WILDFLOWER Audiobook Production Status
Project: Wildflower (The Inverter Cycle: Book One)
Started: March 15, 2026
Target Completion: May 15, 2026
PROGRESS OVERVIEW
| Phase | Status | Progress |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-Production | 🟡 In Progress | 60% |
| Recording | ⚪ Not Started | 0% |
| Editing | ⚪ Not Started | 0% |
| Mastering | ⚪ Not Started | 0% |
| Distribution | ⚪ Not Started | 0% |
CHAPTER STATUS
| Ch | Title | Script | Recording | Edited | Mastered |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | The Row Barge | 🟡 Draft | ⚪ | ⚪ | ⚪ |
| 02 | The 3 AM Lab | 🟡 Draft | ⚪ | ⚪ | ⚪ |
| 03 | The Publication | ✅ Ready | ✅ COMPLETE | ⚪ | ⚪ |
| 04 | The Warning | ✅ Ready | ⚪ | ⚪ | ⚪ |
| 05 | The Greenhouse | ✅ Ready | ⚪ | ⚪ | ⚪ |
| 06 | The Chase | 🟡 Draft | ⚪ | ⚪ | ⚪ |
| 07 | The Choice | 🟡 Draft | ⚪ | ⚪ | ⚪ |
| 08 | The End | 🟡 Draft | ⚪ | ⚪ | ⚪ |
| 09 | Epilogue - Maya | 🟡 Draft | ⚪ | ⚪ | ⚪ |
Legend:
- ⚪ Not Started
- 🟡 In Progress / Draft
- ✅ Complete / Ready
DELIVERABLES CHECKLIST
Pre-Production
- Narrator Guide created
- Pronunciation guide compiled
- Production scripts folder structure
- Final manuscript consolidation (Ch 1-2, 6-9)
- Recording scripts generated
- Narrator casting / TTS setup confirmed
- Audio specifications finalized
Recording
- Chapter 1 recorded
- Chapter 2 recorded
- Chapter 3 recorded
- Chapter 4 recorded
- Chapter 5 recorded
- Chapter 6 recorded
- Chapter 7 recorded
- Chapter 8 recorded
- Chapter 9 recorded
- Room tone captured for each session
Editing
- Chapter 1 edited
- Chapter 2 edited
- Chapter 3 edited
- Chapter 4 edited
- Chapter 5 edited
- Chapter 6 edited
- Chapter 7 edited
- Chapter 8 edited
- Chapter 9 edited
- Retakes removed
- Breath cleanup
- Chapter markers added
Mastering
- Consistent levels across all chapters
- Noise reduction applied
- Final EQ for voice clarity
- Chapter head/tail silence added
- Metadata embedded
- MP3 exports created (192kbps)
- WAV archives created
Distribution Prep
- Cover art (square, 2400x2400 min)
- Audiobook description written
- Keywords/tags selected
- ACX account setup
- Spotify/Findaway setup
- Library distribution setup
NOTES
TTS vs Human Narrator Decision
Options:
- ElevenLabs TTS (Your voice clone) - Fast, consistent, experimental
- Professional Narrator - Traditional, higher quality, longer timeline
- Hybrid - TTS for drafts, human for final
Current Plan: Start with TTS for rapid prototyping, evaluate quality, potentially blend with human narration for key emotional scenes.
77 Hz Question
Decision: Mention in liner notes only. No subliminal audio inclusion.
Timeline Risk Factors
- Manuscript consolidation needed for Ch 1-2, 6-9
- TTS quality validation required before full production
- Chapter 3-5 are complete and ready for immediate production
NEXT ACTIONS
Immediate (Ready Now)
- Test voice clone — Run
./scripts/run.sh→ Option 5 - Generate Chapter 3 — Run
./scripts/run.sh→ Option 1 - Review audio quality — Check
recordings/WF_Ch03_ThePublication.mp3
This Week
- Export Chapters 4 & 5 recording scripts
- Generate Chapters 4 & 5 audio
- Consolidate Chapters 1-2, 6-9 manuscripts
Next Phase
- Master all chapters
- Add metadata/chapter markers
- Create cover art
- Distribute to ACX/Spotify/Apple
Last Updated: March 15, 2026
Updated By: Nosos