iUniverse Expands Services with Two New Publishing Packages

Lincoln, NE - October 18, 2004 - iUniverse, a leader in the publishing services industry, has expanded its menu of services by adding two new publishing packages—Fast Track and Premier Plus.

"We realize that authors have different goals and expectations when publishing a book," said Susan Driscoll, president and CEO of iUniverse. "With the addition of these two new publishing packages, we are able to offer the most flexible and comprehensive product line-up in the industry."

At a price of $299, Fast Track is the most economical and streamlined self-publishing package available from iUniverse. Fast Track is a basic package that enables authors to have an attractive and professional-looking book in their hands in 30 days or less. Fast Track is an especially good choice for those authors who are not concerned with full retail distribution and simply want the satisfaction of having a printed version of their work.

In contrast to Fast Track's no-frills approach, Premier Plus is specifically designed for authors who want to present their most professional product to the marketplace, or who want to make their book a serious contender in today's competitive publishing environment. Priced at $748, Premier Plus is the most complete publishing package available from iUniverse. Books published through the Premier Plus package receive a custom cover, an editorial review, and professionally written back-cover copy. Once the publishing process is complete, these books are available for order from Barnes and Noble.com, Amazon.com, and over 25,000 retail bookstores.

Fast Track and Premier Plus join other iUniverse programs such as Select and Premier, effectively doubling the number of publishing packages now offered by the company. In addition to a wide variety of publishing packages, iUniverse also offers professional-level editorial and marketing services comparable to those offered by any traditional publisher.

"At iUniverse, we believe that anyone who successfully completes a manuscript should experience the joy of seeing it published," adds Driscoll. "The addition of the Fast Track and Premier Plus publishing packages is just another example of how we are constantly striving to provide the best possible products and services to meet the needs of authors everywhere."

About iUniverse, Inc.

With more than 14,000 titles in its backlist, iUniverse is one of the largest publishing services providers in the United States. iUniverse helps authors self-publish approximately 400 new fiction and nonfiction titles each month. The company also partners with leading industry author organizations, including the Authors Guild, and the ASJA, to bring innovative publishing programs to their members. In May 2003, PC Magazine awarded iUniverse its coveted "Editors' Choice" designation, along with five of five stars, setting it far above all other publishers that utilize print-on-demand (POD) technology.