Send a Script and Request a Voice Over Quote Before Recording

Send a Script and Request a Voice Over Quote Before Recording

If you have a script ready but want to understand the cost before commissioning the recording, you can send your script to professional British male voice over artist Spencer Cork and request a voice over quote.

Providing the actual script is often one of the clearest ways to establish the size and requirements of a voice over project.

Alongside the script, provide any available information about the intended usage, required delivery date, number of versions and technical requirements.

I’m Spencer Cork, a professional British male voice over artist recording from a broadcast-quality studio in Kent, UK, for businesses, agencies, production companies and organisations worldwide.

You can send your script for a quote before deciding whether to proceed with the professional recording.

Send your script and request a voice over quote through the Spencer Cork contact page.

Can I Send My Script for a Voice Over Quote?

Yes.

If you already have a script, you can submit it as part of your voice over enquiry.

The script helps establish important information about the project, including:

• Approximate recording length

• Word count

• Type of content

• Number of sections

• Potential production complexity

Additional project information may also be required to provide an accurate quote.

Do I Have to Book the Recording When I Request a Quote?

No.

Requesting a quote allows you to provide the project details and understand the potential cost before deciding whether to proceed.

A quote request is not the same as confirming a recording booking.

Why Should I Send the Actual Script for a Quote?

Sending the script provides more useful information than simply describing the project as "short" or "long."

A script can help establish:

• Amount of material to record

• Structure of the content

• Number of separate sections

• Presence of alternative lines

• Pronunciation requirements

• Potential timing requirements

The full project scope may still depend on intended usage and delivery requirements.

Can I Request a Quote Without a Final Script?

Yes.

If the final script is not yet ready, you can provide:

• Draft script

• Estimated word count

• Approximate duration

• Project description

• Intended usage

Make clear that the information is provisional.

A final quote may need to be confirmed when the completed script becomes available.

Can I Send a Draft Script for Pricing?

Yes.

A draft script can provide a useful indication of the likely size of the project.

If significant changes are expected, explain this when requesting the quote.

For example:

"Current draft is approximately 1,000 words. Final script is expected to remain close to this length."

You can also send a draft script for voice over review.

What Information Should I Send for an Accurate Voice Over Quote?

Ideally provide:

• Script or estimated word count

• Type of project

• Intended usage

• Required deadline

• Number of versions

• Number of required files

• Timing requirements

• Recording direction

• Relevant technical requirements

Not every project requires every item.

Provide the information relevant to your production.

Does Word Count Determine the Voice Over Price?

Word count can be an important factor, particularly for longer narration projects, but it is not necessarily the only consideration.

The overall project may also involve:

• Intended usage

• Number of versions

• Editing requirements

• File splitting

• Timing requirements

• Delivery schedule

For advertising projects, the intended media and campaign scope may also be relevant.

Does Voice Over Usage Affect the Quote?

It can.

A recording intended for internal corporate use represents a different project scope from a voice over used in a paid advertising campaign.

When requesting a quote, explain where and how the completed recording will be used.

Useful information may include:

• Internal use

• Website

• Organic social media

• Paid social advertising

• Online advertising

• Radio

• Television

• Cinema

You can also send a script with voice over usage information.

Should I Provide the Usage Territory?

Where relevant, yes.

For advertising and campaign work, explain the geographic territory in which the recording is intended to be used.

This might include:

• Local

• Regional

• United Kingdom

• Individual countries

• Europe

• Worldwide

If the final territory has not yet been confirmed, provide the currently expected scope.

Should I Provide the Campaign Duration?

Yes, where relevant.

If the voice over will be used in a time-limited advertising campaign, provide the expected duration of use.

If the campaign dates remain provisional, explain this.

Can I Request a Quote for a Commercial Voice Over?

Yes.

When requesting a commercial voice over quote, provide:

• Script

• Media

• Territory

• Campaign duration

• Number of versions

• Required deadline

This helps define the scope of the advertising project.

Can I Request a Quote for Corporate Voice Over?

Yes.

For corporate narration, useful information can include:

• Script

• Approximate word count

• Intended use

• Number of files

• Required delivery date

If the project involves multiple modules or videos, identify the overall structure.

Can I Request a Quote for eLearning Voice Over?

Yes.

For eLearning and training projects, provide the available information about:

• Total word count

• Number of modules

• Number of separate files

• Intended audience

• Technical specifications

• Delivery schedule

Large projects may require staged recording or delivery.

Can I Request a Quote for a Video Voice Over?

Yes.

Send the script and explain whether the recording needs to:

• Match a specific duration

• Follow timecodes

• Synchronise with an existing edit

• Be supplied as separate files

If a reference video is available, you can provide that too.

Can I Request a Quote for a Radio or Television Commercial?

Yes.

For broadcast advertising, provide the script and available campaign information.

This may include:

• Radio or television

• Broadcast territory

• Campaign duration

• Number of versions

• Required delivery date

Can I Request a Quote for Online Advertising?

Yes.

If the recording will be used in paid digital advertising, explain the intended platforms and campaign scope where known.

This might include:

• Paid social media

• Pre-roll advertising

• Online video advertising

• Digital campaign content

Distinguish paid advertising from ordinary organic social or website use.

Can I Request a Quote for Multiple Scripts?

Yes.

If several scripts form part of one project, send them together where possible.

Clearly identify:

• Number of scripts

• Individual project names

• Different usage requirements

• Separate deadlines

This helps establish whether the scripts form one production or several separate projects.

Can I Request a Quote for Multiple Versions?

Yes.

If you need alternative versions, identify how they differ.

For example:

• Different closing lines

• Different regional information

• Different product names

• Different campaign dates

Clearly marking the changes can help define the amount of recording required.

Can I Request a Quote for Separate Audio Files?

Yes.

If a project requires many separately edited and named files, provide an approximate or exact file count.

This can be particularly relevant for:

• eLearning

• IVR

• Training

• App prompts

• Gaming dialogue

• Large narration projects

You can also send a script with audio file requirements.

Can I Request a Quote for an Urgent Voice Over?

Yes.

If you require accelerated recording, provide the exact deadline when requesting the quote.

This allows the required turnaround to be considered alongside the project requirements and studio availability.

You can also send an urgent script for same-day voice over recording.

Can I Request a Quote With a Fixed Deadline?

Yes.

Provide the date and time by which you need the completed recording.

You can also send a voice over script with a deadline.

Can I Request a Quote Before I Have a Purchase Order?

Yes.

A purchase order is not necessarily required simply to request pricing.

If your organisation requires a PO before commissioning the recording, this can be arranged according to your procurement process after the project scope and pricing have been established.

You can also send a script with a purchase order or job reference.

Can Agencies Request Voice Over Quotes?

Yes.

Advertising, creative and production agencies can submit scripts for quotation on behalf of their clients.

Provide as much confirmed project information as possible, including:

• Usage

• Territory

• Duration

• Deadline

• Number of versions

If certain details remain provisional, identify them clearly.

Can Production Companies Request a Quote?

Yes.

Production companies can send scripts, project briefs and relevant production information to establish the likely recording requirements.

For video projects, include timing information or a reference video where this affects the recording.

Can I Request a Quote Before the Project Is Approved?

Yes.

You can request indicative pricing while a project is still being considered.

Make clear if the project is:

• At proposal stage

• Awaiting client approval

• Awaiting budget approval

• Still in development

This helps distinguish an initial quotation from a confirmed booking.

Can I Use the Quote for Budget Planning?

Yes.

If you are gathering costs for a proposed production, explain the expected project scope as accurately as possible.

If the final script, usage or requirements later change, the quotation may need to be reviewed.

Can I Request a Quote for a Future Project?

Yes.

You can send information about a planned future project even if recording is not required immediately.

Provide the expected:

• Script length

• Project type

• Usage

• Recording date

• Delivery deadline

If the scope is provisional, make this clear.

Can I Ask for a Quote and a Demo Read?

Yes.

If appropriate for the project, you can enquire about both pricing and a short demo read.

Provide the relevant section of the script and explain the intended voice style or performance direction.

A demo request and a quotation serve different purposes: the demo helps assess the voice and performance, while the quote establishes the commercial scope of the project.

Is a Quote the Same as a Booking?

No.

A quote provides pricing based on the project information supplied.

The recording becomes a confirmed project once the relevant scope, commercial arrangements and approval to proceed have been established.

What If My Script Changes After I Receive a Quote?

If the changes materially affect the project scope, provide the revised script before recording.

Changes that may affect the quotation can include:

• Significant additional word count

• Additional versions

• Different usage

• Additional files

• New timing requirements

Small changes may not materially affect the project, but substantial changes should be identified.

What If the Usage Changes After I Receive a Quote?

Provide the updated usage information.

A project originally described as internal corporate content may have a different scope if it later becomes a paid advertising campaign.

The quote can then reflect the actual intended use.

What Happens After I Accept a Voice Over Quote?

The exact process depends on the project, but typically:

1. The project scope is confirmed.

2. The final script is supplied.

3. Usage and delivery requirements are confirmed.

4. Any required purchase order or approval is provided.

5. Recording instructions are finalised.

6. The voice over is professionally recorded.

7. The completed audio is prepared and delivered.

What Should I Send to Request a Voice Over Quote?

For the clearest quotation, send:

• Script or draft script

• Project type

• Intended usage

• Territory where relevant

• Campaign duration where relevant

• Number of versions

• Required deadline

• Audio delivery requirements

If you do not know all of these details, send the information you currently have.

Send Your Script and Request a Voice Over Quote

If you have a script ready and want to establish the cost of professional voice over recording, send the script together with the available project information.

You can request a quote before committing to the recording.

The more clearly the project scope is defined, the easier it is to assess the recording requirements accurately.

Send your script and request a voice over quote through the Spencer Cork contact page.

You can also send a script with voice over usage information, send a script with a purchase order or job reference, send a voice over script with a deadline, send an urgent script for same-day voice over recording, or visit the Spencer Cork Voice Over homepage.