Turn your book into a German audiobook
Do you want to reach not only German readers but also listeners?I record and produce German audiobooks and guide international authors through the process – from your finalized German manuscript to the finished audio files.
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You don’t have to speak German to produce a German audiobook.
You need a reliable process.
We define the important creative decisions before recording starts: characters, tone, relationships, pronunciation and the overall feeling of your story.
Our project communication can take place in English while the audiobook itself is recorded in German.
In the end, you’ll receive a complete, finished audiobook that has already been checked for errors in both the text and the audio.
Get a preview of what your German audiobook might sound like
You don’t have to commit to a full audiobook production without knowing how your story will sound in German.
Send me a short excerpt from your finalized German manuscript and a few details about your project. If the project is a good fit, I can record an individual sample so you can hear how the voice, tone and interpretation work for your story before we move forward.
Even if you don’t speak German yourself, the sample gives us a concrete starting point to discuss mood, characters and overall direction.
How the production works
from your manuscript to the finished audiobook
01 – Tell me about your project
Send me some information about your book, your planned release date and an except from your text.
This will allow me to create a custom audio sapmle using your own text, if you’d like. That way, you won’t have to decide whether my voice suits your story based on just any demo.
02 – We’ll discuss how you want your german audiobook to sound
Who are the characters? What’s the mood of the story? Are there any terms, names, or specific details we should clarify beforehand?
The better I understand your text, the more enjoyable the listening experience will be in the end.
03 – I’ll record your audiobook in german
Production takes place in my own studio. This gives me flexibility with scheduling, and we don’t need to book an external studio session every time we record, which also keeps costs down.
If you need other voice actors for your project in addition to me, I can recommend some.
04 – Editing & Mastering
After recording, the raw material is turned into a finished audiobook production.
I handle the editing and mastering myself, so you don’t have to coordinate and pay the next service provider right after the narrator.
05 – Your german audiobook is ready
You’ll receive the finished audio files and can use them to publish your book.
And if you’re not quite sure what to do next at this point, I won’t just leave you to figure it out on your own—I’ll be there to support you with my expertise.
Your audiobook. Your rights.
As a self-publisher, you likely made a conscious decision to control what happens to your book yourself.
Why should it be any different when it comes to the audiobook?
With my production service, you receive a finished product without having to hand your project over to an audiobook publisher. You retain control over your audiobook and decide for yourself how and where you want to publish it.
I am paid for my work—not through an ongoing share of your future sales.
References
More than 250 productions. And each one of them deserved its own voice.
From romance to thrillers, from fantasy to non-fiction – here you’ll find a selection of my productions to date.
How to check an audiobook in a language I don’t speak?
You don’t need to find a German-speaking reviewer yourself. If required, independent German proof listening can be included in the production process.
What others say about my work
Need help with publishing? I can help with that, too.
Producing the audiobook is one part of the process. Getting it out into the world is the next one.
If you’re unsure which publishing routes, platforms or distribution options are available for a German audiobook, I can help you make sense of them and point you in the right direction. Based on my experience with audiobook productions and the German market, I can support you in understanding the next steps and choosing a suitable path for your project.
You don’t have to figure everything out on your own once the final files are ready.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need to speak German?
No. Project communication can take place in English. What matters is that you provide a professionally translated and finalized German manuscript before recording begins.
Do you translate my book into German?
No. I provide German audiobook narration and production, but not literary translation.
Your manuscript should be professionally translated and proofread before the recording starts.
What files do you need from me?
At minimum, I need the finalized German manuscript and the most important information about your project.
For fiction, a character guide and pronunciation notes for names, fictional places or invented terminology are extremely helpful.
Providing the original-language manuscript as additional context is also recommended.
How do we handle names and fictional terms?
Send me pronunciation references for anything that isn’t obvious from the German text.
Audio recordings are especially helpful for fictional names, places or invented languages.
We clarify these details before recording so they remain consistent throughout the audiobook.
How much does it cost to produce a finished audiobook?
I can’t give you a reliable answer until I know more about your project. However, you can read about a few of the factors that influence the cost here.
Key factors include the length of the manuscript, the estimated length of the audiobook, and what services you need from me—for example, just the recording, a full production including editing and mastering, or extras like music or a proof-listening session.
So, please send me some key details about your book and your ideas. Then I can estimate the workload and provide you with a customized quote.
How can I review the recording if I don't speak German?
You don’t necessarily have to do that. Every audiobook I produce for you in German has already been reviewed by another person, so listeners won’t hear any discrepancies in the text or audio. If you’d like, we can also compare it to the book’s text to ensure absolute accuracy.
Do you publish the German audiobook?
No, I’m not a publisher myself. But I can share information with you about your options and my own experiences. That way, I can also support you through the publishing process.
Do you work with authors outside Germany?
Yes. The production itself takes place in my studio in Germany, so our collaboration can be handled remotely.
Tell me about your project.
Whether you’d like to hear a sample first or already have a specific audiobook project in mind – send me a few details and I’ll get back to you personally.
Fanny Bechert
audiobook narrator, producer & author
Your details
What happens after you get in touch?
I’ll take a look at your project, check whether it’s a good fit for me and my schedule, and get back to you.
From there, we’ll go over the key details: scope, your ideas and expectations, timing, and everything else that’s important for the production.
And if everything feels right, we’ll get started.