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Audiobook production checklist Use this from rights review to retailer submission. It is deliberately platform-neutral: confirm the current technical specification with your chosen distributor.
Last reviewed: 14 August 2026
Print checklist Production checks Before final delivery Listen to the opening, closing, retail sample and joins around every pickup. Compare duration and chapter count with the delivery sheet. Keep a copy of the accepted masters rather than relying on a distributor download.
For an early planning range, use the audiobook length calculator . For context on each stage, read the ebook-to-audiobook guide .