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| iUniverse | |||
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| Manuscript screening: | No | ||
| Kind of contract: | Non-Exclusive | ||
| 2+2=5 | While they do describe their contract as non-exclusive, it is not available online. | ||
| Distribution: | Through their site and online retailers mostly | ||
| Basic fees: | Paperback publishing | Basic paperback fee is $599.00. | |
| Hardcover publishing | Not available | ||
| Combo publishing | Basic combo fee is $899.00. | ||
| Color publishing | Not available | ||
| eBook publishing | eBook publishing is bundled into their packages (this is probably not a good thing). Royalties are 50% of net receipts. |
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| Royalties: | Royalties are 20% of payments received by the publisher. | ||
| Author's discount: | Basic author discount is 20%, bulk discounts are available (this information is based on an old version of the site). | ||
| Break-even point: | Between 200 and 300 copies (approximation based on external sales of an average length book). | ||
| Basic retail price: | Somewhat expensive (about $16.95 for a 200-page book,this information is based on an old version of the site). | ||
| Layout: | They prepare your manuscript for you. | ||
| Graphics: | Up to 25 graphics included in the basic setup fee, more can be included as an extra. | ||
| Cover options: | They will design your cover for you, you can submit a graphic for the front cover and a photo for the back cover. | ||
| Trim size: | You have a number of trim sizes to choose from. | ||
| Additional options: | They offer a 'Premier Service' for $799.00 and a 'Premier Plus' for $1,099.00. These add some editorial services and the option to receive lower royalties in exchange for a better bookstore discount. | ||
| Pros*: | *Good distribution. | ||
| Cons*: | *Basic retail price is somewhat expensive. *Low royalties on direct sales. *Low discount. *There are too many unanswered question in their site. *eBook publishing is bundled into their print packages. *eBook publishing deal is not particularly favorable (with a couple of exceptions this is true of all POD publishers). |
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| Comments*: | This is one of several large publishers that were bought by Author Solutions (the others being AuthorHouse, Trafford and Xlibris). | ||
| The Bottom Line*: | Even though their set-up fee is a reasonable one, an expensive retail price combined with low royalties, low discount, undisclosed terms and a bundled eBook publishing package that is far from favorable make this a company you may want to avoid. |
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| Last updated: 06-26-2011 | |||
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