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Scribe Compass: Strategic book positioning and planning.

Before you write a word, Compass helps you define your book's strategy, positioning, audience, and path to success.

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Strategic planning service
Typical timeline: 4-6 weeks
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What's Included

Book Strategy

Define your book's core purpose, target audience, and competitive positioning.

Market Analysis

Research your book's market to identify opportunities and differentiation.

Content Planning

Develop a clear roadmap for your book's structure and key messages.

Launch Strategy

Plan your post-publication marketing and distribution approach.

How It Works

5 coaching calls over 4-6 weeks

1

Meet Your Publishing Manager

You are paired with a dedicated Publishing Manager who coordinates your calls, answers questions, and manages your engagement.

2

Deep Dive Strategy Sessions

Two calls with your assigned Book Coach to define your book's core purpose, positioning, target audience, and author goals.

3

Build Your Book Roadmap

Three calls to develop a professional table of contents, structural guidance, and a content map for what to include.

4

Walk Away with Clarity

You leave with a North Star document and a professionally structured roadmap for your book.

Is This Right for You?

This is for you if...

  • You have a book idea but need strategic clarity
  • You want to maximize your book's impact
  • You're planning before writing

This is NOT for you if...

  • You've already finished your book
  • You don't want strategic planning

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I use Compass before starting a Scribe program?
Yes, Compass is designed to be used before you begin writing, whether you plan to use a Scribe service or write independently.

Ready to Get Started?

Schedule a free consultation with our publishing strategists to discuss your book.

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What Our Authors Say

Hear from authors who brought their books to life with Scribe

★★★★★
I can say with 100% honesty that it was great every step of the way. If it was just you and me, not on a podcast, and you said, ‘Just tell me what we could have done better,’ I’d say: I don’t know. I can’t think of anyth...
Sarma Melngailis
Sarma Melngailis
Former Owner, Pure Food and Wine
★★★★★
As soon as I made the commitment to publish this book with Scribe and go through you guys and just see it through, as soon as that contract was signed, everything else opened up.
Adam Skolnick
Adam Skolnick
Co-Author of Can't Hurt Me, NYT Contributor
★★★★★
I wasn’t a ‘writer.’ Scribe turned years of workshops into a clear book—and the book turned into credibility, revenue, and relationships I couldn’t have reached any other way.
Rich Kurtzman
Rich Kurtzman
Founder & CEO, Barcelona SAE
★★★★★
Something that I can tell you now probably because of Scribe and how great an experience it was for me, I am crazily thinking about writing a second book… that is, if I can give a testament to Scribe, there’s no way, if ...
John Schachnovsky
John Schachnovsky
Former FBI Legal Attaché
★★★★★
It has really been a pleasure to work with you. The process is smooth, and the result is outstanding. I’ll definitely recommend you to anyone who seeks to publish a book. Hope our path come across again in the future.
Yuzheng Sun
Yuzheng Sun
Staff Data Scientist, Statsig
★★★★★
It was a pleasure working with you on this book project! I've gotten everything I wanted out of this endeavor! Definitely ranks as a success in my book.
Sam Goodner
Sam Goodner
Serial Entrepreneur, Founder of Catapult Systems
★★★★★
I don’t have enough good words to say about my ghostwriter Mikey. She held my hand through the entire process. She’s an angel.
Pavel Ythjall
Pavel Ythjall
Fitness Photographer & Entrepreneur
★★★★★
I expected the actual writing and publishing process to be really hard, but honestly, it was much easier than I thought it would be. They gave me hands-on guidance every step of the way, and I just followed the process.
Iona Holloway
Iona Holloway
Author & Women's Empowerment Coach
★★★★★
The incredible praise we received from our industry colleagues for The Invisible Threat validates the effort and dedication we poured into the book. We're excited to continue sharing our message with a broader audience w...
Matthew Eby, Joanne Eby
Matthew Eby, Joanne Eby
Co-Founders, Nth Degree Financial Solutions
★★★★★
Writing that book and working with [Scribe] is one of the best decisions I have ever made. There have been doors opened and connections formed I would have never had imagined.
Linden Loren
Linden Loren
Co-Founder, Camo & Wind
★★★★★
Jeebus, this is amazing. Thank you. Seriously, I keep reading this and it so aptly captures the spirit of what I'm trying to do and how to do it. It makes perfect sense to me. Not confusing at all. We are going to rock t...
Josh Dix
Josh Dix
Author
★★★★★
I wanted to let all of you know that I leveraged my book into getting a job that I absolutely love. I remember reading the Scribe article about ways to get a great return on your book outside of just sales, but I never i...
Candler Cook
Candler Cook
UGA Football Walk-On, Finance Professional
★★★★★
As a Scribe Alumni, I'm extremely grateful to read your post. It seems things are heading in the right direction. The world is a better place with Scribe Media in it. I'm glad you're back home.
Stuart Waldner
Stuart Waldner
Plant-Based Wellness Advocate
★★★★★
I am nothing but impressed!
Dave Lamont
Dave Lamont
CEO, Renfrew Business Group
★★★★★
Scribe is the best. You all helped me take an idea and make it into a book that I hope helps people. Hopefully, we can write more books together.
Pablo Munoz
Pablo Munoz
Managing Director, Muñoz & Company
★★★★★
It has been fantastic and a wonderful journey. I have have a busy and engaged speaker agent who has already booked me seven keynotes - all five figure fees plus expenses. And we are just getting started. So we are right ...
Ben Woodward
Ben Woodward
Former Global President, Multinational Corp
★★★★★
I appreciate all your hard work and owe much of my success to you and Scribe! Thanks so much!
Douglas Stone
Douglas Stone
Wealth Advisor, SeaCrest Wealth Management
★★★★★
We couldn't have reached this milestone without the support of Scribe - especially Mark. He has been fantastic to work with. A truly skilled professional.
Matthew Eby
Matthew Eby
Co-Founder, Nth Degree Financial Solutions

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