The Platinum package is designed for serious authors who have a message to get to the world.  

This package includes a “digital marketing book launch” for massive book and eBook distribution.

The “Platinum” combo-publishing package constitutes the pinnacle of independent publishing options. Included in the Platinum package are superior service upgrades, an extended selection of custom cover and interior options, various trim sizes, expanded distribution channels, and a complete suite of promotional tools. This package is intended for authors committed to pursuing a professional writing career. With the “Platinum” publishing package, you receive a complete suite of services, including professional book production, author platform creation, and strategic marketing designed to increase royalties. Empire Publishing and Literary Service Bureau leverages widely used print-on-demand and distribution solutions.

For word count between 50,000 and 160,000 words.

Note: If your manuscript is under 50,000 or over 160,000 words, we can create a unique custom package to be customized for your word count.

√ Professional/Enhanced/Custom Interior Formatting -This is for authors who want to add a unique look to their book’s interior by using specialty fonts, drop caps, specialized headings, 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 (and Barcode) 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. And Industry standard trim sizes. 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

√ Expanded S-Distribution – Only available with the top 3-tier publishing packages. This means your book will be available in all digital formats. Learn more

√ Placement of up to 25 black and white interior images supplied by the author. (Or up to 10 color illustrations)

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

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

√ Expanded Retail Distribution -Libraries and Academic Institutions – make your book available through Baker & Taylor to public and elementary and secondary libraries. 

√ Video Trailer – 60-second video trailer representing the interior and announcing the release of your book. It is 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’s “Look Inside” and Google Preview services give readers a sneak peek of your book. Learn more

√  e-Book Launch – The best way to reach thousands of people if you are a new or first-time author is to offer your eBook for free or at a discounted price (we recommend free or $2.99 for the kick-off price of your digital books) during the first couple of weeks, your book will go live. We send it out in an email blast to readers who enjoy reading books in your genre. This increases your sales rank on Amazon and also increases your author rank.  

√ Free eBook or PDF – of  “How to Make Money; Writing, Publishing and Selling Books: Book Marketing Secrets, Tips and More (Ways to Make Money with Your Books)” by Francesca Maria. See Book

√ 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 – We will 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! Improved social signals (a factor in the search-ranking algorithm), Author (book) branding, Improved brand awareness, Word-of-mouth advertising, Increased customer loyalty and trust, Improved audience reach and influence. Social media is also one of the three pillars of SEO (search engine optimization to get you a higher ranking).

√ The ongoing support we give ongoing media support for 30 days after your book is published. We make sure your book can be found in multiple online locations. 

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

√ 4 free copies of your book (2 paperback and two hardcover). 

How to Submit Your Manuscript: Click Here

Note: All proofs are sent to you via email in a PDF format. If you want physical proof (a copy of your book), you can request it, but you will be charged for the printing and shipping, and this will take an additional 2 weeks. 

1 – Pre-publishing – Three rounds of corrections/changes after we send your PDF Proof. Each correction/change afterward will be billed at $45 per round.
2 – Over 25 images, pictures, or illustrations, add $10 per each for every image over 25. (If submitting over 10 color illustrations, add $10.00 per additional).

Note – Highly complex manuscripts, such as screenplays, cookbooks, poetry, textbooks, graphs, tables, footnotes, glossaries, etc..… present design challenges or are very time-consuming and require additional services; you can expect an added fee of $249.00 for this type of submission.

This package comes with second-level editing; however, that does not include proofreading.

Proofreading is essential even if you hire an editor because it fine-tunes your manuscript. It is optional, and we leave this decision to the author.

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

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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