The manuscript,
ready to record.
You’ve landed the narration project, but don’t have time fully review and format the manuscript?
Let me get the script into record-ready shape, complete with highlights, character notes, pronunciation guide, and more!
Manuscript Prep Service
How it works
First, let’s get to know each other! You can send through a request for a sample prep of the first 10 pages of the manuscript and/or we have a free discovery conversation to discuss your project, what you’re looking for, and answer any questions you have about the process. It also lets us get a feel for each other and see if we’d be a good fit to work together!
Next, we choose the time frame for the prep to be completed, both sign the contract, and you pay a deposit. (multiple payment plan options available)
You submit the manuscript by the deadline specified.
I read the manuscript closely, colour-coding dialogue and emphasizing dialogue tags/direction on how a line is delivered.
I compile a comprehensive bookwork guide, including:
Chapter-by-chapter break down which covers chapter estimated run time, content warnings, characters appearing in the chapter, and which narrators speak (for dual and multi-cast narrations)
Fall cast (including one-off characters) list with character notes, such as accents if described
Pronunciation guide for proper nouns, including pronunciations that need to be confirmed by the author (fantasy and sci-fi genres)
Suggested queries for the author
I return both the marked-up manuscript and the bookwork guide, ready for you to start recording!
Email support is available for 2 months after the package is returned.
What’s Included
Manuscript with dialogue colour-coded by character (available as PDF or Word document).
Bookwork document with chapter-by-chapter break down, full cast character notes, pronunciation guide, and suggested queries for the author.
Character quick reference sheet.
Email support for 2 months.
Investment
Based on manuscript word count:
€0.003/word (single/duet/dual narrator)
Example: €240 for a 80,000 word manuscript
€0.005/word (multi-cast narrators)
Example: €400 for a 80,000 word manuscript
€0.008/word (full dramatized adaptation)
Example: €640 for a 80,000 word manuscript
Prep Availability
Interested if your timeline and mine match up? Here’s a rough guide to my availability for the year, but I do have some flexibility so you can always reach out to discuss your specific project and ideal schedule to see if we can make it work!
2026
January - calendar full
February - calendar full
March - calendar full
April - calendar full
May - calendar full
June - calendar full
July - calendar full
August - 1 project
September - 2 projects
October - 2 projects
November - 2 projects
December - calendar full
2027
January - 3 projects
February - 3 projects
March - 3 projects
April - 3 projects
May - 3 projects
June - 3 projects
July - 2 projects
August - 1 project
September - 1 project
October - 1 project
November - 1 project
December - 1 project
Not sure if this is the service for you?
Let’s chat! We’ll talk about your project, what you look for in a prepper, and do a general vibe check to find the best fit for you. :)
There’s no commitment, pressure, or obligation. Pinky promise.