$12,000
per referral
Scribe Elite Ghostwriting
White-glove ghostwriting with a senior writer.
View ServiceScribe Ambassador Program
Earn up to $12,000 for every new Scribe author you refer.
Connect us with experts in your network, and get paid when they publish their book with Scribe Media.
Apply NowWhat you earn for every author you refer
Your commission depends on which Scribe service your referral chooses.
$4,000
per referral
Scribe Professional
Interview-driven ghostwriting.
View Service$3,000
per referral
Scribe Guided Author
Author writes with our coaching. We publish.
View Service$1,000
per referral
Scribe Publishing
Editing and publishing for finished manuscripts.
View ServiceOur Ambassadors
Our ambassadors are experts and respected voices in their fields. Through their hard work and thought leadership, they have earned the trust of their peers.
We've worked with thousands of authors already, and there are still tens of thousands of potential authors who should write a book and don't yet know we can help them.
That's where you come in. The best way to reach great authors is through a warm introduction from someone they trust.
Cameron Herold
Founder of the COO Alliance
Author of Vivid Vision and Meetings Suck. CNN's "the man executives turn to for business advice."
Lewis Howes
Founder of The School of Greatness
NYT bestselling author and host of The School of Greatness, one of the world's most-downloaded podcasts.
Chris Dessi
Founder and CEO of Silverback Social
Personal-branding expert and bestselling author featured in CNBC, CNN, Fox News, Inc., and Forbes.
James Altucher
WSJ Bestselling Author of Choose Yourself
WSJ bestselling author of Choose Yourself, founder of 20+ companies, host of The James Altucher Show.
How it works
Here's a real-world example of how the Scribe Ambassador Program actually works.
1. Cameron Signed Up as an Ambassador
As an entrepreneur with a large network and social media following, Cameron was a natural fit. He signed up to start making introductions.
2. Cameron Shared Scribe with His Network
He knew his colleague John Ruhlin and his sister Kristi Herold both had wisdom worth sharing. He sent an introduction email to ambassador@scribemedia.com with John and Kristi CC'd, so the referral was credited to him before they ever booked their consults.
3. Two New Books Were Born
John and Kristi both signed on as Scribe authors. Cameron got paid as each book hit its milestones.
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about referring authors and getting paid.
How do I introduce someone to Scribe?
Send an email introduction to ambassador@scribemedia.com and CC the person you are introducing on the email. That single step both introduces them to our team and registers your introduction.
Your email must arrive at ambassador@scribemedia.com before the person you're introducing submits their own consultation form on scribemedia.com. Once a prospective client is already logged in our system, no commission can be paid for that author.
Who is a good fit for Scribe?
Founders, executives, coaches, speakers, investors, and other experts who have a story or a framework worth publishing, and who can invest in a premium service. Scribe is non-fiction only.
How should I talk about Scribe to a potential author?
Lead with the outcome. Scribe takes a busy expert from idea to published book without them writing a word (or with as much coaching as they want). Authors keep 100% creative, legal, and financial control of their work.
What if they say Scribe is too expensive?
Scribe is for authors who prioritize their time and brand over their budget. The book becomes a credibility asset for life: a premium ghostwritten book typically pays for itself many times over in speaking, consulting, and client work.
How much do I earn?
- $12,000 for each Scribe Elite Ghostwriting author
- $4,000 for each Scribe Professional author
- $3,000 for each Scribe Guided Author
- $1,000 for each Scribe Publishing author
When do I get paid?
Your commission is paid in three installments as your author's book gets made: 10% at their first project milestone, 40% around the halfway point, and 50% at completion. Payouts go out at the end of each month.
How will I receive payment?
Securely through Plooto. You'll receive an email each time a payout becomes available.
Can I introduce more than one person?
Yes. There's no cap on how many people you can introduce, and you get paid for each one who becomes a Scribe author.
What if I have other ideas for promoting Scribe?
Great. Email us at authorstrategy@scribemedia.com. We love getting creative with ambassadors on speaking gigs, podcast features, content collaborations, and event partnerships.
Do I need to be a published Scribe author to be an ambassador?
No. If you have a network of experts, founders, executives, or thought leaders, you can join. Past Scribe authorship is not required.
What happens after I introduce someone?
Our Author Strategy team picks up the introduction from your email, replies to schedule a strategy call with the person you introduced, and tags them as your referral in our system. If they sign with Scribe, your commission kicks in at their first project milestone.
Can my author get a discount?
Scribe doesn't discount its services, so introducing someone isn't a way to get them a price break. Your author pays the standard rate, and you earn the standard commission.
Apply to Become an Ambassador
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