Audiobook Production Built for Indie Authors
Your readers want to listen. Traditional production shouldn't cost more than you've earned. Full-cast audiobooks with character voices, music, and sound effects -- starting at $5 per thousand words.
Get Started FreeThe Traditional Audiobook Problem
For most indie authors, professional audiobook production has been out of reach.
$200-400 per finished hour
Traditional narrator rates before editing, mastering, or music.
$5,000-$50,000+ per title
Full production costs that often exceed what indie titles earn.
Months of production
Scheduling, recording, editing, revisions. Launch windows slip.
Single narrator only
No character voices, no music, no sound effects. Flat narration.
The Midsummerr Solution
Cinematic audiobook production designed for indie budgets and timelines.
Full-Cast Character Voices
Every character gets a distinct voice with emotional range. Not flat single-narrator audio.
Original Music & Sound Effects
Background score and cinematic sound design generated for every scene.
Starts at $5 per 1K Words
A 70,000-word novel costs around $350, not $5,000+. Pricing that works for indie budgets.
Production-Ready in Hours
Not months. Upload your manuscript and start listening the same day.
You Keep Your Rights
Full commercial ownership. Distribute anywhere with no royalty splits to us.
Unlimited Editing
Regenerate any line, swap voices, adjust pacing. Refine until it is perfect.
Traditional vs Midsummerr
| Feature | Traditional | Midsummerr |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | $5,000-$50,000+ | From $350 (70K words) |
| Timeline | Weeks to months | Hours |
| Voices | Single narrator | Full cast, unique per character |
| Music & SFX | Rarely included | Auto-generated per scene |
| Editing | Per-revision fees | Unlimited, self-service |
| Rights | Varies by contract | You own everything |
| Scalability | One book at a time | Produce your entire catalog |
Listen to the Difference
Full-cast productions with character voices, original music, and cinematic sound effects.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does audiobook production cost for indie authors?
Self-Serve starts at $5/1K words. Director-Led is $10/1K words and includes a dedicated director managing your project. Voice Conversion is $7.5/1K words. Traditional studios charge $5,000-$50,000+ for similar quality.
Do I need to record my own voice?
No. The system generates unique character voices automatically from your manuscript text. Each character gets a distinct voice. If you have existing narration you want to keep, Voice Conversion upgrades it to full cast while preserving the human feel.
Can I keep the rights to my audiobook?
Yes. You retain full commercial ownership of the audio output. The exported files comply with industry standards for audiobook distribution. No royalty splits to Midsummerr.
What genres work best with AI audiobook production?
Fiction with dialogue shines especially well -- romance, fantasy, sci-fi, thriller, literary fiction, and mystery all benefit from full-cast production with distinct character voices. Non-fiction, memoirs, and educational content also work well.
Your Book Deserves to Be Heard
Full-cast production at a fraction of the traditional cost. Upload your manuscript and hear the difference.
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