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🏆 Top Rated Ghostwriter | Developmental Editor | Proofreader | Audiobook Narrator | NYT Bestselling Experience | Book Publishing Professional
Ghostwritten eight New York Times bestsellers and edited numerous bestselling titles across memoir, thriller, self-help, and narrative nonfiction. I'm a Top Rated ghostwriter, developmental editor, line editor, proofreader, beta reader, and audiobook narrator on Upwork. Whether your book is still an idea or nearly ready to launch, I handle every stage, from writing and editing to publishing and distribution. Every word I write or narrate is 100% human and passes AI verification, guaranteed.
GHOSTWRITING
You bring the concept. I bring the structure, voice, pacing, and execution, across mystery, thriller, cozy mystery, romance, memoir, narrative nonfiction, business, self-help, and personal development. The result reads like a professional wrote it, because one did.
DEVELOPMENTAL EDITING AND LINE EDITING
I assess the full reading experience, including pacing, structure, character depth, emotional arc, and clarity, then work through the prose at the sentence level. You get the big picture and the fine details in one pass.
EDITING AND AI HUMANIZATION
AI-generated drafts share a recognizable pattern: smooth sentences, flat emotion, hollow confidence. I rebuild the voice from the inside out until the prose reads as genuinely human-written. The finished manuscript passes AI detection cleanly because it was rewritten, not lightly paraphrased.
PROOFREADING
Final-stage proofreading before print or upload. I catch spelling, punctuation, formatting, and repetition issues that slip through earlier edits, delivering clean copy that meets publisher and platform standards.
BETA READING AND ALPHA READING
I read the way your actual audience will read: cold and honest, covering pacing, voice consistency, emotional payoff, and anything that pulled me out of the story. This is not a rewrite or cheerleading, but sharp, reader-focused insight from someone who understands craft and genre expectations.
AUDIOBOOK NARRATION AND AUDIO PRODUCTION
900+ titles narrated. I deliver clean, emotionally present, character-aware performance ready for ACX, INaudio, and Author's Republic, plus full audio engineering: noise removal, artifact cleanup, ACX mastering, and optional ambient enhancement. Already have narration that needs post-production? I handle that too.
BOOK FORMATTING AND COVER DESIGN
Interior formatting and cover design that meets genre standards and platform specifications.
TRADITIONAL PUBLISHING AND SELF-PUBLISHING DISTRIBUTION
Pursuing an agent? I write and submit query letters, proposals, and synopses on your behalf, not just draft them. Going indie? I set up and manage distribution so your book sells on Amazon KDP, Apple Books, Barnes & Noble, and Kobo, and reaches libraries through OverDrive and Hoopla, via aggregators like IngramSpark and Draft2Digital.
GENRES
Mystery, Thriller, Cozy Mystery, Romance, Literary Fiction, Memoir, Narrative Nonfiction, Business and Entrepreneurial Nonfiction, Self-Help, Personal Development, and General Nonfiction.
WHY AUTHORS CHOOSE ME
Most clients want one experienced partner instead of juggling several freelancers. I keep my client list small so every project, from first draft to audiobook distribution, gets genuine attention.
Send me a message, tell me about your project, and let's talk about what it needs.
Innocent O.
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I am a professional audiobook narrator and audio producer specializing in fiction and non fiction titles for global distribution platforms. My work focuses on delivering emotionally engaging narration combined with technically precise mastering that meets strict ACX standards.
I narrate a wide range of genres including self development, business, motivational content, storytelling, and character driven fiction. Every project is recorded, edited, and mastered with attention to clarity, pacing, tone consistency, and listener engagement.
I ensure full ACX compliance including controlled peak levels, RMS standards, and noise floor requirements so your audiobook passes quality checks without delays. From raw manuscript to fully mastered, retail ready files, I handle the entire production workflow.
In addition to human narration, I also provide AI based audiobook generation for clients who require scalable production, fast turnaround, or multi voice projects. This includes high quality voice modeling, clean mastering, and ready to upload distribution files.
My services include:
• Full audiobook narration
• Editing, mixing, and mastering
• Retail sample creation
• Chapter separation and formatting
• AI narration and hybrid production
• Audiobook publishing ready delivery
I am committed to delivering clear communication, consistent quality, and on time project completion. If you are looking for a professional voice and production partner who understands both storytelling and technical standards, I would be glad to collaborate on your next audiobook.
Let’s bring your manuscript to life.
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Does your word salad need some seasoning to make it more palatable, or does it need trimming down to make it more digestible?
Hand your content over to a master wordsmith with more than 20 years' editorial experience in newspaper publishing, public relations, marketing and book editing. Nick has real-world experience in hospitality, education, retail and business development, plus team management in corporate and editorial roles.
My clients rely on my creative writing and meticulous editing skills to connect with their target audience. I specialise in transforming content into an engaging page-turning experience.
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✅Passionate and dedicated British Voice Over Artist specialising in Audiobooks, E-Learning and Video Narration. My name's Christian and I am a British Male Voice Talent with a warm and natural voice and clarity that lends itself to E-Learning content.
Although I am relatively new to Upwork, I have over 1000 5* reviews on Fiverr, which you can find here: fiverr.com/voiceover202
I have recorded British Voice Overs for everything from:
✅Audio-books,
✅E-Learning,
✅YouTube Videos,
✅TV and Radio Commercials
✅Documentaries and Narration
✅IVR and Voicemails
✅Corporate Presentations
✅Explainer Videos
✅Character/game voices
Click the links in my profile to hear what I can do!
If you would like me to read a sample of your text before we get started, then just get in touch. It's very important that you are happy and confident that my voice is the right fit for your project.
I can create a British Voice Over to bring your story to life, create interest and leads for the product or service you are trying to sell, bring clarity and excitement to your online videos to increase subscribers and even make your tutorial or explainer video fun, clear and interesting.
Message me with any questions you might have and let me help you get what you need so that we can create a great future working relationship!
Christian N.
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I am a voice over storyteller who enjoys narrating audio books of various genres and creating voice over files for YouTube videos. I narrate using a style appropriate to the goal and genre of the script while encouraging feedback and direction from the client.
I offer twenty four hour turnaround on most You Tube scripts and timely delivery of audiobooks.
Sean L.
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"The narration is top notch. This is the first time I've ever heard Tom Askin as a narrator and he does excellent job. He hits all the right notes and gets you really emotionally invested in the story and the characters. He gets you to really feel for these characters, especially the weight in the gravitas of everything this doctor feels and goes through to save people during these events."
"Tom Askin is absolutely the perfect narrator for this story. I can’t imagine anyone else voicing Dr. Ethan King."
"Choosing Tom Askin for the narrator of this book was brilliant. His voice (which voice can be make or break it for me when it comes to audiobooks) is perfect and exactly how I would imagine Dr. King's voice to sound. "
"The narrator did a fantastic job bringing life to the characters and making them 3 dimensional. You could feel the pain and horror the characters were experiencing."
"The narrator truly does an excellent job of drawing you into the story, making you care about the characters and actually feel the powerful emotions."
"The narrator does a fantastic job of emitting the thoughts, emotions and his characters are real enough to be believed."
With 25 years in the audio field, I am the Chief Engineer at PonderRosa Studios, a retreat recording studio 50 miles west of NYC.
My areas of expertise include narration of Audiobooks, eLearning Modules, Explainer Videos, and Podcasts.
Audio Book Narration
Audio Book Music Production
eLearning Module Voiceover
Podcast Recording and Music Production
Audio Editing
Audio Mixing
Audio Mastering
Vocal Tuning
Vocal Debreath
Vocal Deplosive
Noise reduction
Audio Restoration
Video Production (Music, Podcast, Commercials)
Tom A.
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I am passionate about bringing stories to life through the power of spoken words. I am developing the skills and expertise to deliver a captivating and authentic performance.
My voice has a warm and engaging quality, and I have the ability to adjust my tone, pitch, and pace to suit the needs of the project. I am comfortable with a wide range of genres and styles, from dramatic scripts to lighthearted content, and can adapt my delivery to fit the intended audience.
In addition to my narration skills, I am also skilled in editing, post-production, and audio engineering. I am proficient in using industry-standard software such as Audacity, and can deliver high-quality audio files in a variety of formats. Most notably, all of my work is produced to ACX/Audible standards and guaranteed to be accepted the very first time.
Whether you are looking for a voice actor for your audiobook, a narrator for your documentary, or a voiceover artist for your e-learning modules, I have the skills and experience to bring your content to life. Contact me today to discuss your project and see how I can help you achieve your goals.
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Hi all,
I have Narrated, edited, mastered and produced literally hundreds of audio books for Audible/ACX...Additionally, I've also done audio work for many projects, including other (Non-Audible Related) audiobooks, lots of podcast editing, intros, outro's / corporate and commercial media audio .... so, yes I have experience doing this stuff!
The $50.. per hour price is 50 PFH (per finished hour for narration) typically only relates to Audio-Books, in other words, if your audiobook is three hours (about 30,000 words) then it would cost a total of $150 for the project (if I narrate), even though it takes longer than that to record edit and master the project.
The bottom line, is that when it comes to audio book work that I have recorded, you usually know exactly how much it will cost in advance......If you have recorded the Audio-book yourself, the price can vary widely depending on the recorded quality and what must be done to bring it into conformity... If you simply need your self recorded book to be brought into ACX requirements and uploaded then the price for that is typically quite reasonable.
PLEASE NOTE: Any hourly work that runs over 20 hours automatically gets its hourly rate reduced by 20%.
Prices for SHORT-FORM narration vary by project due to the many variables, music track... noise, editing issues etc...
Just contact me so we can discuss exact pricing... it will be reasonable!
In other words "EVERYTHING is NEGOTIABLE!"
All audio is recorded edited and mastered by me, using my studio which utilizes professional-grade gear.
Thanks, Mike
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Hey, I'm Justus.
I’m an independent audiobook narrator & producer. My style is warm, grounded, and authoritative. Whether you've written a reflective self-help guide, a business book, cinematic fiction, or heavy academic/STEM material, my goal is always the same: to give your listeners a clean, engaging, and 100% human performance. No AI cloning, no text-to-speech hacks—just real, authentic storytelling.
On the technical side, I’ve got 45+ completed audiobooks under my belt with a flawless 0% QC rejection rate. When you hand me a script, you can trust that it’ll be recorded efficiently and delivered ahead of schedule, without cutting a single corner on quality. I also include a standard 30-day window for minor pickups or author adjustments, so you can launch your title with total peace of mind.
📊 Project Rates & Structural Pacing:
Standard Nonfiction: $100 PFH
Fiction (Sci-Fi, Fantasy, Thrillers): $125 PFH
Academic Nonfiction / STEM / Dense Text: $150 PFH
If you’re looking for an experienced narrator who can handle heavy vocabulary and complex concepts without stumbling, I'd love to chat. Shoot over a 1–2 page sample script, and let’s see if my voice is the right fit for your book!
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Happy Day everyone ! My name is Karen Frantz and I would love to do some voice work for you ! You can check out some demos on my website Veryvocal.biz. I have been in the Entertainment Industry for over 40 years. Owning and operating my own Dance & performing arts studio- Karen’s Dance Academy, for the past 35 years. I have taught vocal lessons both for stage and screen. Now it is time for me to use my editing and vocal skills to read narration, do commercial and industrial films. I have dozens of audiobooks under my belt and many corporate voice overs as well . I’m an “ old school” work ethic—which means get it done before the deadline and make it a product to be proud of. I edit all my own recordings. I will take out all breaths clicks or breathing, and make all recordings for industry " ready to air" If you need a different voice style, just let me know and I will re do. I do comedy and voice acting as well. If you would like to check out some of my videos and marketing ads that I have made jump over to my studios Facebook account Karen's Dance Academy or check out my site at Veryvocal.biz Everything on there is all made by me! Thanks so much for your time and consideration. Many Blessings – Karen
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