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audio production
If you're an author looking for an audiobook or serialised fiction project, I handle the whole process end-to-end, including narrating, editing and mastering to ACX standard.
what we do
At Obsidian Elephant we specialise in audio-first narrative storytelling, from immersive audiobooks to multi-episode cinematic serialised fiction.
Whether you’re looking to bring a finished novel to life or develop a story into a series, we provide the creative and technical expertise to make it happen.
Audiobook Production
If you’ve written a novel and want a professional, polished audiobook, we offer end-to-end production tailored to your needs. Our main focus is fiction, but we’re open to other genres too.
What’s included:
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Professional narration (single voice, character-aware performance)
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Editing, cleanup and pacing refinement
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Mastering to ACX standards (ready for distribution on major platforms)
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Delivery of fully finished audio files
Rates:
£100–£180 per finished hour (PFH)*
Pricing depends on complexity (e.g. number of characters, accents, performance intensity, etc.).
*Royalty share arrangements will be considered in some circumstances.
You can work with me directly, or if you prefer to hire through ACX, I’m listed there as well.
Serialised Fiction Production
If you’ve listened to our shows Personal Demon: A YA Horror Series or GLITCH: Twisted Tech Tales and wondered what your novel could sound like as an audio series, we help authors transform their work into episodic, binge-worthy audio fiction series.
Whether you’re envisioning a single season or a long-running show, we’ll help you shape and produce a compelling audio narrative.
What we offer:
Story Adaptation & Development
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Breaking your novel into episodic structure
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Identifying strong episode hooks and cliffhangers
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Mapping character arcs across episodes (or multiple seasons)
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Guidance on pacing, tone and audience engagement
Production
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Narration (audiobook style adapted for episodic format)
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Editing and sound design (as required)
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Professional mastering for release (ACX standard)
Optional Enhancements
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Original theme music or scoring
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Expanded sound design (ambience, effects, cinematic touches)
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Additional voice actors (for multi-cast productions)
Pricing for Audio Fiction Series
Because every story is different, series work is priced per episode, based on scope and complexity.
Basic Package (from ~£100–£200 per episode)
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Story breakdown into episodes
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Single-narrator performance (audiobook style)
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Editing and mastering
Standard Package (~£200–£450 per episode)
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Deeper story development support
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Enhanced pacing and structural input
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Light sound design or stylistic enhancements
Premium Production (£600+ per episode)
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Full development collaboration
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Cinematic sound design
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Original music and/or composer involvement
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Optional: multi-voice casting
Final quotes depend on:
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Episode length
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Number of episodes
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Level of sound design and music
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Casting requirements
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Development support needed
If you’re not sure what level you need, we can scope the project together.
Turning Your Novel into a Series
If you’re starting with a completed novel, we’ll guide you through the entire process:
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Consultation: Understanding your story and goals
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Series Planning: Episode structure and long-term arc mapping
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Production: Recording, editing, and refining each episode
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Delivery: Ready-to-release audio, tailored to your platform or distribution plan
Let’s Collaborate
Every project starts with a conversation. If you’re ready to bring your story into the audio space, or you’re still exploring what’s possible, get in touch and we’ll shape the right approach together.
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