recordings into a finished audiobook.
Sometimes the best narrator is the author.
This can work especially well for:
- Memoirs
- Personal stories
- Business books
- Educational books
- Thought leadership
- Authors with an existing audience
We can help with:
- Audio cleanup
- Noise reduction
- Removing mistakes
- Removing excessive pauses
- Volume consistency
- Chapter separation
- File organization
- Audio mastering
- Platform-ready exports
You tell the story. We handle the technical polish.
Already Recorded Your Book?
No problem.
If you already have recordings but aren’t sure how to turn them into a professional audiobook, send us the audio.
We can help:
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How it works
1. Send Us Your Manuscript
We review the word count, genre, structure, and production requirements.
2. Choose Your Narration Option
Choose between:
- AI narration
- Professional voice actor
- Your own narration
3. Select the Voice & Direction
For AI or human narration, we help identify a voice that fits your book.
4. Produce the Audiobook
Your manuscript is converted into organized, chapter-by-chapter audio.
5. Quality Assurance
We review pronunciation, pacing, errors, chapter transitions, volume levels, and other production details.
6. You Review It
You can listen through the audiobook and identify anything that needs correction.
7. Final Mastering & Delivery
We finalize the audio and prepare the files for distribution.
Audiobook Publishing & Distribution
Creating the audio is only one part of the process.
We can also help you understand and navigate audiobook publishing.
Depending on your project, we can assist with:
- Audiobook accounts
- Metadata
- Cover requirements
- Audio file specifications
- Chapter organization
- Uploading
- Platform requirements
- Technical errors
- Distribution options
We can either walk you through the process or help handle the technical steps for you.
AI, Human Voice, or Your Own Voice?
AI Narration
Best for authors who want:
- Lower production costs
- Faster turnaround
- Consistent narration
- A professional audiobook without the cost of hiring a full narrator
Professional Narrator
Best for authors who want:
- Emotional performance
- Character voices
- Greater acting range
- A traditional audiobook experience
Author Narration
Best when:
- Your personal voice matters to the story
- You’re publishing a memoir
- You’re a speaker or expert
- Your readers already know your voice
Not sure? Tell us about the book and we’ll help you choose.
Need More Than an Audiobook?
Audiobooks are one part of a complete publishing strategy.
Markee Books can also help with:
- Editing & proofreading
- Cover design
- Book formatting
- Paperback and hardcover production
- Ebook preparation
- Publishing & distribution
- Author websites
- Book trailers
- Social media graphics
- Advertising & launch support
FAQ
How much does an audiobook cost?
AI audiobook production starts around $250 for shorter books.
Pricing increases based on word count, complexity, and production requirements.
Professional human narration is quoted separately.
Can I choose the AI voice?
Yes. We can help select a voice based on your book’s genre, tone, audience, and overall style.
Do you listen to the audiobook before sending it to me?
Yes. Quality assurance is part of the production process.
We review for issues such as incorrect pronunciations, skipped or repeated text, strange pauses, chapter organization, and obvious narration problems.
What happens if the AI pronounces something incorrectly?
We can correct pronunciation issues and regenerate affected sections where necessary.
If your book contains unusual names, places, acronyms, foreign words, or specialized terminology, let us know so we can pay particular attention to them.
Can I review the audiobook before it's finished?
Yes. You have the opportunity to review the audiobook and flag issues before final delivery.
Can I narrate the book myself?
Yes. You can send us your recordings and we can clean, edit, master, organize, and prepare them for distribution.
Do I need professional recording equipment?
Better recordings produce better results, but you don’t necessarily need an expensive studio.
We can provide recommendations for creating cleaner recordings before you begin.
Can you help publish the audiobook?
Yes. We can help with metadata, technical requirements, accounts, file preparation, uploading, and audiobook distribution.
How long does production take?
Turnaround depends on book length, narration type, corrections, and complexity.
We’ll provide an estimated timeline after reviewing your manuscript.
Ready to Turn Your Book Into an Audiobook?
Send us your manuscript or approximate word count and tell us which direction you’re considering.
We’ll help you determine the best option and provide a quote.