About Digital Special Editions:
A Digital Special Edition (DSE) is a museum-grade, interactive reader experience that maximizes author margins through direct sales
The individual package contents and pricing are below:
The Curator's Digital Special Edition - $1500
Optimized Digital Special Edition package (High-Res interactive PDF, Fixed Layout EPUB, Reader's Guide). Includes Video Bookplate with author signature (reader personalization is extra). We suggest the author provide a coupon or a free reflowable standard edition. Built to IDPF/W3C accessibility standards for fixed-layout digital assets.
• 2 Custom Scrapbook-type Spreads (usually after the TOC) or Sensory Anchors equal to 1: 7-10k story words.
• Video Bookplate with short note and author signature
• Full "Visual DNA" Research Provenance section (Curated historical/genre-specific sensory anchors).
Typical Turnaround 1-2 weeks
The Collector's Gallery Digital Special Edition - $2000
• Optimized Archival Digital Edition package (High-Res Interactive PDF, Fixed Layout EPUB, Reader's Guide). Includes Video Bookplate with author signature (reader personalization is extra). We suggest the author provide a coupon or a free reflowable standard edition. Built to IDPF/W3C accessibility standards for fixed-layout digital assets.
• 5 Custom Scrapbook-type Spreads (Strategically placed at Part breaks or major plot beats) or a combination of scrapbook-type spreads and stand-alone sensory anchors at strategic story points. Total sensory anchors shouldn't exceed 1:7-10k story words.
• 1-2 A/V links (EDM lifetime hosting)
• Full "Visual DNA" Research Provenance section (Curated historical/genre-specific artifacts).
Typical Turnaround 3-4 weeks
The Patron's Archive Digital Special Edition - $2500+
• Optimized Archival Digital Edition package (High-Res Interactive PDF, Fixed Layout EPUB, Reader's Guide). Includes Video Bookplate with author signature (Reader personalization is extra). We suggest the author provide a coupon or a free reflowable standard edition. Built to IDPF/W3C accessibility standards for fixed-layout digital assets.
• Per-Chapter Spreads (A custom scrapbook page between every chapter); or a sensory anchor collection with every chapter.
• 2 or more A/V interactive links (EDM lifetime hosting).
• Advanced File Compression Management (Ensuring the "heavy" file remains deliverable).
• Priority Archival Research Provenance section to be included (Deep-dive sourcing for unique, story-specific artifacts).
Typical Turnaround 4-6 weeks
But after the Kickstarter, I'm putting my book in KU...
We have a package for that. Use a lower cost/ high excitement Digital Special Edition to boost your Kickstarter sales, then we re-use the assets already developed to create a Readers' Compendium that lives permanently on your website. Because the bulk of the work is done, we can create both the Digital Special Edition AND the Readers' Compendium for a one-time package price. Add the Eris Digital Media Ecosystem to any tier for a flat +$400. We will take the assets from your DSE and build your standalone website compendium simultaneously, giving you both products for one turnkey rate. This would be $500-$700 if purchased separately.
Freebie Bonus Chapters don't convert anymore...
Your standard retail back matter link says 'Join my newsletter for a free 2-page epilogue.' Readers skip it because it feels like low-value homework. Instead, your back matter links to a gorgeous, immersive world. Once they opt in to get it via BookFunnel or Shopify, they enter your email ecosystem. Now, when Book 2 launches, you don't pray Amazon shows it to them—you email your list directly. When those readers click through from your email to borrow Book 2, Amazon tracks that external conversion and spikes your sales velocity rank.
You've already paid for the art.
Do not let $1,000 worth of custom character art sit dormant on a hard drive after your Kickstarter ends. We take the high-res layout assets from your Digital Special Edition, combine them with your existing Kickstarter artwork and a compliant bonus scene, and forge a standalone Readers' Compendium. You are extracting double the revenue and 10x the reader data out of the assets you already paid for."
The retail e-book goes into KU to feed your page-read velocity. The Digital Special Edition acts as your high-ticket Kickstarter bait to clear your print margins. The Readers' Compendium lives permanently on your website as a standalone, zero-manuscript lead magnet. We handle the file separation so that your main narrative stays 100% exclusive to Amazon, while your world-building acts as a direct-to-consumer data funnel.