
Where stories become Obsessions
Audiobook Narration ~ Voice Over ~ Audiobook Production
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Meet Scarlett
Voice Description: Warm. Breathy. Sultry. Intimate.
Hi I'm Scarlett Cross
A multi-award nominated, character-driven narrator and voice actor. Drawn to stories that take you on an emotional roller coaster: the ones that make you laugh, cry, rage, fall in love, feel fear, survive trauma, and then laugh your ass off again.My sweet spot is emotionally layered storytelling, especially characters with sharp edges, complicated hearts, and plenty of snarky or sarcastic banter. I bring a naturally warm, breathy, textured voice to performances that range from playful and witty to vulnerable, seductive, dark, and intensely emotional.Give me a story with feelings. Give me a character with something to lose. I’ll bring the heartbeat.
Escape reality, one word at a time.
Stories so real, they feel like memories.
That’s my craft.
That’s the alchemy.
Hear the Range
—Voice Demos—
i
Romantic Suspense Duet -
Early 20's Sarcastic FMC
Co-Narrator: Thomas Martin
ii
RomCom Duet -
Friends to Enemies to Lovers FMC
Co-Narrator: Ben Riley
iii
Dark Romance -
Mafia/Bratva Forced Marraige FMC
Co-Narrator: Ty Flame
iv
Spicy Monster Romance Duet -
Lower Register Female Voice
18+
Co-Narrator: R.L. Brook
v
Emotional Tragedy -
FMC & MMC Dialogue
vi
Dark Romantasy
College Age FMC & Older MMC
vii
Comedic Timing Dialogue -
Sultry Low Register Witch & Snarky NY Accent Demon
18+
viii
Epic Fantasy Romance -
Snarky FMC
ix
Psychological Thriller Villain -
Masc Voice Letter to FMC
—Social Media Videos—
Award Nomination Announcement
by Nibbles & Elysandra
Southern Accent
Chains of the Union Live Read
Shadows of a Tortured Heart -
Emotional Live Read
British Accent
The Witcher Monologue
—Rosters—
The Library
—Catalogue—
—Coming Soon—
Chains of the Union by J.D. Crist
Dark Romance • Badass FMC • DystopianTentacle Daddy by Ivy Graves
Monster Romance • Duet • Immersive Audio
—In The Booth—
Shadows of a Tortured Heart by Sloane Raleigh
Romantic Suspense • Mental Health • DuetShattered Glass - The Story He Told by A. Paige Tuner
Mental Health • Strong FMC
—Future Projects—
Pyramid Stunt by Alex La Bruyere
FFM Bully Romance • Multicast • Dual StyleThe Shadow Assignment by Jennie Bryant
Dark Military Romance • Slow Burn • No SpiceWhen Lightning Strikes by River Hale
Dark Romance • LGBTQ+ • Dual POVSnapshots & Lyrics by Cheri Marie
Rockstar Romance • Forced Proximity • DuetMeasured in Binds by TA Thornwell & M.A. Ramsay-Scales
Psychological BDSM Romance • DuetBound in Blood by Toni Goode
Vampire Dark Romance • Dual POV • Slow Burn
The Workshop
—Studio—
| Home Studio Specs | |
|---|---|
| MICROPHONE | Rode NT-1 XLR |
| INTERFACE | Focusrite Scarlett Solo |
| SOFTWARE | Reaper DAW with Clarity Vx Pro & iZotope plug-ins |
| SETUP | Fully Sound Treated Booth and mic Pop Filter |
The Craft
—Skills—
| Skills | |
|---|---|
| GENRES | Dark romance • Gothic Romance • Psychological thriller • Horror • Erotica • LGBTQ+ • Romcom • Tragic Romance • Mystery • Paranormal • Fantasy |
| PERFORMANCE | Cinematic narration • Character-driven storytelling • Dual POV Multi-cast • Emotionally immersive delivery • Distinct character voices |
| PRODUCTION | Broadcast-quality recording • ACX mastering • Precision editing Noise cleanup • Dialogue Assembly • Platform-ready delivery |
| US ACCENTS | General American • Boston • New Jersey / New York • Midwestern (US) Southern (US) • Transatlantic • Western (US) |
| OTHER ACCENTS | Australian • British (Gen) • Canadian (Eng) • Caribbean • Eastern European French • German • Greek • Hispanic • Irish • Italian • Middle Eastern New Zealand • Russian • Scottish • Slavic • Swedish • Turkish |
Narration & Production
—Rates—
Rates may vary depending on vocal demands, character complexity, production scope, & turnaround timeline.
| Narration Services | Raw Audio PFH | Series Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Author Promo Snippets < 3 min | FREE | FREE |
| Raw Audio Narration | $150 | $100 |
| Micro Projects 3-30 min | $50 | $40 |
| Mini Projects 31-59 min | $100 | $80 |
| Accent/Dialect Intensive | +20% | +15% |
—Fully Produced Audiobooks—
When you are looking for complete audiobook platform ready audio without the need of a separate audio engineer.
| Fully Mastered Audio | Basic Editing & Mastering | Duet | Multicast | Immersive Audio | Series Discount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Author Promos < 3 min | FREE | FREE | FREE | FREE | FREE |
| Narration | $250 | $300 | $350 | $400+ | 20% |
| Micro Projects 3-30 min | $100 | $125 | $150 | $175 | 20% |
| Mini Projects 31-59 min | $200 | $250 | $300 | $350+ | 20% |
| Character/Accent/Dialect Intensive | +20% | +20% | +20% | +20% | +15% |
—Royalty Share Plus—
Royalty Share Plus projects may be considered for:
established indie authors
ongoing series
strong marketing potential
projects that are a strong creative fit
Send me a message to see if your story qualifies.
Q & A
—Working with Scarlett—
—What Is Your Narration Style?
I focus on emotionally immersive storytelling with strong character differentiation, natural dialogue, authentic chemistry, and performances that make listeners feel the story rather than simply hear it.
—What genres do you narrate?
I specialize in dark romance, fantasy, paranormal romance, gothic fiction, psychological thrillers, horror, rom-coms, and emotionally driven fiction.
—Can you perform multiple character voices?
Absolutely. Character differentiation and emotionally driven performance are core parts of my narration style. However, I do not do impersonations. You can provide a character or celebrity for me to use as inspiration, but I am not aiming to sound exactly like them, but rather be influenced by them.
—Can you perform accents?
Yes. I can perform a variety of accents and dialects when appropriate for the project. Feel free to ask about specific accent needs.
—Do you offer dual, duet, and multicast narration?
Yes. I am available for dual, duet, and multicast narration projects and can collaborate with approved co-narrators.
—Do you have male narrators you recommend?
Yes. If your project requires duet narration, we can discuss casting options and existing professional partnerships.
—Will You Narrate My Book While Live On Social Media?
Only with your permission, and only the portions you have explicitly approved for public performance. Protecting your work and respecting your rights as the author is important to me, and no material will be shared publicly without your consent.
—Booking & Availability—
—How far in advance should I book?
Project timelines vary based on length and current availability. Contact me as early as possible to reserve your preferred production window.
—Do you offer series discounts?
Yes. Discounts may be available for multi-book contracts and ongoing series commitments.
—Do you accept rush projects?
Yes, rush delivery may be available depending on my schedule. Additional fees may apply.
—What payment methods do you accept?
Payment options will be discussed during the contracting process.
—What audio formats do you deliver?
I can provide FLAC, WAV and MP3 files, formatted to industry standards and platform requirements.
—Industry Terms—
—What Are Single, Dual, Duet, and Multicast/Full cast Narration
SingleNarration
One narrator voices all of the characters and chapters in the book.
Dual Narration
In dual narration, each narrator records all chapters from their assigned character's point of view and ALL the characters within those chapters (including the male characters).
Duet Narration
In duet narration, narrators perform the narration in their POV chapters and all of the dialogue of their assigned female or male characters in all chapters regardless of POV.
Multicast/Full Cast Narration
Each narrator will be assigned characters. If those characters have their own POV chapters, they will serve as the main narrator for those chapters, but will do all of the dialogue for their assigned characters regardless of chapter POV.
—What Is PFH?—
PFH = Per Finished Hour
This means pricing is based on the final completed runtime of the audiobook, not the raw recording time.Example:
A finished 5-hour audiobook at $200 PFH would total $1,000.
—what is raw audio vs. produced audio?
All narration prices are based on raw unedited or mastered audio.
Raw Audio
includes the narration performance only, with basic organization and minimal editing. It is ideal for authors or publishers who have their own production team handling editing, cleanup, and mastering.
Produced Audio
is a fully finished, platform-ready audiobook. It includes narration, editing, audio cleanup, mastering, quality control, and final formatting to industry standards.
—Production Breakdowns—
—How Long Does Production Take?
A finished hour contains 60 finished minutes.
| Production Type | Hours of work per Finished Hour |
|---|---|
| Nonfiction/Easy Read | 3-5 hours |
| Standard Fiction | 5-8 hours |
| Character-heavy Romance/Fantasy | 6-12 hours |
| Duet Production | 10-20+ hours |
| Immersive Audio | 20-60+ hours |
—How Long Would My Audiobook Be?
Most audiobooks average 8,500–9,500 words per finished hour. For example, an 80,000-word novel typically results in an audiobook between 8.5 and 10 hours long, depending on narration pace, dialogue, and genre.
| Word Count | Approx. Finished Hours |
|---|---|
| 20,000 Words | 2-2.5 hours |
| 40,000 Words | 5-8 hours |
| 60,000 Words | 6.5-7.5 hours |
| 80,000 Words | 8.5-10 hours |
| 100,000 Words | 10.5-12 hours |
| 120,000 Words | 13-14.5 hours |
| 150,000 Words | 16-18 hours |
—Why Does Audiobook Production Take So Long?
The minute you hear isn't the minute I record.
Before it reaches listeners:
Performed
Re-recorded when needed
Edited
Cleaned
Mastered
Quality checked
Every finished minute of audio typically represents
5–10 minutes of production work.
That's why a 10-hour audiobook often requires 50–100+ hours of work from manuscript to finished product.
—What happens if there is a mistake in the final audio?
Errors made during narration or production are corrected at no additional cost.
—What if I make changes to the manuscript after recording begins?
Changes made after production starts may incur additional fees depending on the scope of revisions.
—1 min finished audio =
5-10 min professional work
A 10-hour audiobook often represents 50–100+ hours of work behind the scenes.
Recording the Performance
2-4 minutes work
Fixing Mistakes (aka Pickups)
1-2 minutes work
Editing & Cleaning Audio
1-2 minutes work
Mastering & Quality Check
1-2 minutes work
So on the lowest end from the times above:
2+1+1+1 = 5 minutes of work
to produce 1 minute of audio.
—Industry Real Time Ratio (RTR) Averages
In audiobook production, people usually talk about a Real Time Ratio (RTR) — how many minutes or hours of work it takes to create 1 minute or 1 hour of finished audio.
| Workflow | RTR 1 Finished Minute |
|---|---|
| Experienced Narrator, clean script, minimal editing | 1 : 3-5 minutes |
| Typical Professional Audiobook Production | 1 : 6-10 minutes |
| Performance-heavy fiction with multiple character voices | 1 : 10-20 minutes |
| Duet Narration | 1 : 12-25 minutes |
| Full Immersive/Cinematic Audio | 1 : 20-60+ minutes |
—How much work goes into a 10-hour audiobook?
A 10-hour audiobook does not take 10 hours to make.
A 10-hour Audiobook is roughly 100k words.
Standard (Single Narrator) Production
50–100 hours of work
Duet Production
100-200+ hours of work
Immersive Audio Production
200-600+ hours of work
Send me your story
—Contact Me—
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