Writing and Publishing Services
We offer four core ways to help you write and publish your nonfiction book.
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Scribe Publishing
You do all the writing, and we do the proofing and publishing.
$29,000
Paid Over 6 months
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Scribe Guided Author
We guide you through the writing process, then we do the publishing.
$44,000
Paid Over 15 months
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Scribe Professional
We interview you for the content, we do the writing, editing and publishing.
$56,000
Paid Over 12 months
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Scribe Elite
You get a bestselling Scribe and a customized process to fit your needs.
Custom
Flexible Payment Plan
$135K Min. Investment
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How long will it take?
| Scribe Publishing | Scribe Guided Author | Scribe Professional | Scribe Elite | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Time Commitment | 6 hours, all on the phone (not including time to complete your manuscript) | 16 hours, all on the phone (10 Book Coach Calls + 6 hours for the publishing process) | 2 hours per week on the phone over the span of 9-12 months | Varies |
What's Included?
| Scribe Publishing | Scribe Guided Author | Scribe Professional | Scribe Elite | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Full Publishing Package | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Proofreading | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Digital Course Access | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Full Content Edit | Opt. add-on | 3 editing passes | Ongoing | Ongoing |
| Capture Book Ideas via Interviews | — | — | ✓ | ✓ |
| Professional Ghostwriting | — | — | — | ✓ |
| Book Marketing Strategy | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Author Marketing Materials | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
How will we launch it?
| Scribe Publishing | Scribe Guided Author | Scribe Professional | Scribe Elite | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launch Week Activities | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Launch Preparation Checklist | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Full Ownership Rights | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Full Book Royalties | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Full Creative Control | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Full Distribution | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
Undecided?
Our author strategists can help you determine which plan is right for you.
Schedule a ConsultFrequently Asked Questions
Scribe helps people write, publish, and market their books. We were founded in 2014 by a 4x New York Times Bestselling Author, and have worked on over 3,000 books. Our two most popular services are Guided Author ($44k) and Scribe Professional ($56k). We can also publish your finished manuscript.
No, we typically reject about 30% of authors who want to work with us. We use two criteria: Does the author know the subject matter deeply enough? And does the author have a clear understanding of how books work and reasonable expectations for ROI? That is why the first step in our process is a qualification process.
Ask yourself two questions: Do you like sitting down and writing? And do you have enough time to write yourself? If yes to both, Guided Author ($44k) is probably right. If no to both, Scribe Professional ($56k) is probably right. Generally, Guided Author requires 1-2 hours a day for a year, and Scribe Professional requires 2 hours a week for 9 months.
Scribe Elite is intended for authors who require an authentic ghostwriting experience that often involves interviewing outside sources, conducting background research, and creating a bespoke process. Almost all authors are better off with Scribe Guided Author ($44k) or Scribe Professional ($56k).
No, we currently do not offer services for fiction books, children's books, cookbooks, or textbooks.
No, not right now.
Yes. People who do not know their topic well, people who are not sure how a book can help them, and people who have no idea why they want to write a book. Our process requires an investment of both money and effort, so you should have an idea of why you are doing it.
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