iUniverse Facts

• Eighty-three percent of Americans say they want to write a book, but only a small percentage actually have the drive and discipline to do it. Finishing a manuscript is a huge accomplishment, and iUniverse believes that any author who writes a book deserves to see it in print.
• Only iUniverse makes real investments of time and money in its most promising authors. By partnering with Barnes & Noble to offer the Publisher's Choice designation and Star Program, iUniverse helps authors build a platform that will give them opportunities to achieve higher levels of success.
• iUniverse provides an alternate path for authors that is completely democratic—anyone can publish a book. The company's supported self-publishing process makes it easy and affordable for authors to bring their work to market. Once their book is published, authors who are interested in commercial success can test their skills and determine whether they are willing and able to invest the time and money necessary to generate demand.
• iUniverse is staffed with professionals from the publishing industry and has a strategic alliance with Barnes & Noble, Inc., the nation's largest bookseller. This expertise enables iUniverse staff to know what it takes for an author to succeed in online and retail sales outlets. The company's primary goals include educating authors and giving them honest and realistic expectations about their book's potential within the book industry.
• iUniverse places major emphasis on the importance of the editorial process and is equipped to counsel authors on how to achieve the editorial quality necessary to achieve their goals. Authors can purchase an Editorial Evaluation, which offers specific advice and a recommendation for additional editorial services that can help a book meet the quality standards of traditionally published works. iUniverse also offers a full range of fee-based editorial services, but the decision to take advantage of these services is always up to the author.

iUniverse Figures

• Through the year 2005, 3.7 million copies of iUniverse titles have been printed.
• Currently, 22,265 titles are available for sale from iUniverse.
• Approximately 16,852 authors have published with iUniverse since its founding.
• IUniverse publishes approximately 400 titles each month.

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