Another iUniverse Author Signs with Random House.Business Editors LINCOLN, Neb.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--July 1, 2003 Publisher iUniverse announced today that iUniverse author Ben Sherman Ben Sherman is a British clothing company, producing shirts, suits, shoes and other items. Ben Sherman clothing designs sometimes feature the roundel and colours of the British Royal Air Force, often called the mod target. has signed a publishing contract A publishing contract is a legal contract between a publisher and a writer or author (or more than one), to publish written material by the writer(s) or author(s). This may involve a single written work, or a series of works. with Random House's Ballantine Books. Originally published by iUniverse, the book, titled "Medic! -- The story of a Conscientious Objector conscientious objector, person who, on the grounds of conscience, resists the authority of the state to compel military service. Such resistance, emerging in time of war, may be based on membership in a pacifistic religious sect, such as the Society of Friends in the Vietnam War Vietnam War, conflict in Southeast Asia, primarily fought in South Vietnam between government forces aided by the United States and guerrilla forces aided by North Vietnam. ," will be published under Ballantine's "Presidio Press" publishing imprint. Sherman says that publishing the title through iUniverse gave him a clear advantage in landing a traditional publishing contract, as opposed to authors stuck in the endless cycle of submitting manuscripts to publishing houses. "Having a finished, published product is truly an edge," says Sherman. "A bookseller actually read my book and sent it to Random House for review. My editor at Random House told me that she might not have seen, much less read, the book if it hadn't been published by iUniverse first." Ben Sherman is the second iUniverse author to be picked up by Random House in a matter days. (For more information on this and other recent iUniverse announcements, visit www.iuniverse.com.) In addition to the Random House acquisitions, four other iUniverse titles were picked up by smaller traditional publishers during the month of June. iUniverse President and CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board. Kimra Hawley says that the recent slate of iUniverse authors signing contracts with traditional publishers demonstrates the viability of the "iUniverse Roadmap to Publishing Success(TM)": a step-by-step process to help authors succeed by progressing through a series of clearly defined achievements, or "milestones." "All serious authors want to reach a larger audience, and the iUniverse Roadmap gives them the tools and programs to help them achieve this goal," says Hawley. The iUniverse Roadmap includes: an Editorial Review process to enhance the book's quality and salability sal·a·ble also sale·a·ble adj. Offered or suitable for sale; marketable. sal  a·bil ; a Readers Choice program for authors whose books meet quality and preliminary sales goals; and the Star Program for authors whose books meet higher sales goals and demonstrate exceptional market potential. The most successful Star authors qualify for assistance in moving on to even greater levels of success, such as submission to the Barnes & Noble in-store book placement program and introductions to traditional publishers. For more information on iUniverse and the iUniverse Roadmap to Publishing Success, visit www.iuniverse.com. About iUniverse, Inc. iUniverse helps individuals publish, market, and sell their books. The company is one of the largest publishers in the United States, with more than 12,000 titles in its backlist back·list n. A publisher's list of older titles kept in print. tr.v. back·list·ed, back·list·ing, back·lists To place (a title) on a backlist. , and publishes 400 new fiction and non-fiction titles each month. iUniverse partners with industry leading author organizations, including the Authors Guild, ASJA ASJA American Society of Journalists and Authors ASJA Association for Student Judicial Affairs ASJA Association of Student Judicial Affairs ASJA American Society of Journal Authors, Inc. , and the Mystery Writers of America, to bring innovative publishing programs to their members. In May 2003, PC Magazine awarded iUniverse its coveted cov·et v. cov·et·ed, cov·et·ing, cov·ets v.tr. 1. To feel blameworthy desire for (that which is another's). See Synonyms at envy. 2. To wish for longingly. See Synonyms at desire. "Editors' Choice" designation, along with five of five stars, setting it far above all other publishers that utilize print on demand (POD) technology. |
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