Scribe Compass

Not sure if you have a book in you?

Scribe Compass is for the author who isn't quite ready to commit to the whole book. Not sure your idea is strong enough? Too many ideas to pick just one? Over about six weeks you work one on one with a Scribe book coach, the same first step behind every book we ghostwrite, to settle exactly what your book is, who it is for, and how it is built. You walk away with a real plan, and more than anything, the confidence to write it.

Not sure yet? Start free: take the Find Your North Star exercise or run the Book ROI Calculator before you decide.

$5,000

Applied in full toward your book when you continue with Scribe Professional or Elite

Typical timeline: 4-6 weeks

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What's Included

A book coach who is yours

You are paired one on one with an experienced Scribe book coach who guides you through every step in real conversations. This is a personal process, not a course you watch alone.

Your North Star

Get clear on exactly who your book is for, what it does for them, and the goal it drives. It is the single sentence that steers every decision in your book.

Your table of contents

Turn a pile of ideas into a professional, ordered table of contents that actually holds together.

Your chapter roadmap

Leave with a chapter by chapter outline detailed enough to start writing from, on your own, with a ghostwriter, or with us.

A plan you own

Everything you build in Compass is yours to keep and use however you decide to publish.

Credit toward your book

When you are ready for the full journey, the entire cost of Compass applies toward your Scribe Professional or Elite program.

How It Works

5 coaching calls over 4-6 weeks

Get matched with your coach

We pair you with an experienced Scribe book coach who fits your book and your goals.

Define your North Star

In your first sessions, you and your coach lock in who you are writing to, what your book delivers, and the goal behind it.

Receive your positioning and table of contents

Your coach delivers your North Star and a professional table of contents, the backbone of your book.

Build your chapter roadmap

Across three working sessions, you turn that structure into a chapter by chapter roadmap you can write from.

Leave with your plan

In about four to six weeks, you walk away with a complete plan for your book and a clear path to finish it.

Is This Right for You?

This is for you if...

You have a book in you but you are not sure exactly what it should be
You want to get the strategy right before you invest in writing or publishing
You are weighing Scribe Professional or Elite and want a lower-risk way to begin
You would rather start with a coach than take a leap of faith
You want a real plan you can act on, with us or on your own

This is NOT for you if...

You have already finished your manuscript
You know exactly what your book is and just need it written
You do not want to do the thinking work up front

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I actually work with a real person? ▾

Yes. Compass is personal. You are paired with an experienced Scribe book coach who takes you through the entire process in live conversations. It is not a course or software.

What do I walk away with? ▾

A clear North Star for your book, a professional table of contents, and a chapter by chapter roadmap detailed enough to write from. It is all yours to keep.

Does the $5,000 count toward a full Scribe program? ▾

Yes. When you are ready to write and publish with Scribe, the full cost of Compass applies toward your Scribe Professional or Elite program. Compass is designed to be the entryway.

How long does it take? ▾

About four to six weeks, across five coaching calls with your book coach.

What if I want to write the book myself afterward? ▾

That is completely fine. The plan you build is yours. Many authors use Compass to get unstuck, then write on their own, with a ghostwriter, or come back to Scribe when they are ready.

I am not sure whether Compass or a full package is right for me. ▾

That is exactly who Compass is for. It is the lowest-risk way to start, get real value for your book, and figure out your next step without a big commitment.

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