We Turn Experts Into Authorities and Ideas Into Bestsellers.
We turn experts into authorities and ideas into bestsellers. Pithy Wordsmithery’s books have launched six-figure speaking careers, secured Fortune 500 board positions, and built thriving consulting practices — because world-class execution creates world-changing outcomes. With numerous national bestsellers and hundreds of thousands of dollars in client advances, we don’t just publish your book. We make you famous for it.
Audiobooks are no longer optional — they’re essential for reaching today’s readers. With audiobook sales growing exponentially, authors who skip this format leave significant revenue and audience reach on the table. That’s where our expertise makes all the difference.
Our audiobook specialist has recorded more than 400 audiobooks for major publishers including Scholastic, Penguin Random House, and Simon & Schuster. She understands what makes audiobooks engaging, knows how to coach authors through the narration process, and manages every detail from studio sourcing to final distribution. Whether you’re narrating your own book or hiring a professional voice, we ensure your audiobook is polished, professional, and ready to captivate listeners.
Choose the Level of Support That Fits Your Book
Whether you want full direction, a turnkey done-for-you service, or essential coaching, we have a package built around how you want to work.
Self-Narration With Coaching & Full Direction
The complete support package for authors narrating their own books. Our expert serves as your remote director throughout recording — catching issues in real-time and saving you from costly re-recording later.
What’s Included
- Full project management from start to finish
- Studio sourcing and coordination
- 30-minute coaching session to prepare you for recording
- Virtual direction over multiple days while you record your entire book
- Real-time feedback on pacing, energy, and delivery
- Graphic design: square version of your book cover
- File hosting and uploading to ACX for publication
Note: Studio recording fees and post-production (editing/mastering) are paid directly to your chosen studio and are not included in this package.
Done for You (With Professional Narration)
From start to finish, we create a professional audio version of your book while you focus on your business. Our audiobook expert handles everything as your dedicated project manager and producer.
What’s Included
- Sourcing three professional narrator options that match your brand
- Narrator samples and guidance on selection
- Timeline coordination and project management
- Script preparation for recording
- Narration process oversight
- Post-production mastering management
- Quality review and mistake correction
- Sound consistency adjustments
- Audio corrections implementation
- Final product certification
- Distribution platform upload (ACX/Audible/Amazon)
- Square book cover creation
This is the hands-free option — we handle everything.
Self-Narration With Coaching
For experienced authors who want expert guidance but prefer to manage their own recording process.
What’s Included
- Manuscript marking with recording guidance (pauses, emphasis, pronunciation)
- Two one-hour coaching sessions with feedback on your narration
- Training on breath support, emphasis, diction, and sentence emphasis
- Written summary of focus areas for your recording
- Square book cover design
- File hosting and ACX upload
- ACX portal setup and file delivery coordination
Note: Studio recording fees and post-production (editing/mastering) are paid directly to your chosen studio and are not included in this package.
From Start to Finish
From start to finish, you can expect to publish your audiobook within 6-8 weeks. Timeline varies depending on your chosen package, our team’s availability, and approval timelines. Once recording is complete, we typically launch within a few weeks.