You have written a great book. Maybe it is already out as an ebook or in print. But more and more readers want to listen instead of read. They want the story in their ears while they drive, walk the dog, or do the dishes.
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- what it is
That is where we come in. Purple Giraffe Press turns manuscripts into finished audiobooks for authors, publishers, and small presses across Australia. We handle the recording, editing, and polishing so your book sounds as good as it reads.
You do not need any technical knowledge. You do not need your own studio or equipment. You just need a story worth telling, and we will help you tell it in sound.
- what we offer
We break the process into clear stages, so you always know what is happening with your book and why.
Every book is different, so we do not force your story through a rigid template. A picture book needs a different approach to a business memoir, and we adjust our process to suit.
Before any recording starts, we look at your manuscript and prepare it for narration. This means checking for anything that reads fine on a page but sounds odd out loud, such as long lists, footnotes, or repeated names. We flag anything that might trip up a narrator and fix it with you before recording day.
Picking the right voice matters. A children’s picture book needs a warm, playful tone. A thriller needs pace and tension. We help you choose a narrator whose voice fits your story, whether that is one of our regular narrators or a voice you already have in mind.
This is the heart of the job. A narrator reads your full manuscript under proper studio conditions, take by take, until every chapter is captured cleanly. We record in quiet, treated spaces so there is no background noise, no echo, and no distractions for the listener.
Raw recordings always need work. We remove mouth noises, breaths, page turns, and mistakes. We even out volume levels between chapters and fix any pacing issues so the whole book flows smoothly from start to finish.
Once editing is done, we mix and master the final files so they meet the technical standards used by major audio book platforms. This includes correct file formats, consistent loudness levels, and proper chapter markers so listeners can jump between sections with ease.
Recording is only half the job. We help you get the finished product out into the world, formatted correctly for the platforms your readers actually use, and ready for listeners to find.
If you are searching for the best service for audio books, the answer usually comes down to trust, sound quality, and clear communication rather than flashy promises.
- who we help
We work with a wide range of clients, including:
If you already offer your book as an ebook, adding audio is a natural next step, giving readers another format to choose from without taking anything away from what you already have.
We also hear from people looking for an audio book service like Netflix, somewhere they can trust to deliver good quality content without a confusing process. We understand that comparison. Streaming services made things simple for viewers, and we aim to make audio book production just as simple for authors, from the first phone call through to the finished files.
- what to look for
Not every audio book service does the job properly. Here is what separates a good one from an average one.
We built our process around these points because we have seen what happens when they are skipped. A rushed job can leave you with an audiobook that sounds unfinished, and that is hard to fix after the fact without starting parts of it again.
- why it matters
Audiobooks are not a small side trend anymore. People listen while commuting, exercising, cooking, or relaxing before bed. For many readers, audio is now their main way of getting through a book at all.
This matters for a few reasons:
Getting this right takes care. A flat, rushed narration can make even a brilliant story fall flat. A thoughtful one can make a simple story unforgettable. Listeners notice pacing, tone, and clarity far more than readers of the printed page, simply because there is nowhere to hide a weak sentence when it is spoken aloud.
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You send through your finished manuscript, along with any notes on tone, pacing, or characters you have in mind.
We look at the length and style of your book and give you a clear quote and an expected timeline, so there are no surprises.
We suggest narrators who suit your book and send you a short sample so you can hear the fit before full recording begins.
Once you approve the narrator, we record the full book, then edit and clean up the audio.
We send you a draft to listen to. You can flag anything you want changed before we move to final mastering.
We master the final files and deliver them in the formats you need, ready for publishing.
- the payoff
- why choose us
Whatever comparison you use to picture the standard you want, that is exactly what we aim for with every project, professional, polished, and easy for listeners to enjoy.
The Purple Giraffe Press TeamAustralian Children’s Publisher Audiobooks have their own pacing, structure, and listener expectations. That is our focus.
You get a clear quote before any work starts, with no hidden extras.
You can talk to a real person in your own time zone, without long delays.
Your story matters to you, and we treat it that way too.
You will always know what stage your project is at and what comes next.
- author love
- explore more
What your project includes depends on your goals. We offer a full suite of professional services tailored to the specific needs of children’s literature.
We sharpen your pacing and clarity while keeping your unique voice at the centre of the story
Learn more about EditingWe create front, back, and spine layouts that grab a reader’s attention. Unlike many publishing companies for children’s books, we show you enuinely different options rather than just colour swaps
Learn more about Book Cover DesignHonest, affordable promotion that gets your children’s book seen and loved on Amazon, Kindle, and beyond
Learn more about Book PromotionWe take care of the logistics, ISBNs, and platform registrations so you don’t have to learn the technicalities from scratch
Learn more about Book Publishing ManagementWe match you with an artist who understands your characters and work through sketches together before any final painting begins
Learn more about Custom IllustrationsWe build clean, functional sites that help readers and event organisers find you easily
Learn more about Author Websites
- pricing
Pricing depends on a few things, including the length of your book, the complexity of the narration, and how many voices are needed for different characters. A short children’s picture book will cost less than a long novel with multiple character voices.
We do not believe in vague quotes. Before any recording begins, we give you a clear breakdown of costs, so you know exactly what you are paying for. There are no hidden fees added later, and you will never be asked to pay for something you did not agree to upfront.
If you are comparing us against other audiobook best service providers, we are happy to explain exactly what is included in our quote, so you can compare properly. There are no surprise charges added once recording has started, and any extra work, such as adding a second narrator voice for dialogue, is discussed and agreed with you first.
- get in touch
Share your idea or manuscript and we will come back within one business day with a friendly, no-pressure plan and a free estimate.
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- ready when you are
If you have a manuscript sitting there waiting for its next chapter, let us help you turn it into something people can listen to anywhere, in the car, on a walk, or curled up on the couch. Get in touch with Purple Giraffe Press today, and let us talk through what your audiobook could sound like. We are happy to answer any questions before you commit to anything.
- good to know
Honest answers to the questions authors ask us most. If yours is not here, a quick consultation will cover it.
Book a Free Consultation →It depends on the length of your book and the narrator’s schedule, but most projects take a few weeks from recording through to final delivery. We will give you a clear timeline once we see your manuscript, and we will keep you updated at each stage along the way.
No. We suggest narrators who suit your genre and send you a sample recording first, so you can hear the voice before committing to full production.
Yes. We work across genres, including children’s books, fiction, and non-fiction. Each type of book gets a narration style suited to its audience.
That is not a problem. Our audiobooks and ebooks services are designed to complement your existing ebook, giving readers another way to enjoy the same story.
Yes. Alongside production, we can talk you through the best audiobook marketing services and premium audiobook marketing services options, so your finished book actually reaches listeners.
You will receive your finished audiobook in the formats required by major audiobook platforms, with correct chapter markers and consistent sound levels throughout.
Both. We work with individual authors publishing their first audiobook, as well as publishers and small presses looking to add audio versions across their catalogue. No project is too small or too large for us to take on properly.
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