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SelfPublishing.com alternative
Coaching to do it yourself, or a team that does it with you.
SelfPublishing.com began as a course and coaching program and now sells writing, publishing, and bestseller services. The starting price is lower than Scribe’s. Here is the honest comparison.
Source: selfpublishing.com/about-usSource: selfpublishing.com/services
15 minutes · A real person · No sales pressure · Packages from $4,833 a month
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Books by some of our 1,600+ authors. CEOs, doctors, athletes, entrepreneurs. Every project is custom.
Our position
We believe a business book should start with what it needs to do.
We start with positioning: who the book is for and what it needs to do for your business. Our view is that the ideas, the voice and the rights should all stay with the author.
We will not shorten a timeline to win a deal. We would rather protect the quality of the book than hit an arbitrary date.
“Everything in your book comes out of your mouth and your ideas.”
From the Scribe Professional and Elite agreementsWhy authors choose Scribe
Three reasons we believe Scribe is the right choice
One accountable team
Our view: when editing, design and marketing come from different vendors, books can end up uneven. Your Publishing Manager runs every stage, from manuscript to launch.
Results you can check
We do not promise bestseller status or sales. We show you what our authors did with their books, with names and numbers you can check.
The comparison
SelfPublishing.com vs. Scribe Media, side by side
If you are weighing a coaching program against a team that writes and publishes with you, this comparison is for you.
| What matters | SelfPublishing.com | Scribe Media |
|---|---|---|
| Model | SelfPublishing.comCoaching programs that include done-for-you editing, publishing and marketing, plus a separate ghostwriting program.Source: selfpublishing.com/services | Scribe MediaOne agreement that covers writing (if you want it), editing, design, publishing, audiobook, and launch marketing, at a published price. |
| Investment | SelfPublishing.comPublished on its site: Become a Bestseller $9K, Author Advantage Accelerator $16K, Author Accelerator Elite $28K, ghostwriting starting at $60K. Ask what each one includes.Source: selfpublishing.com/services, read Oct 20, 2026Source: selfpublishing.com/ghostwriting, read Oct 20, 2026 | Scribe MediaPublished on our pricing page: Scribe Publishing $4,833 a month for 6 months ($29,000 total), Scribe Professional $4,667 a month for 12 months ($56,000 total), Scribe Elite $9,000 a month for 15 months ($135,000 total). Our Master Terms say: “There are all kinds of additional work you might want to add, but we will NEVER do any additional work that would cost you money without first getting your explicit approval, both to do the work and for the amount.” Read section 18 of our Master Terms. |
| Who does the work | SelfPublishing.comDepends on the package you buy. Ask who your editor and designer will be and their credentials.Source: selfpublishing.com/services | Scribe MediaYour Scribe (on Professional and Elite) and a dedicated Publishing Manager, with full quality assurance before publishing. |
| Bestseller launch | SelfPublishing.comIts programs are built around a bestseller launch (one is named Become a Bestseller). Ask which list and category, and what is promised in writing.Source: selfpublishing.com/servicesSource: selfpublishing.com/become-a-bestseller | Scribe MediaEvery package includes a targeted Amazon best seller strategy, with a discounted eBook campaign and category selection. We do not guarantee bestseller status. |
| Ownership | SelfPublishing.comIts site covers what rights and royalties the author keeps. Ask for those terms in writing and read them in the contract.Source: selfpublishing.com/author-accelerator-elite | Scribe Media“100% of All Rights and Royalties. All book profits and rights are yours. All accounts are yours.” From our pricing page. |
| Who it fits | SelfPublishing.comFirst-time authors who want coaching to write the book themselves, at a lower starting price.Source: selfpublishing.com/services | Scribe MediaLeaders who want one accountable team and a book they are proud to hand a client. |
Details about SelfPublishing.com come from selfpublishing.com, read on October 20, 2026, and linked above. Confirm anything that matters to you with them directly. Scribe prices are from scribemedia.com/pricing.
Honest fit
When SelfPublishing.com might be the better fit
If your budget is well under $29,000 and you want to learn to do most of the work yourself, a coaching program is a reasonable path.
Scribe is built for people who would rather hire the team. We will tell you so on the call if that is what we hear.
Before you sign
Questions to ask any publisher before you sign
Bring these to every publisher you are considering, including us. We believe the answers belong in writing, in the agreement you sign.
Rights and ownership
- Who owns the copyright, which rights does the publisher hold, and for how long?
- What share of net receipts do I receive, in each format, and how are net receipts calculated?
- Who owns the ISBNs, and whose retail accounts will my book be listed in?
- If I leave, do I keep my listing, my reviews and my sales history? Which final files do I get back, and can I use them as they are?
Money
- Can I have a written quote that lists every service and its price?
- Which services in the quote are optional, and what does each one cost on its own?
- What could cost extra after I sign, and do you need my written approval first?
- What is the payment schedule, and what happens to payments if the project runs long?
People and process
- Who writes the manuscript, you or me? If you write it, can I speak with the writer before I commit, and what happens if they leave?
- Who is my single point of contact, and how many people will work on my manuscript?
- How many interviews and editing rounds are included, and how will I know they happened?
Results and reporting
- What sales reports will I receive, and how often?
- Which bookstores will carry the book, and what does a print run for them cost me?
- Which media placements are editorial coverage, and which are paid or contributed content? How is each one labeled?
- Can I speak with three authors you published in the last two years?
Ask us every one of these, too.
Real results from real authors
Every project is custom. Every result below is documented on our site.
“Would I be taken seriously with these books given that I was going with Scribe over a big New York publisher?”
Cameron Herold
$30,000speaking fee, doubled from $15,000
Read Cameron's story →
Michael Mogill
$5Min new business over two years
With Scribe's help, Michael Mogill wrote a book that brought him $5 million in new business.
Read Michael's story →
Robert Glazer
$1M+in economic value added
“A book is almost a prerequisite for the top tier of media and conferences.”
Read Robert's story →
Doug Brackmann
3xincome tripled since publishing
Doug Brackmann used his book to grow his business, triple his income and help top performers learn to perform better.
Read Doug's story →How working with Scribe works
Strategy call
A focused conversation about your book idea, your audience, and your goals. We tell you honestly whether Scribe is the right fit.
Get matched
We pair you with a professional Scribe who captures your voice. “Everything in your book comes out of your mouth and your ideas.” (our agreement)
Talk, we write
You get on the phone and talk about what you already know, then give feedback. Your Scribe turns your interviews into the manuscript.
Publish and launch
Editing, cover design, Amazon, audiobook, and launch support. “100% of All Rights and Royalties. All book profits and rights are yours. All accounts are yours.” (pricing page)
Pricing
Transparent pricing. No royalty share.
Every price, out in the open, on our pricing page. “Your total investment is split into equal monthly payments.”
Scribe Publishing
$4,833
a month for 6 months ($29,000 total)
For authors with a finished manuscript who want professional editing, design, audiobook, and full distribution.
- Editing, design, layout, and cover
- Audiobook production
- Global distribution
- 100% of all rights and royalties
Scribe Professional
$4,667
a month for 12 months ($56,000 total)
We interview you and write your book. What you say in your 10 content interviews becomes your manuscript.
- Roadmapping and North Star sessions
- 10 content interviews, two hours each
- Full publishing and launch support
- 100% of all rights and royalties
Scribe Elite
$9,000
a month for 15 months ($135,000 total)
The premier ghostwriting experience. White-glove, start to finish.
- With Scribe Elite, you speak with 2 to 3 Scribes and choose your match.
- 20 in-depth content interviews
- Up to 3 days of in-person collaboration
- 20 hours of research
- $25,000 marketing budget: up to $25,000 toward in-house marketing services, or $20,000 toward partner services
The questions people ask when they are comparing
Why is Scribe more expensive than the starting price I saw?
Because one Scribe package covers writing (if you choose it), editing, design, publishing, and launch marketing in one agreement. Compare the total you would spend on writing help, editing, design, audiobook, and launch, not the entry price.
Will Scribe make my book a bestseller?
Every package includes a targeted Amazon best seller strategy, and bestseller campaigns are available through our partner Authors Unite. We do not guarantee it, and we will tell you plainly what that flag is worth for your goals.
I want to write my own book. Is Scribe still relevant?
Yes. Scribe Publishing ($4,833 a month for 6 months, $29,000 total) is for authors with a finished manuscript.
I have already talked to SelfPublishing.com. Can I still talk to you?
Please do. Bring the proposal. Our author strategist will walk through it with you line by line and tell you honestly where each option is stronger.
Why does Scribe cost this much?
Authors come to us when they want a book as polished as any traditionally published title. If you want a book that you can set next to a traditionally published book and not be able to tell the difference in content, structure, or design, this is where you do it. If your primary focus is cost, there are cheaper ways to publish. We are here to make sure it is the best thing you have ever created.
I do not have time for this.
Our process was built for busy people. With Scribe Professional you do 10 content interviews of about two hours each, plus two planning conversations and your reviews of the draft.
Can someone else really capture my voice?
That is our entire business model, and we have been refining it for over a decade. You review the manuscript and give notes at each stage. Scribe Elite includes 10 revision calls.
What if I am not trying to sell books?
In our experience, most of our authors do not write books to sell copies. They write books to land better clients, get speaking invitations, build authority, and leave something lasting. This is about what your book unlocks, not how many copies move on Amazon.
Will my book be in bookstores?
It can be. If you want a print run for bookstores or events, ask us for a written quote. We will also be honest about what those dollars buy. We usually recommend spending on the channels that reach your readers.
Still deciding? Talk it through with our team.
Tell us about your book and your goals, and we will show you exactly how Scribe would approach it.