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iUniverse Self-Publishing Recognition Programs

iUniverse recognition programs were created to promote quality books through a variety of incentives, support and a special showcasing format. Since their initial launch, our programs have grown to become some of the most unique and sought after honors awarded to self-published authors. Many of our authors have gone on to find greater retail success or even traditional publishing success as a result of these programs.

Star logo The Star Program

The Star 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 ForeWord Clarion Book Review—all paid for by iUniverse.  Books placed in the Star Program carry a special icon next to the book title and are prominently featured in a separate Star section of the iUniverse bookstore.

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Rising Star logoRising Star

Rising Star is 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.  Books awarded Rising Star carry a special icon next to the book title and are prominently featured in a separate Rising Star section of the iUniverse bookstore.

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Readers Choice logoReader's Choice

Reader's Choice authors receive exclusive invitations to teleseminars that feature industry insiders while their books are identified with a unique icon and are featured in a separate Reader's Choice section in the iUniverse online bookstore.

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Editors Choice logoEditor's Choice

A prerequisite to the Star, Reader's Choice, and Rising Star programs, books awarded Editor's Choice carry a special icon next to the book title and are prominently featured in a separate Editor's Choice section of the iUniverse bookstore.

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