Transparent Pricing

Invest in Your
Literary Legacy

Straightforward packages built around your goals — no hidden fees, no royalty splits. Every plan includes your personal publishing consultant.

Publishing Packages

Choose Your Empire

All plans include 100% rights ownership and a dedicated publishing consultant.

Launchpad

The Essentials

Perfect for first-time authors who want a professional debut with full creative control.

$2,997
one-time investment
Payment plans available · 100% rights retained
  • Professional developmental edit
  • Copyediting & proofreading
  • Custom cover design (3 concepts)
  • Interior formatting (print + ebook)
  • ISBN & copyright registration
  • Amazon & major retailer distribution
  • Author portal access
  • Book marketing campaign
  • Media & PR outreach
  • Audiobook production
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Empire Elite

Premium + PR

For authors building a platform and brand alongside their book. Full white-glove service.

$14,997
one-time investment
Payment plans available · Dedicated account team
  • Everything in Empire Standard
  • Ghostwriting collaboration (up to 5k words)
  • Audiobook production & distribution
  • Full PR campaign (6 months)
  • Podcast booking (10+ appearances)
  • Speaking kit & one-sheet
  • Hardcover print run (500 copies)
  • Author website design
  • Quarterly strategy calls (1 year)
  • VIP bestseller launch strategy
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Enterprise

Ghostwriting

You have the story. We write it, publish it, and launch it — fully done for you.

Custom
starting from $24,000
Scope-based pricing · Confidentiality guaranteed
  • Elite matched ghostwriter
  • Full manuscript (40,000–80,000 words)
  • Interview & research process
  • All editing & revisions included
  • Everything in Empire Elite
  • Complete NDA & rights transfer
  • Your name only on the cover
  • 6-month post-launch support
  • Dedicated project manager
  • Guaranteed delivery timeline
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À La Carte

Add-On Services

Customize any package with these powerful add-ons.

🎙️

Audiobook Production

Professional studio recording, narrator casting, and distribution to Audible, iTunes & more.

From $2,500
🌍

Translation Services

Certified literary translation into Spanish, French, German, Arabic, and 12+ other languages.

From $3,200
📸

Author Brand Photography

Professional headshots and brand photography session for your author profile and media kit.

From $850
🌐

Author Website

Custom-designed author website with email list integration, bio, blog, and book sales page.

From $1,800
📣

Social Media Launch Kit

30 days of branded content, captions, story templates, and graphics for your book launch.

From $750
🏆

Award Submission Service

Research and submission to top literary awards and competitions in your genre.

From $500
📦

Hardcover Print Run

Premium hardcover edition, 250–1,000 copies, delivered to your door for events and gifts.

From $1,200
🎤

Speaking Engagement Kit

Speaker one-sheet, bio, topic list, and outreach to 50+ event bookers in your niche.

From $1,500
Side by Side

Full Feature Comparison

Feature Launchpad
$2,997
Empire Standard
$7,997
Empire Elite
$14,997
Enterprise
Custom
Developmental Editing✓ Advanced✓ Advanced✓ Included
Copyediting & Proofreading
Cover Design Concepts355 + Hardcover5 + Hardcover
Interior Formatting
Distribution ReachMajor Retailers40,000+ Outlets40,000+ Outlets40,000+ Outlets
Marketing Campaign90-day plan6-month plan6-month plan
PR & Media OutreachPress release✓ Full PR✓ Full PR
Podcast Bookings10+ appearances10+ appearances
GhostwritingUp to 5k wordsFull Manuscript
Audiobook Production✓ Included✓ Included
Author Website✓ Included✓ Included
Dedicated Account Manager
Rights Retained100%100%100%100%
FAQ

Common Questions

Absolutely. 100% of your intellectual property rights remain yours, always. Empire Publishers is a service provider — we never take a share of your rights or royalties.
Our standard timeline is 90–120 days from final manuscript to published book. The Empire Elite and Enterprise packages may take 4–6 months depending on services included, especially for ghostwritten books.
Yes. All packages offer interest-free payment plans. Most authors choose a 3-payment or 6-payment split tied to production milestones. Contact us to discuss your preferred schedule.
No problem. You can enroll in a package before your manuscript is complete. We'll pair you with an editor or writing coach, and production begins once your final draft is ready. Many of our authors start the process mid-writing.
Yes. You can add services or upgrade your package at any stage of the process. We'll credit your original investment toward the higher tier and adjust your production timeline accordingly.
We publish across all major genres: business, self-help, memoir, fiction (literary, thriller, romance, sci-fi, fantasy, YA), children's, spirituality, health, and more. Our editorial team has genre-specific experts for each category.

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