For authors who are unable to break into the highly exclusive world of traditional publishing or who don't have the time or resources to do it all themselves, iUniverse represents a great alternative.
Supported Self-Publishing
- Our professional staff provides guidance and offers practical advice throughout the publishing process.
- We are the only publishing services provider that makes real investments in our promising titles. Our special programs and designations, such as the Star Program, Rising Star, and Editor's Choice, identify, celebrate and support authors who are committed to quality and success.
Publishing Industry Expertise
- Only iUniverse has experienced book-industry insiders who will help you get published professionally, affordably, and fast.
- Benefited by a strategic alliance with Barnes & Noble, iUniverse has the right mix of professional author publishing packages, products and services to help you get your manuscript off your desk and into the marketplace.
Top-Notch Editorial, Design and Marketing Support
- iUniverse is the only provider of supported self-publishing services that offers the same array of professional editorial services that you'd get from a traditional publisher.
- Starting with the cornerstone of our Editorial Services line-up, the iUniverse Editorial Evaluation, we are dedicated to helping you make your book the best it can be.
- Our Professional Art Direction service, only available to authors whose books receive our Editor's Choice designation through the Premier Pro package, ensures that the all-important cover of your book not only represents your vision but is suitable for the competitive marketplace as well.
- Our marketing and publicity services help you create a unique and dynamic platform from which to effectively promote and sell your book.
Speed to Market
- In as few as 90 days, iUniverse can publish your book and make it available on Barnes & Noble.com (www.bn.com), Amazon.com and 25,000 other online retailers worldwide.
- Thanks to print-on-demand (POD) technology, you can request as many copies of your book as you need and receive them in a matter of days. There are no minimum order requirements, and you will never be pressured to purchase books.
Generous Royalties and Low Fees
- iUniverse offers competitive royalty rates for all books sold through retail channels. In fact, our rates are higher than most traditional publishers.
- Because our fees are affordable, authors with more modest goals don't have to plan on selling thousands of books in a short period of time. Our authors receive discounted prices, whether they are buying one book or 500.
You Own and Control the Copyright
- iUniverse offers nonexclusive contracts, which means that we do not own your copyright—you do! We don't tie up your rights so, once you give us a short notice, you can self-publish on your own or acquire a deal with a traditional house.
iUniverse Is the Best Choice
- With a full range of affordable fee-based publishing services—including editorial, marketing, publicity and direct-to-reader distribution—quick production time and professional quality results, iUniverse is the clear choice in supported self-publishing.
iUniverse Packages
Premier Pro $1,299
Our most comprehensive publishing package.
Select $599
An economical choice to bring your book to market quickly.
iUniverse Specialists
Our various specialists will accompany you along your journey to publication.
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