The Empire Publishers

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the Manager of Yoshi Sushi

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

What impressed me most about this company was their ability to create a collaborative and efficent experience throughout the entire book writing, editing, and publishing process.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire The Empire Publishers to accomplish?

• Book cover design, formatting for different platforms
• Submission of manuscript to self-publishing platform
• Marketing plan development

SOLUTION

How did you find The Empire Publishers?

Online Search

Why did you select The Empire Publishers over others?

High ratings

How many teammates from The Empire Publishers were assigned to this project?

2-5 Employees

Describe the scope of work in detail. Please include a summary of key deliverables.

The Scope of work included not only taking my idea, turning it into an outline but then a full-length Scifi Novel, but also fomatting, editing and publishing. The 2nd phase of the project included book and author promotions.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

What were the measurable outcomes from the project that demonstrate progress or success?

Here are some measurable projects outcomes and general feedback you can provide on a book wriritng, editing, and publishing projects,
The following were my measurable outcomes with respect to each phase.
Publishing Phase.
Measurable outcomes.

1. Book cover design, formatting for different platforms
2. Submission of manuscript to self-publishing platform
3. Markrting Plan development

Overall Project Feedback.

1. Progress towards meeting the project goals and objectives was timely
2. Overall quality of the final book was very good both in terms of material and quality of print and cover
3. Marketing strategies were affordable and effective.

Describe their project management. Did they deliver items on time? How did they respond to your needs?

I am a budding author from United States in hope of writing my very own science fiction novel and getting it published under my real name. I've worked over my idea for about 7 months now but was in need of expert guidance to get it ready for publishing.

What was your primary form of communication with The Empire Publishers?

Email or Messaging App

What did you find most impressive or unique about this company?

The project management style primarily utilized email and Zoom and a platform called Basecamp for task tracking, keeping communication clear and deadlines visible. Weekly updates ensured I was always informed, and the platform fostered real-time discussions and adjustments. The team's combined expertise in writing, editing, and publishing and personalized communication truly set them apart.
Whether it was their adherence to deadlines despite minor editing delays or commitment to exceeding expectations with the final book cover, the company prioritized a smooth workflow that allowed me to focus on my creative vision.

Are there any areas for improvement or something The Empire Publishers could have done differently?

No