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Why iUniverse?

At iUniverse, you can self publish your book with help from industry-leading insiders. Since we offer the range of professional editorial, marketing and self-publishing services authors expect from a traditional publisher, your book will be at its best when the time comes to compete in the marketplace.

What is Supported Self-Publishing?

Only iUniverse has professionals with extensive industry knowledge who make it easy for you to affordably self publish your book. Our "learn as you publish" approach combines specialized author support with value-packed self publishing packages and a variety of high-quality, competitively priced editorial and marketing services. Learn more ›

Why Self Publish a Book?

Once you have written your manuscript, the first step of self publishing begins with defining your goals. Ask the big questions first to help determine your target audience. Then, make timing and schedules work together by determining your deadline for having books to sell. Learn more ›

The iUniverse Difference

With experienced leadership from the worlds of publishing, sales and marketing and technology, our management team is dedicated to helping you achieve your publishing goals. iUniverse has the right mix of self-publishing services and products to help you get your manuscript off your desk and into the marketplace. Learn more ›

Publishing the iUniverse Way

The iUniverse Roadmap illustrates your path from manuscript to publication. Begin your journey today to publish your own book! Learn more ›

Different Authors, Different Journeys

Whether it's a novel, a professional how-to guide, a book of poetry, a cookbook of favorite family recipes, or a memoir about growing up in a foreign country, we all have the makings of a book inside us. Now you can actually self publish a book and achieve your writing goals with iUniverse self-publishing services. Learn more ›

5 Reasons to Love iUniverse

Special recognition programs to reward achievement and success
Learn-as-you-publish approach with author support
Extensive bookselling experience
Skillfully executed editorial and marketing services
Innovative services to keep you ahead in the marketplace

Through our recognition programs and awards, we make real investments to support titles that show a high level of editorial quality and marketability. These programs open the door to more opportunities for retail presentation and placement. The only self-publishing series of its kind established to identify, celebrate and support authors, our recognition programs include:

The Star Program books are republished free of charge under the Star imprint, presented to Barnes & Noble for in-store placement, and offered to booksellers with attractive retail terms and returnable status.

Rising Star is the only program of its kind to guarantee titles will be presented by a commissioned sales force to national, regional and local booksellers. Each Rising Star title is featured in the Rising Star Special Collections boutique on Barnes & Noble.com.

Reader's Choice designation recognizes and rewards authors who have achieved both editorial excellence and sales success.

Editor's Choice designation opens the door to our higher-level programs and designations. Our Editorial Board selects Editor's Choice titles based on a positive Editorial Evaluation. These titles have the essential editorial qualities of a professionally published book.