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Revisions & Retakes Policy (Audiobooks)

 

Audiobook narration is a collaborative process, and clear expectations up front ensure a smooth, professional production for everyone involved.

 

Creative Direction & Approval

 

All audiobooks begin with a sample read or audition excerpt to establish tone, pacing, and character approach. Once this sample is approved, creative performance decisions are considered locked for the remainder of the project.

This includes (but is not limited to):

  • Character voices and vocal distinctions

  • Tone, delivery, and pacing

  • Accent choices (where applicable)

From that point forward, narration proceeds based on the approved creative direction.

Included Revisions (No Charge)

The following revisions are always included at no additional cost:

  • Minor line pickups

  • Misreads or missed words

  • Pronunciation corrections (when reference material was provided)

  • Technical fixes related to audio quality

These corrections are part of standard professional audiobook production.

 

Creative Retakes & Performance Changes

 

Requests that involve changes to previously approved creative choices—such as re-imagining character voices, altering performance style, or re-recording sections due to a change of preference rather than error—are considered creative retakes.

Because these changes require additional studio time, editing, and quality control, they may be billed separately depending on scope.

 

Billing for Creative Retakes (Percentage-Based)

 

Creative retakes are assessed based on the percentage of finished audio or script affected, using the following general guidelines:

  • Up to 25% of the project
    No additional charge

  • Approximately 50% of the project
    Billed at $50 per studio hour

  • More than 50% of the project
    Billed at $100 per studio hour

  • Full script re-record
    If the entire audiobook requires re-recording due to changes in creative direction, a new consultation and contract agreement will be required. This allows both parties to establish updated creative guidelines, timelines, deliverables, and compensation before production resumes.

 

Studio time includes re-recording, editing, proofing, and quality control to maintain consistency across the audiobook.

All retake costs are discussed and approved before work begins.

 

The Goal

 

This policy exists not to limit collaboration, but to:

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  • Protect production schedules

  • Maintain creative consistency

  • Ensure fair use of studio time

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Clear approvals early allow the project to move efficiently and result in the strongest possible final audiobook.

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