{"id":28,"date":"2026-05-31T14:11:35","date_gmt":"2026-05-31T14:11:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/storytellervoice.com\/?page_id=28"},"modified":"2026-05-31T14:11:35","modified_gmt":"2026-05-31T14:11:35","slug":"how-audiobook-pricing-works","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/storytellervoice.com\/index.php\/how-audiobook-pricing-works\/","title":{"rendered":"How Audiobook Pricing Works"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How Audiobook Narration Pricing Works<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Many authors are surprised to learn that audiobook narration is typically priced by Finished Hour (PFH), not by the number of hours spent recording.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Is a Finished Hour?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A Finished Hour is one hour of completed audiobook audio that listeners hear.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For example:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>9,000 words = approximately 1 Finished Hour<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>45,000 words = approximately 5 Finished Hours<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>90,000 words = approximately 10 Finished Hours<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The exact length varies depending on pacing, dialogue, and the style of the book.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why Not Charge by Recording Time?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Creating a professional audiobook involves much more than simply reading the manuscript.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The production process includes:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Narration and recording<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Retakes and corrections<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Editing<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Audio cleanup<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Quality control<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Mastering to industry standards<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A single Finished Hour of audiobook audio often requires 4 to 6 hours of production work.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Estimating Your Audiobook Length<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A simple way to estimate audiobook duration is:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Word Count \u00f7 9,000 = Approximate Finished Hours<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Examples:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>18,000 words \u2248 2 hours<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>45,000 words \u2248 5 hours<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>72,000 words \u2248 8 hours<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>90,000 words \u2248 10 hours<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Request a Quote<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you know your manuscript&#8217;s word count, I can provide an estimated audiobook length and a personalized narration quote.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Simply send your manuscript or total word count, and I will be happy to discuss your project.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>How Audiobook Narration Pricing Works Many authors are 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