The six questions

Is the price published, or must you ask? A published rule means the number is the same for everyone.

Who owns the finished master and the rights? The answer should be: you.

Is narration directed, or simply read and delivered?

How is casting priced? Here it is arithmetic — 1% of the word count per 2 voices.

Are editing, mastering and storefront-ready delivery included, or billed later?

What happens if a chapter must be re-recorded, and who pays?

Marketplaces versus houses

A marketplace connects you to a freelancer and steps back. You are the producer, the proofer and the project manager.

A house takes responsibility for the finished file. That is what you are buying when you pay more than a per-hour rate.

What this house publishes

7.000000000000001% of word count for an audio book, 12% for a film book, 1% per 2 voices, 1% per 5 effects, $1,500 for a chosen, cut and mixed score.

A 50% deposit begins the build; a withdrawn Charter returns 50% of monies paid, work done or not.

Every rule the house works by is posted at the Rites, in plain words, before you pay anything.

Asked and answered

Should I use a royalty-share deal?

Royalty share trades cash now for a share of future income and usually the master's terms. Read what you give up before you sign.

How do I compare quotes fairly?

Convert every quote to the same basis: your word count, with editing, mastering and delivery included.

Do you promise sales or reviews?

No. This house sells effort and reach, never rankings, reviews or results.

Can I hear the voices first?

Yes — the Reading Room holds listen-only registers, free, before any Charter is sealed.