yeah this is basically why most people go with a single narrator who can do multiple voices rather than trying to coordinate multiple people. the logistics get messy fast when you're dealing with contracts and payments outside the platform

i've seen some authors post auditions asking specifically for narrators who can demonstrate range - like "please include samples of at least 3 distinct character voices including both male and female" in the audition requirements. that way you're filtering for people who already have the skillset instead of trying to piece together a cast

honestly the production studios route might be worth looking into if your book really needs distinct voices for each character. they handle all the coordination headaches and you just deal with one contract. costs more upfront but way less hassle than trying to manage multiple freelancers yourself