The publisher executives switch to
when Scribe Media's price
doesn't make sense.
Columbia Publication delivers the same professional editorial standard, the same global distribution, and the same 100% rights retention as Scribe Media. The difference is the price. Scribe charges from $29,000. Columbia Publication starts from $4,999.
What you get with Columbia Publication vs Scribe Media
Both services offer professional book publishing for executives and professionals. The editorial standard and distribution reach are comparable. The difference is $24,000.
| What you need | Scribe Media | Columbia Publication |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | $29,000 | $4,999 |
| Rights retained | 100% | 100% |
| Royalties to author | 100% | 100% |
| Dedicated specialist | Yes | Yes |
| Editorial and editing | Yes | Yes |
| Cover design | Yes | Yes, unlimited revisions |
| Amazon and global distribution | Yes | Yes, 40+ platforms |
| Turnaround time | 9–12 months | 4–8 weeks |
| Stage 6 Pipeline Bridge | No | Yes (Authority package) |
| Free consultation | Yes | Yes |
Scribe Media pricing based on publicly reported ranges. Columbia Publication pricing confirmed during free consultation.
The complete professional publishing package
Editorial and Editing
Line editing and copyediting by a specialist matched to your genre and professional audience.
Cover Design
Competition-grade cover. Unlimited revisions until every element meets your approval.
Interior Formatting
Print-ready and eBook formatting to Amazon KDP and IngramSpark specifications.
Global Distribution
Amazon, Barnes and Noble, Kobo, Apple Books, IngramSpark and 40+ platforms in 42+ countries.
Launch Strategy
Amazon Author Central, 90-day launch sequence, and Book-to-Pipeline Bridge for Authority package.
Dedicated Specialist
One named contact assigned to your book from consultation to launch. No departments, no handoffs.
“The team handled everything step by step and kept me in the loop the entire time. I never felt lost or overwhelmed. They took care of the complicated parts and made it simple for me to just focus on my book.”
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