Welcome to Your Audiobook Journey!

📹 Personal Welcome Video

Replace this entire div with your video embed code from YouTube, Vimeo, or Wistia

Thank You for Choosing Kelly Jean

I'm thrilled to bring your romance story to life through audiobook narration! I don't just read your story – I feel it. Every emotional beat, every moment of tension, every swoon-worthy scene gets the attention it deserves.

My goal isn't just to narrate your book; it's to make listeners fall in love with your characters the same way I do when I first read your manuscript. This Welcome Packet contains everything you need to know about our collaboration process, timelines, and how we'll work together to create an exceptional listening experience.

What Makes Working with Me Different

The Reader's Narrator Approach

  • Authentic Emotion: I bring genuine feeling to every scene because I understand what romance readers crave
  • Character Chemistry: Special focus on creating believable romantic tension and connection
  • Subgenre Expertise: Deep knowledge of paranormal, contemporary, and historical romance expectations
  • Series Thinking: Every character voice is developed with future books in mind

Your Success is My Success

I'm not just your narrator – I'm your audiobook partner. That means I'm invested in your book's success beyond just the recording. I provide marketing support, ACX guidance, and ongoing consultation because when your audiobook succeeds, we both win.

About Your Narrator

Kelly Jean - The Reader's Narrator

As a lifelong romance reader, I understand the emotional depth and connection that makes romance fiction so powerful. I specialize in paranormal, contemporary, and historical romance, bringing authentic emotion and distinctive character voices to every project.

What Makes Our Partnership Special:

  • • Character voice development and consistency across series
  • • Quick turnaround times without sacrificing quality
  • • Marketing support including audio clips for promotion
  • • Series consistency guarantee
  • • Collaborative approach with regular check-ins

Service Tiers & Investment

Basic Package

$200-300 PFH

  • ✓ Full professional narration
  • ✓ Basic editing and noise reduction
  • ✓ One revision round
  • ✓ 6-8 week turnaround
  • ✓ Email support
  • ✓ ACX-compliant delivery
⭐ MOST POPULAR

Standard Package

$250-375 PFH

  • ✓ Everything in Basic, plus:
  • ✓ Professional mastering
  • ✓ Two revision rounds
  • ✓ Character voice consultation
  • ✓ 4-6 week turnaround
  • ✓ Priority support
  • ✓ Marketing audio clips (30-60 sec)
  • ✓ Series consistency guarantee
  • ✓ Shared voice bible

Premium Package

$325-450 PFH

  • ✓ Everything in Standard, plus:
  • ✓ Unlimited revisions
  • ✓ Rush delivery (2-3 weeks)
  • ✓ Dedicated project manager
  • ✓ Custom voice samples
  • ✓ Full marketing package
  • ✓ Author consultation calls
  • ✓ Priority booking
  • ✓ Same-day response time

Add-On Services:

  • • Novellas (under 20k words): +$25-50
  • • Series discount: 5-10% off (Standard/Premium)
  • • Rush delivery: +25-75% depending on timeline
  • • Complex multi-POV: +$25-75 per additional POV

Payment Terms & Schedule

Payment Structure

25-30%

Upfront Deposit

Due upon contract signing

50%

Midpoint Payment

Due at 50% completion

20-25%

Final Payment

Due upon delivery

Payment Terms: Net 15 days (7-10 days preferred)

Accepted Payment Methods: Bank transfer/ACH, Stripe, Credit card (via invoice)

Late Payment Policy: 1.5% monthly fee applies to overdue balances. Work may be paused if payment is more than 10 days late.

Your Project Timeline Overview

Here's what to expect throughout our collaboration. This timeline is for a Standard Package (6-8 finished hours). Your specific timeline will be confirmed during onboarding.

📋 Phase 1: Pre-Production (Weeks 1-2)

What I'm Doing:

  • • Complete manuscript read-through and analysis
  • • Character voice development and practice
  • • Technical preparation and recording schedule setup
  • • Creation of your personalized voice bible

What You'll Experience:

  • • Detailed intake questionnaire completion
  • • Character voice collaboration sessions
  • • Pronunciation guide development
  • • Timeline confirmation and milestone scheduling

Your Deliverable: Character voice samples for approval

🎙️ Phase 2: Recording & Production (Weeks 3-6)

What I'm Doing:

  • • Daily professional recording sessions (6 hours/day)
  • • Real-time quality monitoring and consistency checks
  • • Professional editing and mastering
  • • Continuous voice care and performance optimization

What You'll Experience:

  • Week 3: 25% milestone check-in with sample chapters
  • Week 4: Progress update and any needed adjustments
  • Week 5: 50% milestone review and consistency verification
  • Week 6: 75% update and final timeline confirmation

Your Involvement: Review milestone samples and provide feedback within 48 hours

✨ Phase 3: Revisions & Delivery (Weeks 7-8)

What I'm Doing:

  • Comprehensive revision incorporation (2 rounds included)
  • Final quality assurance and ACX compliance check
  • Professional file preparation and organization
  • Marketing asset creation and delivery

What You'll Experience:

  • Complete audiobook review and feedback submission
  • Revision discussions and implementation
  • Final file delivery with all supporting materials
  • ACX submission support and launch guidance

Your Deliverable: Final approval and launch preparation

Quality Assurance Checkpoints

15-Minute Sample

Character voice approval

Feedback due: 24 hours

25% Milestone

Technical & artistic review

Feedback due: 3 business days

50% Milestone

Consistency verification

Feedback due: 3 business days

Final Delivery

Complete review

Feedback due: 48 hours

Revision Policy & Quality Assurance

What's Included in Your Package

  • Two Complete Revision Rounds: Comprehensive feedback incorporation across the entire audiobook
  • Unlimited Technical Pickups: Any narrator errors corrected at no additional charge
  • Character Voice Adjustments: Fine-tuning based on your feedback at milestone reviews
  • Quality Guarantee: 100% satisfaction with the final product

How Revisions Work

Round 1: Submit comprehensive feedback within 48 hours of delivery

Round 2: Final adjustments and polish based on your input

Technical Issues: Corrected immediately at any point in the process

Timeline: Revisions completed within 3-5 business days

Important: Author-requested changes after milestone approval (beyond narrator errors) are billed at 75% of PFH rate with a 1-hour minimum. Major scope changes require written approval.

Communication & Expectations

How We'll Stay Connected

📧 Primary Communication

Email for detailed discussions and file sharing

📊 Project Updates

Automated milestone notifications through your project dashboard

💬 Quick Questions

Direct email with 4-6 hour response time (business days)

🚨 Urgent Matters

Emergency contact process with 4-hour maximum response

My Response Time Commitments

  • Business Days (Mon-Fri): 4-6 hours for all inquiries
  • Weekends: 24 hours for non-urgent matters
  • Milestone Updates: Proactive communication at every phase
  • Emergency Situations: 4 hours maximum, any day of the week

What You Can Expect From Me

  • ✓ Proactive Communication: I'll update you regularly, not just when you ask
  • ✓ Professional Flexibility: Understanding that author schedules can change
  • ✓ Quality Obsession: I won't deliver anything I wouldn't be proud to have my name on
  • ✓ Collaborative Spirit: Your input is valued and incorporated throughout

Your Project Dashboard Access

What's Included in Your Portal

📈 Real-Time Progress Tracking

See exactly where we are in the process at any time

📁 File Repository

Secure access to all project files, samples, and deliverables

💬 Communication Log

Complete history of all our project discussions

🎭 Character Voice Bible

Living document that grows throughout the project

✏️ Revision Tracking

Clear documentation of all changes and approvals

How to Access: You'll receive your personalized dashboard link within 24 hours of contract signing. This portal will be your central hub for everything related to your project.

Romance-Specific Considerations

Heat Level Discussion

During our intake process, we'll discuss your book's heat level openly and professionally. This ensures I'm prepared for intimate scenes and can handle them with the right balance of passion and tastefulness that serves your story.

Character Chemistry Focus

I pay special attention to romantic tension, emotional connection, and the subtle ways character voices can convey attraction and chemistry. This is where my romance specialization really shines.

Series Planning

Even if this is a standalone book, I approach every project with series potential in mind. Character voices are developed to be sustainable and memorable for future books.

Note: For steamier/erotic romance projects, I narrate under the pseudonym Emily Rose. We'll discuss this during onboarding if applicable to your project.

After Completion: Your Launch Support

What You'll Receive

📦 Complete File Package

ACX-ready chapter files plus full audiobook for review

🎬 Marketing Assets

3-5 minute promotional clips optimized for social media

📋 Technical Documentation

Full specifications report and ACX compliance verification

🚀 Launch Guidance

Step-by-step ACX submission support and best practices

💬 Ongoing Support

30 days of post-completion consultation included

Marketing Support Included

  • • Professional audio samples for your website and social media
  • • vAudiogram files ready for Instagram, TikTok, and Facebook
  • • Author testimonial for your marketing materials
  • • Joint promotional opportunities (interviews, social media features)
  • • Best practices guide for audiobook marketing

Emergency Protocols & Backup Plans

If Life Happens

I understand that author schedules can change unexpectedly. I build buffer time into every project and maintain flexible communication to accommodate reasonable timeline adjustments.

Quality Assurance

I maintain a network of backup narrators and carry professional liability insurance to ensure your project is protected regardless of unforeseen circumstances.

Your Peace of Mind: I have backup recording locations, redundant equipment, and emergency power systems to ensure your project stays on track even during unexpected situations.

Getting Started Checklist

✅ Within 24 Hours of Contract Signing

  • • Receive project dashboard access link
  • • Complete detailed intake questionnaire
  • • Submit final manuscript and any reference materials
  • • Schedule character voice development session

✅ Week 1 Tasks

  • • Review and approve character voice samples
  • • Finalize pronunciation guides
  • • Confirm project timeline and milestones
  • • Set up communication preferences

✅ Throughout the Project

  • • Respond to milestone check-ins within 48 hours
  • • Provide feedback clearly and promptly
  • • Ask questions whenever they arise
  • • Stay excited about your audiobook journey!

Frequently Asked Questions

What if I need changes after milestone approval?

Author-requested changes after milestone approval are billed at 75% of PFH rate with a 1-hour minimum. Technical or narrator errors are always corrected free of charge.

Do you offer rush delivery?

Yes! Rush delivery (2-3 weeks) is available with Premium Package or as an add-on with 25-75% surcharge depending on timeline. Limited to one rush project per month.

Do you offer royalty share options?

Yes! Standard royalty share is 10-15%, Premium is 15-20% or 50% upfront + 10%. We'll discuss what works best for your project during consultation.

Can you narrate spicy/erotic romance?

Absolutely! For steamier content, I narrate under the pseudonym Emily Rose. We'll discuss your book's heat level during intake to ensure the perfect approach.

Ready to Begin?

I am genuinely excited to bring your romance story to life! This is going to be an incredible collaboration, and I can't wait to help your characters find their voices.

Your Next Step

Complete the intake questionnaire below. This helps me understand your vision and ensures we start strong.

📋 Complete Your Intake Questionnaire

Takes 15-20 minutes • Save and return anytime

Questions? I'm here for you every step of the way. Don't hesitate to reach out about anything – big or small.

Let's create something amazing together!

Contact Information

📧

Email

[email protected]

📊

Project Dashboard

Personalized link provided after contract signing

Response Time

4-6 hours business days
24 hours weekends

Emergency Contact: Provided in separate document after contract signing

Welcome to the Kelly Jean Experience

Where your story becomes an unforgettable listening journey! 💕