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Choosing an audiobook narrator for your Christian book
Your audiobook is often the first way a reader meets your message. Here’s what to look for in the voice behind it.
Samuel Picou·
For many readers, the audiobook is the book. They’ll hear your words on a commute, at the gym, or late at night — which means the narrator becomes the voice of your message.
Four things to listen for
- Understanding — does the narrator sound like they believe what they’re reading?
- Consistency — tone, pacing, and audio quality should hold from chapter one to the last page.
- Pronunciation — Scripture references, names, and theological terms matter.
- Technical quality — files must meet ACX and retailer requirements to be accepted.
Narration only, or full production?
If you already have a producer, narration-only can work well. Most authors, though, benefit from full production — editing, proofing, mixing, and mastering handled by one person who knows the project end to end.
If you’re an author or publisher considering an audiobook, I’d be glad to hear about your book and record a short audition from your manuscript.