More people than ever are listening to audiobooks in Ireland during their daily commute, on a walk, or while doing the washing up, and if your book is not available in audio, you are missing a whole group of readers who prefer to listen rather than read from a page or screen. At Ireland Publishing House, we turn your written work into audiobooks that sound professional, clear, and true to the story, handling narrator selection, sound editing, and platform requirements so you do not have to learn any of it yourself, whatever your book, budget, or timeline happens to be.
Making an audiobook is more than just reading a book out loud into a microphone. A good audiobook needs the right voice, careful editing, and proper technical standards so it works on every platform. Here is how we break the work down.
Before recording starts, we read your manuscript and prepare it for audio, flagging anything that sounds odd aloud, such as long lists or awkward formatting, and noting pronunciation guides for names and terms specific to your story.
The narrator can make or break an audiobook. We help you choose a voice suited to your book’s tone, whether several accents for fiction or a calm voice for non-fiction, and you approve samples before we commit.
Once a narrator is chosen, recording begins, and we watch pacing, tone, and consistency across chapters so nothing feels rushed in one part and slow in another, keeping every character’s voice steady from the opening page onward.
Raw recordings always need work, so we remove mouth noises, breathing sounds, and any small mistakes before mastering the audio to broadcast standard, keeping volume levels even and ensuring sound quality meets requirements set by major platforms.
Audiobooks need to be split into chapters, tagged correctly, and exported in the right file format, ready to upload wherever you plan to sell or distribute the finished work, with clear file names and checked chapter markers.
If you are not sure where to sell your audiobook, we guide you through the main platforms and explain what each one expects from a finished file, so you keep control of where your audiobook gets sold.
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We work with a wide range of clients across Ireland and beyond, including:
If you are unsure whether your project fits, get in touch, and we will give you an honest answer. We would rather tell you early that a project is not the right fit than take it on and let you down later.
From Irish children’s book publishers in Ireland to academic and business titles, our editors and designers work comfortably across most genres and reading ages.
Not every provider offering audiobook production is the right fit for every book. Before you commit to anyone, it is worth asking a few honest questions:
Can they show you a sample of a finished audiobook, not just a raw voice clip?
Do they explain how narrators are chosen and matched to your book?
Will you get to approve the narrator before full recording begins?
Do they explain what happens if you are not happy with a section of the recording?
Are their pricing and timelines clear from the start, with no vague promises?
Do they understand the technical standards required by major audiobook platforms?
A provider who is confident in their process will not mind answering these questions. If someone avoids them or gives vague answers, treat that as a warning sign.
Some authors think any recording will do, but the quality of an audiobook shapes how readers experience your work. Here is why doing it properly matters.
It reaches listeners who never read the paper or ebook version. Audiobooks open your work to commuters, people with visual impairments, and busy readers who prefer listening.
Poor sound quality puts listeners off fast. Background noise, uneven volume, or a flat narration can lose a listener within minutes, no matter how good the story is.
A skilled narrator adds emotion and pace. The right voice can bring characters to life in a way that plain text cannot.
Technical standards are not optional. Major platforms reject files that do not meet their specifications, so getting this right the first time saves you delays.
It adds another stream of income to your book. Many readers buy both the print or ebook and the audiobook version of a title they love.
We keep the process simple and honest, with clear steps from start to finish.
We start with a short, honest conversation about your book, your goals, and your budget, so we understand what you actually need before anything else happens. There is no pressure and no obligation at this early stage.
We review your manuscript closely, work out the likely recording length, and note anything that needs preparing before audio work begins, then give you a clear, honest quote based on the true scope of your whole project.
We share narrator samples with you and talk through which voice best fits your book, its tone, and characters, so you hear real options rather than take our word for it, and you have the final say.
Recording takes place in stages, and we check in with you along the way, particularly on longer projects, so there are no surprises near the very end. Pacing, tone, and consistency are watched closely throughout every session.
Once recording wraps up, we clean up the audio, remove any errors or noise, and master the files to meet industry standards, so every chapter sounds consistent and ready for a listener’s ear from start to finish.
You listen to the finished audiobook before we sign off, and if anything needs adjusting, we sort it before final delivery. We then hand over correctly formatted files and, if wanted, walk you through your distribution options.
There are a few reasons authors and publishers keep coming back to us for their audio projects.
From accents to local reading habits, we know what works here.
We never record a full audiobook without your approval on the narrator and sample recordings first.
You know what you are paying for before work begins.
Small projects get the same attention as large ones.
File formats, chapter tagging, and platform requirements are our job, not yours.
We offer a full range of publishing company support in Ireland to help you move from manuscript to finished book. Each service runs in clear stages, giving you structure and steady, professional guidance from start to finish.
We work as a book publishing company in Ireland across major platforms, including Amazon KDP and IngramSpark. Whether you choose print, eBook, or both, we help you pick the right format when publishing a book in Ireland.
Explore ServiceOur editors support literary publishing in Ireland through developmental editing, line editing, copy editing, and proofreading, depending on your manuscript’s needs. We improve structure, language, and accuracy while keeping your voice intact.
Explore ServiceAs Irish publishers in Ireland offering ghostwriting, we cover fiction, non-fiction, autobiographies, business books, self-help, and children’s stories. Our writers shape your raw ideas into a clear, well-written manuscript through structured collaboration.
Explore ServiceWe design covers for fiction, non-fiction, academic titles, and books from paperback publishers in Ireland, in print and digital formats. From illustrated artwork to clean typography, our designers build covers that suit your genre and readers.
Explore ServiceWorking as book publishers and printers in Ireland, we format novels, academic texts, children’s books, and non-fiction titles. Our layouts suit paperback, hardback, and eBook versions, meeting platform and print requirements.
Explore ServiceWe support book publishing companies in Ireland by helping promote titles through launch planning, online listings, author branding, and targeted campaigns. Our approach focuses on visibility across digital platforms, reaching the right readership for your genre.
Explore ServiceWe proofread manuscripts line by line, catching spelling, grammar, punctuation, and formatting errors before your book goes to print. Our proofreaders check consistency in names, timelines, and style, giving your book a clean, professional finish.
Explore ServiceWe create original illustrations for children’s books, picture books, and select fiction titles, working closely with authors to match style and tone. From character sketches to full-page artwork, our illustrators bring your story to life.
Explore ServiceWe build simple, professional websites so readers can find you, your books, and your story in one place. Each site includes your author bio, book listings, and purchase links, beyond social media alone.
Explore ServiceWe handle print production for paperback and hardback editions, working with trusted printers to match your budget and quality expectations. From proof copies to full print runs, we manage the process closely.
Explore ServiceWe prepare and produce audiobook versions of your book, including narration, editing, and formatting for major platforms. Whether you choose a professional narrator or your own voice, we help your book reach new listeners.
Explore ServiceWe format and publish your book directly to Amazon Kindle, including eBook conversion, metadata, and category selection to help readers find your title. We also guide you through Kindle Direct Publishing pricing and royalty options.
Explore ServiceWe support authors writing for younger readers, from picture books to early chapter books, handling editing, illustration, and formatting suited to children’s titles. Our team understands age-appropriate language, pacing, and design that keeps young readers engaged.
Explore ServiceWe produce audiobooks in the standard formats required by the major listening platforms, so your finished files are ready to upload without extra conversion work on your end. We can also prepare shorter promotional clips if you want a sample to share on social media before the full audiobook launches.
On the genre side, we do not limit ourselves to one type of book. Some of the projects we take on include:
Novels and short story collections, including multi-character fiction that needs several distinct voices
Memoirs and personal stories, where tone and pacing matter as much as clear reading
Business and self-help titles, where a calm, confident narrator helps the message land
Children’s books, with narration adjusted for a younger listener
Poetry collections, where timing and emphasis need extra care
Non-fiction guides and how-to books, where clarity is more important than performance
If your book does not fit neatly into one of these categories, that is fine. Get in touch and describe what you are working on, and we will let you know honestly whether we are the right fit.
Audiobook pricing depends on a few things, including the length of your book, the type of narration needed, and how much editing the manuscript requires before recording. A short, straightforward non-fiction guide will usually cost less to produce than a long novel with multiple characters and accents, simply because of the recording and editing time involved.
Because of this, we do not use a flat, one-size-fits-all price list. Instead, we look at your project and give you a clear quote once we understand the scope. There are no hidden fees added later, and you will know the full cost before any recording begins. If your budget is tight, tell us early. We can often suggest ways to adjust the scope of a project without cutting corners on quality.
If you have been thinking about giving your book a voice, now is a good time to start. Get in touch with our team for a friendly, no-pressure chat about your project. We will talk through your book, answer your questions, and give you an honest idea of what is involved. There is no obligation to go ahead until you are ready.
Share your manuscript goals, ask a question, or book a call. We will help you understand the best next step for your audiobook.
You can read recent public reviews and profiles from Trustpilot, Reviews.io, Google, and Bark, linked straight to the original platforms for easy checking.
There is so much support, guidance and advice throughout the process, with regular updates on editing, marketing, visuals and planning.
View reviewThe ghostwriters reshaped chapters that felt too stiff, and the audiobook voice sounded natural after small pacing tweaks.
View reviewFrom writing assistance to final publishing, everything was handled professionally, and small revisions were completed quickly.
View reviewThere is so much support, guidance and advice throughout the process, with regular updates on editing, marketing, visuals and planning.
View reviewThe ghostwriters reshaped chapters that felt too stiff, and the audiobook voice sounded natural after small pacing tweaks.
View reviewFrom writing assistance to final publishing, everything was handled professionally, and small revisions were completed quickly.
View reviewCommunication was steady and instructions were followed as given. Edits and formatting were completed correctly without multiple follow-ups.
View reviewBy the time editing was done, everything flowed much better. It sounded closer to the original voice, just cleaner and more structured.
View reviewThe cover captured the essence of the book, looked professional, and aligned beautifully with the story.
View reviewCommunication was steady and instructions were followed as given. Edits and formatting were completed correctly without multiple follow-ups.
View reviewBy the time editing was done, everything flowed much better. It sounded closer to the original voice, just cleaner and more structured.
View reviewThe cover captured the essence of the book, looked professional, and aligned beautifully with the story.
View reviewWe guide you through the process in clear, simple steps, so you always know what is happening and what comes next. Your work stays fully confidential, your feedback is taken seriously, and nothing moves forward without your approval. Our role is simply to remove confusion, protect your work, and see your book through to a proper, professional finish.
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