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Manuscript Selection
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No
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Kind of Contract
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Non-exclusive
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Distribution
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Through their site and online retailres
mostly.
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Price Range
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Paperback
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$459.00 for their least expensive package, plus
extras.
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Hardcover
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Not available unless as part of a combo.
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Paperback/hardcover combo
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$658.00 for their least expensive package, plus
extras.
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Color publishing
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Not available
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Royalties
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Royalties are 20% of the payments received by
the publisher (about 13% of retail price on
external sales and 20% on direct sales).
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Author's Discount
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Basic discount is 20% bulk discounts are
available.
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Breakeven point
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Between 200 and 300 copies (approximation based
on external sales of an average length book).
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Basic retail price
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Somewhat expensive (about $16.95 for a 200 pages
book)
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Interior Layout
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They prepare your manuscript for you
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Cover Options
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Designed by iUniverse, you can submit a graphic
for the front cover and an author's photo.
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Choice of Trim Size
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Yes
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Pros*
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They are a well established, well connected
company.
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Cons*
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Setup fee is slightly expensive.
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Basic retail price is somewhat expensive.
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They retain full control of book format and
pricing.
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Low royalties on direct sales.
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Very low author's discount.
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