Audiobook Production

This walks you through ACX-compliant audiobook production, combining Audible's technical specs with Richard Mayer's multimedia learning principles. You get concrete checklists for everything from RMS levels and noise floors to manuscript prep and room treatment. The methodology is practical: it explains why ACX rejects files, how to estimate runtime from word count, and which of Mayer's principles actually matter for audio delivery. Use it when you're self-producing an audiobook or managing narration workflow and need both the technical standards and the learning science in one place. The structure separates what Claude handles from what you decide, which keeps creative control where it belongs.

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$ npx -y skills add guia-matthieu/clawfu-skills --skill audiobook-production --agent claude-code

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Audiobook Production

Master ACX-compliant audiobook production using Audible's technical standards and Richard Mayer's multimedia learning principles for engaging, professional audio.

When to Use This Skill

Producing an audiobook for Audible/ACX distribution
Creating audio versions of courses or written content
Setting up narration workflow for long-form content
Ensuring audio meets professional distribution standards
Self-producing an audiobook as an author
Managing audiobook production projects

Methodology Foundation

Source: ACX (Audiobook Creation Exchange) + Richard Mayer (Multimedia Learning)

Core Principle: Professional audiobook production balances technical excellence (meeting strict ACX standards) with engaging delivery (applying learning science principles). As Mayer's research shows: "People learn better from friendly human voice than machine voice" (Voice Principle).

Why This Matters: ACX/Audible rejects audiobooks that don't meet technical specifications, wasting production time and money. Beyond technical compliance, understanding how listeners process audio enables production choices that maximize engagement and retention.

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