Professional Audiobook Standards Explained

In this in-depth interview, CEO and founder of Aurora Sound, Gordon Blodgett, walks through the complete post-production workflow behind professional audiobook creation. He outlines a refined five-step system that includes raw narration, editing, proofreading, correction integration, and mastering for distribution platforms like ACX and major publishers. The discussion highlights how technical standards such as normalization, noise floor control, and consistency checks ensure a seamless listening experience. Gordon also explains how production timelines are shaped by word count, narration style, and complexity, while emphasizing the real impact high-quality audio has on listener retention, reviews, and sales. This interview offers authors a clear understanding of what professional audiobook production actually involves—and why it matters for commercial success.