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Audiobook recording

Choose the narrator for your audiobook

TUW's audiobook narration service delivers professionally recorded, edited and mastered audio files from your book. Narration costs $2.43 per 100 words, or about $206 per finished hour at about 8,500 words.

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NarrationI need my book recorded as an audiobook.$2.43per 100 words
A 50,000-word book costs about $1,215. The finished-hour estimate uses about 8,500 words.
4.9/5Average customer rating for narrators
620+Completed narration orders
24,000+Books written by TUW

From your text to recorded audio

Listen before choosing your narrator, then review the audio delivered for your book.

Auditions using your text

Provide a 30 to 300 word snippet for narrators to audition with, and listen to voice samples before choosing.

Recorded and finished audio

Receive professionally recorded, edited and mastered audio files.

Up to 3 revisions

Review the recording and request changes within your order's revision allowance.

A chat with your narrator

Each order also has a freelancer chat.

Meet some of our narrators

Listen to narration samples and review customer ratings. Chat with applicants and choose your narrator before you pay.

Calculate narration from your word count

Narration is priced per 100 words. Use the finished-hour estimate to compare costs, and your book's word count to calculate yours.

Narration

$2.43per 100 words

I need my book recorded as an audiobook.

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Finished hourAbout $206 (about 8,500 words)
50,000-word bookAbout $1,215
RevisionsUp to 3
Audition snippet30 to 300 words

How it works

See how it works

1Post your projectPost your word count and a 30 to 300 word audition snippet for free.
2Choose your narratorListen to voice samples and auditions, then select your narrator before you pay.
3Follow the workTalk with your narrator through the order's freelancer chat while they work.
4Review and approveListen to the delivered audio, request revisions if needed and approve your order.

Hear from audiobook customers

4.9 average from 400+ customer ratings for narrators.

Customers share their narration experiences in these five-star reviews.

Dini was easy to work with and very professional. I would definitely have her as my narrator for other upcoming projects. Her adherence to the schedule as well as flexibility with my schedule helped a lot so the project didn't seem rushed and turned out seamless.
Monica N.Audiobook narration customer
Excellent work—delivered ahead of schedule. I’m looking forward to working together again. Thank you!
Allan G.Audiobook narration customer
This was my first foray into narration for a book and I could not be happier with the end product. Lefty is the ultimate professional: communicative, finished according to the schedule, and most of all, he has a great voice. I wanted a specific tone for my book and he easily matched it. I highly recommend Lefty!
Heather R.Audiobook narration customer
Caitlyn Porayko is a professional narrator with the talent to add stunning personality to the narration of many books. I highly recommend her. She does an impeccable job in a timely manner! And the files she sends are good quality.
ShavatianAudiobook narration customer
It was a pleasure working with Diontae, looking forward to working with him again in the future.
John K.Audiobook narration customer
Alba was fantastic! She was wonderful to work with and brought my book to life with her narration. I am so happy with the final result! I will definitely use her again for future books.
Anne F.Audiobook narration customer
Melli was easy to work with and made the few changes requested quickly. I would highly recommend her for any project you may have.
Christy W.Audiobook narration customer
June Bug was so wonderful to work with! I really appreciate her patience and genuine way of narrating and interacting through messages. Would be honored to work with her again! Thank you so much!
Tamara L.Audiobook narration customer
Lottie provided exceptional service and support throughout the project. I would definitely work with her again in the future. Should anyone require the services of a professional narrator, I would highly recommend her services.
Andre M.Audiobook narration customer
Jonny was incredible, he had the tone and character I was looking for with my audiobook. He was efficient and made all adjustments I requested promptly. Could not be happier with his work, highly recommend!
Caroline R.Audiobook narration customer
Daniel was an absolute pleasure to work with. I listened to many narration tapes but knew when I heard his voice, that he would be the perfect person to narrate my non-fiction book. Daniel is easy to work with, responsive, patient, and aims to please. I'm very happy with the book and his work; it sounds great!
Susan M.Audiobook narration customer
Working with Lee was great. What he says in the overview on his profile is true! He works fast and is ready for prompt feedback, and this will be addressed promptly too. I would not hesitate to work with Lee again or to recommend him to others.
Mike H.Audiobook narration customer

Common questions

How much does audiobook narration cost per finished hour?

TUW narration costs $2.43 per 100 words, which is about $206 per finished hour at about 8,500 words. A 50,000-word book costs about $1,215. Use your book's word count to calculate the narration cost.

Can I hear a narrator before hiring them?

You can listen to voice samples before choosing a narrator. When posting your project, provide a 30 to 300 word snippet that narrators use to audition. You choose your narrator before paying.

What do I get with audiobook narration?

You receive professionally recorded, edited and mastered audio files. The order includes up to 3 revisions.

How many audiobook narration revisions are included?

Narration orders include up to 3 revisions. Use your freelancer chat to discuss the changes you need with your narrator.

Can I bring my own book for narration?

You can bring your own book to TUW for narration. You can also have TUW writers write the book first.

Do I own the audiobook recording?

Customers own all delivered content and keep all copyrights. Every freelancer signs away their rights to the work they deliver.

Hear how your book could sound

Post your word count and audition snippet, then listen to narrators before deciding who will record your book.

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