How Long Does Audiobook Production Take?

Wondering how long audiobook production takes from first session to live on Audible? Here's a complete timeline for independently published authors — recording, editing, ACX review, and go-live. From .wav Enthusiast in Downtown Los Angeles.

Audiobook production moves through five distinct stages:
- Stage 1 — Pre-production and planning
- Stage 2 — Recording sessions
- Stage 3 — Post-production
- Stage 4 — ACX review
- Stage 5 — Go live on Audible