6. AudioBudget: $1000+Creating an audiobook is a project in itself. In this guide, I cover how to make an audiobook. You have several options. Firstly, record and edit the audio yourself. That’s assuming you have the equipment and technical skills. Secondly, record the audio and hire an audiobook editor. Expect to pay at least $250+ for four hours of edited audio.Thirdly, use a service like Audible ACX or Findaway Voices. Prices start at $1000, depending on the contract you negotiate with your book narrator and editor.If you haven’t recorded and edited an audiobook before, it takes a lot of trial and error. And you’ll still need a good microphone and audio editing software. Despite the cost, the third option is the easiest for most new authors. If money is an issue, consider using book sales royalties from your ebook to invest in an audiobook later.
