Consultation Prep Sheet

Congratulations on booking your audiobook project! This interactive prep sheet will help you prepare for our pre-production consultation so we can make the most of our time together.

What We'll Cover:

Your book and its unique elements
Character voices and development
Tone, pacing, and mood preferences
Pronunciation and special terms
Timeline and expectations

1. Book Overview

Have Ready to Discuss:

Genre and subgenre

Word count and finished hour estimate

Target audience

Heat level (for romance)

Key themes and emotional tone

Unique elements or selling points

2. Your Vision for the Audiobook

Think About:

Overall tone (warm, dark, humorous, intense, etc.)

Pacing preferences (fast-paced, leisurely, varied)

Emotional emphasis (which scenes are most important)

Narrator inspirations (if any)

What you DON'T want

3. Character Information

Main Characters:

Name and pronunciation for each main character

Age and background

Personality traits

Voice characteristics (pitch, tone, accent)

Speech patterns or quirks

Character arc and emotional range

Supporting Characters:

List of important secondary characters

Any distinct voices or accents needed

Relationships to main characters

💡 Character Voice Inspiration

Think about actors, celebrities, or character types that inspire how you imagine them sounding. Should certain characters sound similar or distinctly different?

4. Pronunciation Guide

Compile a List of:

Character names (especially unusual ones)

Place names and locations

Foreign language phrases

Fantasy/sci-fi terminology

Historical terms

Made-up words or terms

📝 For Each Item, Note:

Phonetic spelling, audio example (if possible), context in the story, and importance level (critical vs. minor)

5. Special Considerations

Romance-Specific:

Heat level and comfort with explicit content

Pacing of intimate scenes

Pet names and endearments

Sensitive Content:

Trigger warnings to be aware of

Emotional scenes requiring special care

6. Timeline & Logistics

7. Materials to Have Ready

During the Call, Have Access To:

Your manuscript (digital copy) - See Manuscript Prep Checklist

Character voice brief (if completed) - Download Character Voice Brief Form

Pronunciation guide (draft or notes) - Download Pronunciation Guide Template

Calendar for scheduling milestones - Download Project Calendar (.ics)

Notebook for taking notes

✅ Tips for a Productive Consultation

Do: Be honest about your vision, share examples, ask questions, take notes, be open to collaboration

Don't: Feel pressured to have everything figured out, worry about "bothering" me with details, hold back concerns

Consultation Prep Sheet

📋 Consultation Prep Sheet

1. Book Overview

Have Ready to Discuss:

2. Your Vision for the Audiobook

Think About:

3. Character Information

Main Characters:

Supporting Characters:

💡 Character Voice Inspiration

4. Pronunciation Guide

Compile a List of:

📝 For Each Item, Note:

5. Special Considerations

Romance-Specific:

Sensitive Content:

6. Timeline & Logistics

Be Prepared to Discuss:

7. Materials to Have Ready

During the Call, Have Access To:

✅ Tips for a Productive Consultation

Consultation Prep Sheet

📋 Consultation Prep Sheet

1. Book Overview

Have Ready to Discuss:

2. Your Vision for the Audiobook

Think About:

3. Character Information

Main Characters:

Supporting Characters:

💡 Character Voice Inspiration

4. Pronunciation Guide

Compile a List of:

📝 For Each Item, Note:

5. Special Considerations

Romance-Specific:

Sensitive Content:

6. Timeline & Logistics

Be Prepared to Discuss:

7. Materials to Have Ready

During the Call, Have Access To:

✅ Tips for a Productive Consultation

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