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Cost: $2,600.00

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Included in Platinum Package

60-Second Video Trailer

The Upper Echelon of Independent Publishing.

The Platinum package was designed for authors serious about launching a career in writing.

The “Platinum” combo-publishing package is the upper echelon of independent publishing. The “Platinum” package comes with increased upgrades on services, more custom cover options, interior options, trim sizes, expanded distribution, and promotional tools. This package was designed for authors serious about launching a career in writing. The “Platinum” combo-publishing package includes everything needed to produce a professionally manufactured product (your book), establish an author platform, and market it in a fashion that will produce higher royalties. Empire Publishing utilizes the popular Print on Demand and Distribution services.

For word count between 40,000 and 160,000 words.

Note: If you are under 40,000 or over 160,000 words we can create a special package to be customized for your word count.

The “Platinum” package includes all trim sizes. For a list of all available book trim sizes please contact us.

Professional/Enhanced/Custom Interior Formatting -This is for authors who want to add a unique look to the interior of their book by using specialty fonts, images, and graphics that will provide a personal experience to the reader. This requires extensive formatting and many hands-on hours, but the outcome is a superb product. Learn more

Academic Editing – Your manuscript receives treatment with the leading academic software and corrects sentence structure, spelling errors, improper punctuation, indents, and line spacing. Learn more

ISBN – An ISBN identifies a title’s edition. Learn more

Premium Book Cover¹ -An exceptional cover is a must for any book. Empire Publishing designs only top-notch book covers. Learn more

Trade Paperback – High quality that meets industry standards. Learn more

√ Hardcover – Superior quality is worthy of inclusion at bookstores and libraries. Learn more

Kindle eBook Edition – Professional formatting and distribution on Amazon. Learn more

Nook eBook Edition – Professional formatting and distribution on Barnes and Noble. Learn more

Placement of up to 20 black and white interior images supplied by the author. (If color printing is requested it is considered an upgrade, please contact us for more information).

Your own Author Representative who provides support throughout the publishing process. Learn more

Worldwide Distribution – with Amazon, and with other major booksellers such as Books-A-MillionBarnes & Noble, Walmart, Target, and other online booksellers and national distributors. Giving you an opportunity to pitch your book to local bookstores to carry on the shelf. Learn more.

Expanded Distribution -Libraries and Academic Institutions – make your book available through Baker & Taylor to public libraries, elementary and secondary libraries, and libraries at other academic institutions. Learn more

Author Website – Semi Custom 2-page website that includes domain name registration, hosting, and SEO on Google and Bing. 

Video Trailer – 60-second video trailer representing the interior and announcing the release of your book. Hosted on Youtube and can be embedded on websites and social media. Great for building an author platform, and getting ranked on Google. Learn more

Amazon “Look Inside” and Google Preview service gives readers a sneak peek of your book. Learn more

Barnes and Noble “Read Instantly” – This feature gives readers a sneak peek of your book and is included in all publishing packages that contain e-book formatting. Learn more

Social Media Marketing – get your book in the public eye and on the right path to selling your title to the proper target market. Specialized Media Page for Authors on Facebook/Meta We set up your fan page!

25 Custom Bookmarks – Custom-designed bookmarks featuring the book cover and author information. Learn more

The ongoing support we give ongoing media support for 45 days after your book is published. We make sure your book can be found in multiple online locations. And will assist in setting up a book signing event. 

Mini Book Signing Kit – 1 Large Poster of your book cover, 25 book announcement fliers,  Learn more

Placement on Librarium – Empire Publishing’s online bookstore. Learn more

5 free copies of your black and white paperback book. (Or, 3 copies of your color or hardcover book).

How to Submit Your Manuscript: Click Here

Note: All proofs are sent to you via email, in a PDF format.

Option to add your book cover on products at no charge See here for Product list. 

1Two rounds of corrections/changes. Each correction/change afterward will be billed at $45 per round.
2 – Over 20 images, pictures, or illustrations, add $10 per each for every image over 20. 

Highly complex manuscripts, such as screenplays, cookbooks, poetry, textbooks, etc … present design challenges that require custom services, you can expect an added fee of $149.00 for this type of submission.

For professional proofreading services, you can submit your manuscript for proofreading to ensure your book is fine-tuned and squeaky clean. 

Here are the rates:

Proofreading Median Rate Per Hour Median Rate Per Word
Proofreading, Fiction $31–$35/hr $.02–$.029/wd
Proofreading, nonfiction $36–$40/hr $.02–$.029/wd
Proofreading, business/sales $41–$45/hr $.04–$.049/wd
Proofreading, medical/STEM $41–$45/hr $.03–$.039/wd

For more information about book publishing, upgraded copyediting editing, and book marketing please contact us or subscribe to our blog Literary Service and Publishing Tips

If you have questions about your manuscript’s requirements, or which service is best for your book, please call 702-292-4638 or email Francesca@empirebookpublishing.com

Testimonial 

“I am thankful that Empire Publishing is available to assist people like me. They do exactly what they say they are going to do, and with respect and intuitive understanding.” – Richard Siciliano (author of Portrait in Broken Glass)

 

 

 

Standard in all Publishing Packages

No Contract
100% Royalties
Retain All Rights

The Ultimate Publishing Package
Upgrade to the Titanium Combo-Publishing Package
More book trim sizes are available with this upgrade.

 

Customize this package with exclusive add-ons:

» Get Into Bookstores  – Advertise your book where thousands of bookstores and libraries order directly from Ingram Content Group—one of the industry’s largest book distributors. With more than 150,000 monthly views and 70,000 registered users, Ingram’s online ordering platform–iPage–makes it easy for bookstores and libraries to search, discover and order books just like yours. Add-on price $299.00

» Rank Higher on Amazon, includes A+ development and Author Central page customized. Amazon Keyword Analysis using State-of-the-art software for the best keywords for your title and a customized Amazon page for your book. Add-on price $199.00

» Run a Kindle Promotion Have us set up a Kindle eBook promotion, for either a free book download or a 99-cent eBook giveaway deal that is promoted to over 20,000 readers. Add-On Price $219.00 

»  Get a Professional Editorial Review with a Media Shoutout to Thousands of Readers with a Promotional Ad. Reviews are an essential part of marketing, and editorial reviews are no less important. Get reviewed by our top professionals. Add-on Price: $399.00 

 

 

,600.00

purchase this package

purchase agreement


Payment
Payment

Included in Platinum Package

60-Second Video Trailer

The Upper Echelon of Independent Publishing.

The Platinum package was designed for authors serious about launching a career in writing.

The “Platinum” combo-publishing package is the upper echelon of independent publishing. The “Platinum” package comes with increased upgrades on services, more custom cover options, interior options, trim sizes, expanded distribution, and promotional tools. This package was designed for authors serious about launching a career in writing. The “Platinum” combo-publishing package includes everything needed to produce a professionally manufactured product (your book), establish an author platform, and market it in a fashion that will produce higher royalties. Empire Publishing utilizes the popular Print on Demand and Distribution services.

For word count between 40,000 and 160,000 words.

Note: If you are under 40,000 or over 160,000 words we can create a special package to be customized for your word count.

The “Platinum” package includes all trim sizes. For a list of all available book trim sizes please contact us.

Professional/Enhanced/Custom Interior Formatting -This is for authors who want to add a unique look to the interior of their book by using specialty fonts, images, and graphics that will provide a personal experience to the reader. This requires extensive formatting and many hands-on hours, but the outcome is a superb product. Learn more

Academic Editing – Your manuscript receives treatment with the leading academic software and corrects sentence structure, spelling errors, improper punctuation, indents, and line spacing. Learn more

ISBN – An ISBN identifies a title’s edition. Learn more

Premium Book Cover¹ -An exceptional cover is a must for any book. Empire Publishing designs only top-notch book covers. Learn more

Trade Paperback – High quality that meets industry standards. Learn more

√ Hardcover – Superior quality is worthy of inclusion at bookstores and libraries. Learn more

Kindle eBook Edition – Professional formatting and distribution on Amazon. Learn more

Nook eBook Edition – Professional formatting and distribution on Barnes and Noble. Learn more

Placement of up to 20 black and white interior images supplied by the author. (If color printing is requested it is considered an upgrade, please contact us for more information).

Your own Author Representative who provides support throughout the publishing process. Learn more

Worldwide Distribution – with Amazon, and with other major booksellers such as Books-A-MillionBarnes & Noble, Walmart, Target, and other online booksellers and national distributors. Giving you an opportunity to pitch your book to local bookstores to carry on the shelf. Learn more.

Expanded Distribution -Libraries and Academic Institutions – make your book available through Baker & Taylor to public libraries, elementary and secondary libraries, and libraries at other academic institutions. Learn more

Author Website – Semi Custom 2-page website that includes domain name registration, hosting, and SEO on Google and Bing. 

Video Trailer – 60-second video trailer representing the interior and announcing the release of your book. Hosted on Youtube and can be embedded on websites and social media. Great for building an author platform, and getting ranked on Google. Learn more

Amazon “Look Inside” and Google Preview service gives readers a sneak peek of your book. Learn more

Barnes and Noble “Read Instantly” – This feature gives readers a sneak peek of your book and is included in all publishing packages that contain e-book formatting. Learn more

Social Media Marketing – get your book in the public eye and on the right path to selling your title to the proper target market. Specialized Media Page for Authors on Facebook/Meta We set up your fan page!

25 Custom Bookmarks – Custom-designed bookmarks featuring the book cover and author information. Learn more

The ongoing support we give ongoing media support for 45 days after your book is published. We make sure your book can be found in multiple online locations. And will assist in setting up a book signing event. 

Mini Book Signing Kit – 1 Large Poster of your book cover, 25 book announcement fliers,  Learn more

Placement on Librarium – Empire Publishing’s online bookstore. Learn more

5 free copies of your black and white paperback book. (Or, 3 copies of your color or hardcover book).

How to Submit Your Manuscript: Click Here

Note: All proofs are sent to you via email, in a PDF format.

Option to add your book cover on products at no charge See here for Product list. 

1Two rounds of corrections/changes. Each correction/change afterward will be billed at $45 per round.
2 – Over 20 images, pictures, or illustrations, add $10 per each for every image over 20. 

Highly complex manuscripts, such as screenplays, cookbooks, poetry, textbooks, etc … present design challenges that require custom services, you can expect an added fee of $149.00 for this type of submission.

For professional proofreading services, you can submit your manuscript for proofreading to ensure your book is fine-tuned and squeaky clean. 

Here are the rates:

Proofreading Median Rate Per Hour Median Rate Per Word
Proofreading, Fiction $31–$35/hr $.02–$.029/wd
Proofreading, nonfiction $36–$40/hr $.02–$.029/wd
Proofreading, business/sales $41–$45/hr $.04–$.049/wd
Proofreading, medical/STEM $41–$45/hr $.03–$.039/wd

For more information about book publishing, upgraded copyediting editing, and book marketing please contact us or subscribe to our blog Literary Service and Publishing Tips

If you have questions about your manuscript’s requirements, or which service is best for your book, please call 702-292-4638 or email Francesca@empirebookpublishing.com

Testimonial 

“I am thankful that Empire Publishing is available to assist people like me. They do exactly what they say they are going to do, and with respect and intuitive understanding.” – Richard Siciliano (author of Portrait in Broken Glass)

 

 

 

Standard in all Publishing Packages

No Contract
100% Royalties
Retain All Rights

The Ultimate Publishing Package
Upgrade to the Titanium Combo-Publishing Package
More book trim sizes are available with this upgrade.

 

Customize this package with exclusive add-ons:

» Get Into Bookstores  – Advertise your book where thousands of bookstores and libraries order directly from Ingram Content Group—one of the industry’s largest book distributors. With more than 150,000 monthly views and 70,000 registered users, Ingram’s online ordering platform–iPage–makes it easy for bookstores and libraries to search, discover and order books just like yours. Add-on price $299.00

» Rank Higher on Amazon, includes A+ development and Author Central page customized. Amazon Keyword Analysis using State-of-the-art software for the best keywords for your title and a customized Amazon page for your book. Add-on price $199.00

» Run a Kindle Promotion Have us set up a Kindle eBook promotion, for either a free book download or a 99-cent eBook giveaway deal that is promoted to over 20,000 readers. Add-On Price $219.00 

»  Get a Professional Editorial Review with a Media Shoutout to Thousands of Readers with a Promotional Ad. Reviews are an essential part of marketing, and editorial reviews are no less important. Get reviewed by our top professionals. Add-on Price: $399.00