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A wide pool of professional voice talent—you select based on preferences. We share samples for you to listen to and choose once you’re onboard.
Audiobook Creation & Publishing
Your story deserves more than just pages—it deserves a voice.
With Penguin Publishing US’s Audiobook Creation & Publishing service, we bring your manuscript to life through rich narration, expert production, and seamless distribution. Whether it’s a heartfelt memoir, a gripping thriller, or a thought-provoking non-fiction title, our team ensures your story resonates through every chapter and every note.
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Turn Your Words into an Experience Worth Hearing
Professional narration, production, and distribution—with you in control of creative decisions from casting to final master.
A wide pool of professional voice talent—you select based on preferences. We share samples for you to listen to and choose once you’re onboard.
We conduct casting within our professional network and send tailored audition samples. Each narrator is matched to your book’s energy, emotion, and audience—you make the final call.
Audio engineers polish, balance, and master your audiobook to industry standards for clarity, pacing, and tone consistency.
Real people proof-listen start to finish—catching mispronunciations or timing issues before your listeners ever hear them.
You retain full ownership and copyrights to the audiobook we create. You earn full royalties on every platform where your audiobook is sold or streamed.
Once your narrator is selected, recording begins right away—most audiobooks complete within 2–6 weeks depending on length and complexity, with updates at every stage.
From onboarding and casting through mastering and distribution—transparent milestones at every stage.
We send a detailed audiobook questionnaire to capture narrator style, accent, pacing, and tone preferences. You share your finalized manuscript as the foundation of the recording process.
You receive curated audition samples tailored to your book’s genre, mood, and target audience—then confirm the voice talent.
Recording begins in partner studios under our production direction. You receive sample chapters or progress clips to review pacing, tone, and delivery.
Sound engineers polish and master your audiobook: levels, noise reduction, EQ, and seamless chapter transitions. Deliverables include MP3, M4B, and WAV formats meeting international audiobook standards.
We convert masters into ACX-ready formats for your selected platforms. Our publishing team handles technical submissions—metadata, barcodes, and setup—so your audiobook goes live smoothly.
Your satisfaction is our priority, which is why we offer unlimited revisions to get everything just right.
We help you publish, but your copyrights and ownership remain fully yours.
You keep 100% of your net royalties—Penguin Publishing US takes no cut from your book sales, ever.
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The timeline depends on the complexity of your project and the services required. However, Penguin Publishing US offers streamlined publishing solutions designed for efficiency without compromising quality. If your manuscript is already refined and near publication ready, we can have it available in the marketplace in as little as 7–10 business days. Need a faster turnaround? Connect with a publishing consultant to explore expedited options tailored to your timeline.
Paperbacks typically use a flexible perfect-bound spine and lighter covers; hardcovers use rigid case binding with a printed case or dust jacket. Both can be produced print-on-demand—we’ll help you choose trim size, finish, and pricing that fit your genre and retailer goals.
Yes, within the options offered by our print partners. During production setup you’ll select trim size, paper where available, and finish. We guide you through retailer specifications so files are accepted the first time.
You retain copyright and ownership of your manuscript and intellectual property. Our service agreements describe deliverables and rights so you stay in control of your work.
Royalties are paid by retailers and aggregators (such as Amazon) directly to the accounts you register. We help you configure accounts, tax information, and reporting so you can track sales transparently.
Depending on formats you choose, your book can be listed with major online retailers, print-on-demand channels, eBook stores, and library distributors. We align distribution with your goals and territories.
We research categories, keywords, and comparable titles to build metadata that helps discovery. You can refine keywords over time; we advise on updates that stay within retailer guidelines.
Print-on-demand means a book is printed when a reader orders it, avoiding large upfront print runs and warehouse inventory while still offering global reach.
Lower upfront cost, wide catalog availability, automatic fulfillment, and the ability to update files for corrections or new editions without stranded inventory.
Audiobooks are a growing format and can add revenue and discoverability when produced and priced well. We can produce, master, and distribute audiobook editions alongside print and eBook.
Yes—our marketing services include paid ads, social support, and author website options tailored to your genre and budget, with reporting so you can see what’s working.