LIMASSOL, Cyprus — ABP Publishing has outlined the production workflow behind its multilingual audiobook releases, combining AI-assisted tools with human editorial oversight across nine sequential stages. The company’s average turnaround from acquisition to release stands at two to three months per title across all seven active language markets.
The pipeline covers nine sequential stages: script preparation, narration, automated audio review, manual listening review, corrections, targeted re-review of corrections, metadata preparation, handoff to distribution, and final spot-checks on the distribution side. Human editorial oversight is maintained at every decision point, while technology assists with routine audio verification and language-specific adaptation tasks, reducing turnaround time without compromising quality standards.
“Our approach is built around balancing technology and editorial expertise,” said Viktoria Salnikova, Chief Editor at ABP Publishing. “Automated tools help us catch technical issues early in the process, while human editors remain responsible for localisation quality, listener experience, and final approval across every language market we work with.”
This workflow currently supports production across seven languages, including established catalogues in German, French, and Italian, and newer releases in Arabic, Turkish, Bulgarian, and Portuguese, spanning the business, psychology, and self-development categories. The company continues adapting its production models to the specific complexity of individual titles and markets.
“Reliability matters as much as speed for our partners,” added Salnikova. “Rights holders need to know that a title handed to us in one format will reach listeners in another language at the same level of quality. That is what our pipeline is designed to deliver.”
ABP Publishing currently publishes non-fiction audiobooks in seven languages and continues working with international publishers and rights holders across established and emerging audio markets.
For partnership inquiries and audio rights opportunities, please contact ABP Publishing via the company website.