The Complete Audiobook Business Solution for Publishers
Authors record with microphone, use a studio voice, or clone their voice (beta, premium add-on). We handle the technical complexity: automated file preparation, multi-platform export, and built-in marketing tools.
$15,000+
Average cost savings per audiobook vs. traditional production
You know the audiobook market is growing 20% annually. You see your authors leaving money on the table without audio editions. You've priced out traditional audiobook production - $5,000-$25,000 per title, 3-6 month timelines, complex rights negotiations.
Your challenge: How do you add audiobooks to your catalog without hiring an entire production team or sacrificing quality?
💡 Two Production Paths for Different Catalog Needs
- Author-Narrated (Microphone): Premium audiobooks with authentic author voice - publish on ALL platforms including ACX/Audible
- AI-Narrated (Backlist Scaling): Rapid catalog conversion for non-fiction backlist - perfect for scaling to hundreds of titles
- Hybrid Strategy: Use both methods strategically across your catalog based on author availability and book genre
Two Production Methods - Strategic Flexibility
Choose the recording method that fits each title's market position, author availability, and distribution strategy. Many publishers use both methods across their catalog.
🎤 Author-Narrated Audiobooks
Authors record their own books with microphone. Premium positioning, maximum distribution, authentic connection.
- ✓ Authentic author voice and personality
- ✓ Automated audio processing (normalization, noise reduction)
- ✓ Publish on ALL platforms (ACX, Apple, Google, Spotify)
- ✓ No platform restrictions or limitations
- ✓ Premium pricing position (higher royalties)
- ✓ Best for: Fiction, memoir, author brand building
- ✓ Unified pricing: $197-$497 per audiobook
💡 Use for: Frontlist titles, bestsellers, memoir, fiction, author platform building
🎙️ Studio-Narrated Audiobooks
Rapid catalog conversion for backlist titles. Scale to hundreds of titles, perfect for non-fiction.
- ✓ 10+ professional American English voices
- ✓ Perfect for non-fiction backlist conversion
- ✓ Produce 100+ audiobooks per year with 1 coordinator
- ✓ Pronunciation corrections included
- ⚠️ Google Play Books (some platform limits)
- ⚠️ Not ACX/Audible (exclusive AI system)
- ✓ Unified pricing: $197-$497 per audiobook
💡 Use for: Backlist conversion, non-fiction, catalog scaling, test markets
🎭 Premium Voices
Richer, more expressive narration for titles that demand a higher production standard. Ideal for fiction, series, and author brand publishers.
- ✓ More expressive and nuanced than standard studio voices
- ✓ Wide range of voices and character styles
- ✓ Consistent voice quality across an entire series
- ✓ Preview all voices free in the Audiobook Studio
Included with paid plans
Audition all voices at Studio Voices →
🎯 Publisher Strategy
Hybrid approach: Author-narrated (Microphone) for frontlist fiction and memoir - maximum reach and premium pricing. studio voices for backlist non-fiction at scale. Premium Voices for series and titles that demand richer, more expressive narration without full recording commitments.
Scale Production Without Scaling Costs
The Traditional Audiobook Bottleneck:
- High Production Costs: $5,000-$25,000 per audiobook with traditional narrators
- Long Timelines: 3-6 months from contract to market
- Rights Management Complexity: Separate audio rights negotiations and royalties
- Limited Catalog Conversion: Can only afford to produce audiobooks for bestsellers
- Quality Control Issues: Managing multiple narrators across different titles
- Distribution Headaches: Different platforms, different formats, different requirements
You have hundreds of titles in your catalog. At $15,000 average cost per audiobook, converting your entire backlist would cost millions. You're forced to pick only the "sure bets" - leaving 80% of your catalog without audio editions.
76 Audiobooks
You can produce for the cost of ONE traditional audiobook ($15,000) - at the Short tier ($197/title)
What CoHarmonify Unlocks:
- 90%+ Cost Reduction: $197-$497 per audiobook vs. $5,000-$25,000
- 2-7 Day Turnaround: From manuscript to distribution-ready audio
- Unlimited Catalog Conversion: Make every title available as an audiobook
- Consistent Quality: Automated professional standards across entire catalog
- Simple Rights: Authors retain full control, you handle production
- White-Label Option: Brand the platform with your publishing house identity
Automated File Preparation - The Part Everyone Hates
Technical file preparation typically costs $200-500 per title if outsourced, or takes 2-8 hours per title if DIY. CoHarmonify does it in 5 minutes. Automatically.
❌ Without CoHarmonify
- Rename 20+ files with ISBN formatting manually
- Create ZIP folder structure (Audio/, Cover/ subfolders)
- Upscale cover images to 1024+ pixels (hire designer or learn Photoshop)
- Ensure audio ≥128Kbps quality (learn audio editing)
- Embed metadata into each MP3 file
- Result: 2-8 hours OR $200-500 per title
✅ With CoHarmonify
- ✓ Automated ISBN naming:
[ISBN]_01of[total].mp3 - ✓ ZIP structure created automatically
- ✓ AI cover upscaler (1024+ pixels guaranteed)
- ✓ Quality optimization (≥128Kbps verified)
- ✓ Metadata embedding included
- Result: 5 minutes. Click "Export for Publishing."
💰 File Prep Automation Worth $200-500 Per Title
For 100 titles/year, that's $20,000-$50,000 in savings on file prep alone - included at no additional cost.
Multi-Platform Distribution Ready
CoHarmonify exports files in formats compatible with all major audiobook platforms. Choose direct distribution (keep 70% royalties) or use aggregators for wider reach.
ACX (Audible)
🎤 Author-narrated only
40% royalty (exclusive)
Apple Books
🎤 Author-narrated only
70% royalty
Google Play Books
🎤 Mic OR 🎙️ studio voices
70% royalty
Spotify Audiobooks
🎤 Author-narrated only
70% royalty
Kobo Audiobooks
🎤 Author-narrated only
70% royalty
Findaway Voices
🎤 Author-narrated only
80% royalty (direct)
💰 Revenue Comparison
Your audiobook sells for $20 on Google Play Books:
- With traditional distributor: You keep $7-10 (35-50% after their cut)
- With CoHarmonify direct upload: You keep $14 (70% royalty)
- Result: 40-100% more revenue per sale across your entire catalog
📊 Built-In Marketing Tools for Your Entire Catalog
Most publishers pay $500-2,000/month for separate marketing platforms. Our built-in suite handles catalog-wide analytics, bulk promotions, and marketplace integration - included with your subscription.
Unified Catalog Analytics
- Cross-platform performance: Track sales, plays, and revenue across all distributors in one dashboard
- Title comparison: See which titles perform best and replicate success
- Listener demographics: Understand your audiobook audience by genre and title
- Revenue forecasting: Project catalog performance and plan production budgets
Bulk Promotional Tools
- Social media campaigns: Generate promotional graphics for multiple titles simultaneously
- Email marketing: Send catalog updates to your author and reader lists
- Sample distribution: Create and distribute 5-minute samples across platforms
- Series bundles: Package related titles for cross-promotion
Publisher Marketplace
- Direct sales channel: List your entire catalog on the CoHarmonify marketplace
- Higher margins: Keep 85% royalties vs. 70% on external platforms
- Publisher branding: Create a branded storefront for your imprint
- Listener community: Access our growing base of audiobook listeners
✅ Marketing suite included: Analytics, email campaigns, promotional tools, and social media scheduling are all live and included in your platform access.
Cost Comparison: Standalone marketing platforms charge $500-2,000/month. Our integrated suite is included with your CoHarmonify subscription - no additional fees.
Your ROI Calculator
Traditional Production:
10 audiobooks per year:
- Production costs: $150,000 (at $15,000 average)
- Timeline: 36-60 months total production time
- Staff required: 2-3 full-time production coordinators
- Breakeven: 3,000-5,000 sales per title
CoHarmonify Production (Hybrid Strategy):
10 author-narrated + 100 AI-narrated per year:
- Production costs: $10,290 author + $39,700 AI = $49,990 total
- Timeline: 100-700 days total (concurrent production)
- Staff required: 1 part-time coordinator
- Breakeven: 15-25 sales per title
$100,000+
Your annual savings while producing 11X more audiobooks (110 titles vs. 10)
You convert your entire backlist. You offer audiobook production as a value-add to attract new authors. You increase your revenue per title by 30-50% with audiobook royalties. You maintain quality while scaling infinitely.
Publisher-Friendly Pricing
Transparent Pricing for Volume Production
Unified pricing: $197-$497 per audiobook based on book length. Choose recording OR studio voices per package. Includes automated file preparation, multi-platform export, and marketing tools.
Test the free audiogram. When you're ready, sign up for the complete business platform.
Start Converting Your Catalog Today
You're ready to unlock the audiobook revenue your catalog deserves. You have hundreds of titles waiting to reach audio-first readers. You need a solution that scales with your ambitions.
What happens when you click below:
- You'll test our free audiogram tool (no signup required)
- When ready, access our audiobook studio immediately
- You can upload your first manuscript and test the platform
- You'll see exactly how fast and easy production can be
- You can export your first audiobook in 2-7 days
You convert one title this week. You convert your entire catalog this year. You build the audiobook division you've been planning without the million-dollar budget.
No contracts. No minimums. Pay per audiobook. Start with one title, scale to thousands.
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