Do you have a proof read book paper or manuscript? Would you like to record your audio book in your own voice? Are you happy to record at your office or home?
Have you got a style in mind for book and chapter introduction music? Have you considered what your asking price will be? Do you know where you want to sell your audio books?
Have you got a completed W-8BEN form (US withholding tax exemption)? Do you have high resolution images of your publication cover? Do you have high resolution images of your chapter art?
Have you identified a series of quotes; discussions; scenes or back stories for promotional use? Do you have the exclusive rights to the audio book version of your publication? Do you have an ISBN or ASIN for your publication?
Taking notes during recording makes editing much easier.
a few things to keep in mind during recording.