A Scholar-Centered Book Publishing Initiative
Dear Colleagues,
Every academic book represents years of profound intellectual labor. Yet the traditional publishing model is often built on structural unfairness: while major commercial houses capture 35–40% profit margins, the scholars who create the value receive only 5–15% in royalties.
As the Editor-in-Chief of the Book Publishing Division at INSS Press, I am committed to helping fix this imbalance. Our mission is inspired by pioneers like MIT Professor Dimitri Bertsekas, who founded Athena Scientific to ensure that scholars—not commercial giants—own the fruits of their labor.
Why Choose INSS Press?
We have inverted the traditional model to put the power back in your hands.
- 💎 Industry-Leading Royalties (60–70%): We have inverted the traditional model. By retaining only 30–40% to cover essential operations and global marketing, we return the vast majority of sales revenue directly to the authors.
- ⚖️ Full Copyright Retention: You maintain absolute intellectual ownership. We believe you should always have the freedom to reuse, adapt, and share your own work without legal hurdles.
- 🚀 Agile & Expert Peer Review: We offer a transparent, rigorous review process with a publication timeline of just 3–9 months, ensuring your research reaches the global community while it is still at its most relevant.
- 🎨 Author-Driven Control: From pricing strategy to choosing between High-Quality Paperback and Global eBook distribution, you have a direct seat at the table in every production decision.
We Publish All Academic Formats
| Format | Our Commitment |
|---|---|
| Textbooks | Regain control over pricing to ensure your materials remain accessible to your students. |
| Research Monographs | A dedicated, high-prestige platform for original and specialized research. |
| Handbooks & Edited Volumes | Comprehensive support for Lead Editors curating high-impact contributed chapters. |
| Lecture-Note-Based Books | A streamlined, professional path to transform your developed course materials into citable publications. |
Join a growing ecosystem of scholars who are choosing autonomy over corporate tradition.
Let’s discuss how we can bring your next book project to life with the recognition and rewards you deserve.
Contact me directly to start the conversation:
📧 Email: cshi@wlu.ca | publisher@insspress.org
🔗 LinkedIn: victor-shi-b874b15
🎓 Google Scholar: View Research Profile
Sincerely,
Dr. Victor Shi
Editor-in-Chief, Book Publishing Division, INSS Press, Toronto, Canada
Full Professor, Wilfrid Laurier University, Canada