Scribora Publishing
Publishing books others ignore.
Traditional publishing for books that reflect inner experience.
First-time authors welcome!
Traditional Publishing
Under Traditional Publishing, we guide each author through a traditional publishing process with no upfront fees. If we believe in the work and can champion it, we are honored to consider it. We are looking for manuscripts we feel come from a place of inner truth.
What we publish
We focus on lived‑experience books—memoir, autobiography, personal journeys, family legacy books, devotional writing, poetry, spirituality, essays, and reflections on life, meaning, and faith. Our work centers on human voices and personal truth.
Traditional Publishing
In Traditional Publishing, we focus on authors with a message or story that will resonate deeply with readers. This is not hybrid publishing.
We charge no upfront fees.
We earn our revenue through royalties which we split 50/50.
If your book is accepted, we provide consulting, professional editing, proofreading, a handcrafted cover, and design appropriate for a boutique press.
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Publishing questions
What kind of books do you publish?
Though we will consider many manuscripts, we focus on lived‑experience books—memoir, autobiography, personal journeys, family legacy books, devotional writing, poetry, spirituality, essays, and reflections on life, meaning, and faith.
We normally do not publish fiction, how‑to manuals, children’s books, health and wellness, educational, science, history, academic, true crime or reference books. These are not our lane.
Real life is our lane—and real life can be edgy. We don't censor authors. We are not the word police. But we do not publish sexually explicit scenes or graphic violence. Like every traditional publisher, we select books in line with our core values.
How do you choose?
We select manuscripts based on voice, clarity, and fit with our mission. We look for lived‑experience writing, thoughtful nonfiction, and work that carries emotional or spiritual depth. Authentic voice matters to us more than "slick writing skills." Because we are a small press, we choose projects we can champion—books that align with our core values and serve readers well.
Do you consider sales potential when selecting books?
Yes. We take on manuscripts we believe have the potential to reach well beyond the author’s immediate circle. We choose projects we can champion with confidence—books we believe can speak to a wider audience.
Do I need a completed manuscript?
We accept both completed manuscripts and strong partial manuscripts, depending on the project. For memoir, poetry, and lived‑experience writing, a full draft is ideal. For nonfiction rooted in reflection or spiritual insight, a well‑developed proposal may be enough for us to evaluate fit.
Are there any fees?
No. Authors do not pay for editing, design, production or publication. Traditional publishers do not charge anything upfront. If we select your manuscript, we invest in your book.
What about royalties?
We offer a 50/50 royalty split.
Contracts are for one year, renewable annually, with a 30‑day out clause. Our goal is to create fair, transparent agreements that honor both the author’s voice and the publisher’s investment.
How do I submit my manuscript?
If you have a manuscript, please submit it to:
Do you publish only on Amazon?
We begin every book on Amazon, which handles printing, shipping, and global availability with the least friction for both authors and readers. Amazon sells over half of all the books sold in the U.S. each year. For better or worse, it's America's bookstore. If a book gains meaningful traction and we believe wider distribution would serve it well, we may also publish it through other distributors for expanded reach. This decision is made case‑by‑case, based on real reader demand.
Will you promote my book?
We provide light, relationship‑driven marketing appropriate for a boutique press. This includes catalog placement, Amazon optimization, launch support, and sharing your book within our relational networks. We do not offer large‑scale advertising campaigns, but we do champion the books we publish. This includes an announcement of your book on Facebook with a small paid advertisement. If we see traction in early sales, we may also do some additional targeted advertising.
What will you do for me if you accept my book?
We provide professional light editing, which includes clarity, flow, and readability guidance. We also provide proofreading, and design appropriate for a boutique traditional press. We handle grammar, clarity, consistency, and light smoothing. We do not provide "line-editing," which is deep sentence‑level refinement. Finally, we design a clean, effective cover that we believe will help your book reach readers.
We then publish your book on Amazon in paperback, hardcover, and Kindle editions. We set prices that we believe will help your book sell and earn royalties. We provide the ISBN numbers for all formats; we do not use Amazon’s free ISBNs.