At iUniverse, we believe that quality matters. That's why we nurture and invest in our most successful authors to help them level the playing field in today's highly competitive marketplace. We've developed a unique series of designations and awards to identify, celebrate, and support titles that display a high level of editorial quality and authors who have proven their ability to reach their audience.
The Star Program
This one-of-a-kind program offers eligible authors many benefits—including industry-standard bookstore discounts, returnable status, consideration for in-store Barnes & Noble placement, professional cover reassessment, an editorial polish, and a Kirkus Discoveries review—all paid for by iUniverse. Eligibility Requirements ›
Rising Star
The only program of its kind to guarantee titles that show potential for commercial success will be presented by a commissioned sales force to national, regional and local booksellers.
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Reader's Choice
Reader's Choice books are identified with a unique icon and are featured in a separate Reader's Choice section in the iUniverse online bookstore. Eligibility Requirements ›
Editor's Choice
A prerequisite to the Star, Reader's Choice, and Publisher's Choice programs, books awarded Editor's Choice will carry a special icon next to the book title and will be prominently featured in a separate Editor's Choice section of the iUniverse bookstore. Eligibility Requirements ›
iUniverse Bookstore
Publisher's Choice Books are appearing in brick and mortar Barnes & Noble stores across the country.
Star Books showcase both excellent editorial quality, and commercial success.
Reader's Choice Books have proven editorial success is marketable.
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