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The Scribe Method: The Best Way to Write and Publish Your Non-Fiction Book
Ready to write your book? So why haven’t you done it yet? If you’re like most nonfiction authors, fears are holding you back. Sound familiar? Is my idea good enough? How do I structure a book? What exactly are the steps to write it? How do I stay motivated? What if I actually finish it, and it’s bad? Worst of what if I publish it, and no one cares? How do I know if I’m even doing the right things? The truth is, writing a book can be scary and overwhelming—but it doesn’t have to be. There’s a way to know you’re on the right path and taking the right steps. How? By using a method that’s been validated with thousands of other Authors just like you. In fact, it’s the same exact process used to produce dozens of big bestsellers–including David Goggins’s Can’t Hurt Me, Tiffany Haddish’s The Last Black Unicorn, and Joey Coleman’s Never Lose a Customer Again. The Scribe Method is the tested and proven process that will help you navigate the entire book-writing process from start to finish–the right way. Written by 4x New York Times Bestselling Author Tucker Max and publishing expert Zach Obront, you’ll learn the step-by-step method that has helped over 1,500 authors write and publish their books. Now a Wall Street Journal Bestseller itself, The Scribe Method is specifically designed for business leaders, personal development gurus, entrepreneurs, and any expert in their field who has accumulated years of hard-won knowledge and wants to put it out into the world. Forget the rest of the books written by pretenders. This is the ultimate resource for anyone who wants to professionally write a great nonfiction book.
480 pages, Kindle Edition
Published May 7, 2019
About the author
Tucker Max
11 books900 followersTucker Max's first book I Hope They Serve Beer In Hell, is a #1 New York Times Best Seller, spent five years on the list, and has over 2 million copies in print. His second book, Assholes Finish First, and his third book, Hilarity Ensues, are also NY Times Best Sellers. He co-wrote and produced the movie based on his life/book, also titled “I Hope They Serve Beer In Hell.” He has also been credited with being the originator and leader of a new literary genre, “fratire,” is only the third writer (after Malcolm Gladwell and Michael Lewis) to ever have three books on the NY Times Nonfiction Best Seller List at one time, and was nominated to the Time Magazine 100 Most Influential List in 2009.
Tucker Max received his BA from the University of Chicago in 1998, and his JD from Duke Law School in 2001. He even attended Duke Law School on an academic scholarship, where he neglected to buy any of his textbooks for his final two years and spent part of one semester–while still enrolled in classes–living in Cancun. He currently lives in Austin, Texas.
Tucker Max received his BA from the University of Chicago in 1998, and his JD from Duke Law School in 2001. He even attended Duke Law School on an academic scholarship, where he neglected to buy any of his textbooks for his final two years and spent part of one semester–while still enrolled in classes–living in Cancun. He currently lives in Austin, Texas.
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July 17, 2019
Focused tips on writing —absolutely no fluff
I write and often help others with their writing. I have found a new guide with this book. The Scribe Method is one of the best practical guides to writing that I have ever engaged.
I write and often help others with their writing. I have found a new guide with this book. The Scribe Method is one of the best practical guides to writing that I have ever engaged.
May 17, 2020
Ufff... well. It’s clear that I ended up with a book missing the mark entirely in terms of what I was looking for. I do want to write a book. In fact, I have started and I was looking for a little input along the way. The chapter on how to publish a book was helpful. HOWEVER the target audience here is very specific: People who aim to write a book primarily to monteize their knowledge or idea, this is your book. For the purposes of writing a heartfelt something something, not so much.
I would hate to rate low just because I ended up expecting something else. BUT the extremely cocky tone of the book, which I’m sure many perceive positively as no nonsense say-it-as-it-is tone, deserves the massive knock in rating. It’s the voice of a deep believer in the capitalistic way of life in a world that is so clearly in the stages of late capitalism. Makes this book a mixture of silly and sad.
I would hate to rate low just because I ended up expecting something else. BUT the extremely cocky tone of the book, which I’m sure many perceive positively as no nonsense say-it-as-it-is tone, deserves the massive knock in rating. It’s the voice of a deep believer in the capitalistic way of life in a world that is so clearly in the stages of late capitalism. Makes this book a mixture of silly and sad.
August 7, 2019
I received the ebook as a gift from a friend to help motivate me to finish writing my manuscript. It was a perfect gift. Remarkably helpful tips for authors, like speaking your words and get someone else to transcribe then as your first draft. Tucker is famous for having a writing style that’s easy to read. An amazing value. I’m re-reading specific chapters now as a reference tool.
June 19, 2023
This is one of those books, which can at best be summarized in 5 pages. Unfortunately, the majority of books nowadays are like this.
May 29, 2021
A good overview, with some real gems
Presuming this isn't the first or only book you're going to read about writing your book there is a lot that will overlap or even be redundant.
But these guys know what they are talking about and have compiled some great data. The formatting is easy to read and highlight. I've saved quite a few passages!
The last quarter or so of the book was most helpful in my opinion. But, I have read a number of books of positioning and actually writing a book. So things like the bio, title, pricing, and how to get urbs was more useful. They did their share of research and had great examples and templates that I will return to.
And as a professional book cover designer I appreciate their honesty about the levels of design and how to go about working with a designer. I might make this required reading, lol. Design interior or exterior of books have a lot going on. A good designer understands psychology of buying and can be invaluable to the books success and help with advertising graphics as well.
I'd still recommend this to new nonfiction authors that are trying to build a business or brand. I would say this is probably still helpful to other types of nonfiction like memoirs but it is really geared towards building other revenue from writing a book.
Presuming this isn't the first or only book you're going to read about writing your book there is a lot that will overlap or even be redundant.
But these guys know what they are talking about and have compiled some great data. The formatting is easy to read and highlight. I've saved quite a few passages!
The last quarter or so of the book was most helpful in my opinion. But, I have read a number of books of positioning and actually writing a book. So things like the bio, title, pricing, and how to get urbs was more useful. They did their share of research and had great examples and templates that I will return to.
And as a professional book cover designer I appreciate their honesty about the levels of design and how to go about working with a designer. I might make this required reading, lol. Design interior or exterior of books have a lot going on. A good designer understands psychology of buying and can be invaluable to the books success and help with advertising graphics as well.
I'd still recommend this to new nonfiction authors that are trying to build a business or brand. I would say this is probably still helpful to other types of nonfiction like memoirs but it is really geared towards building other revenue from writing a book.
June 19, 2021
I like simple and direct method described in this book. Most helpful to define book idea and how to write for your audience. Plus the scribe method using Winston Churchill and others' methods for speaking, recording, and transcribing your writing. If wanting ways to get that book organized, written, and published...move your project forward with the ideas written here.
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July 21, 2019
Must read for any one new to writing. Lots of great information, layed out in a easy to understand format. Might just inspire me to finish writing my book. A goodreads win, thank you.
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August 9, 2020I am going to have to DNF this. I have struggled along to 60% but am having real trouble bothering to finish. [I started this in Sept 2019 - it's almost a YEAR]
And I might be more inclined to finish if Tucker Max was a less… awful person.
[This is the guy who offered 500k to planned parenthood to name an abortion clinic after him. *ugh shudders*]
Scribe is the name of his publishing press company; and it’s almost a vanity press. It starts at $10,000 to help you publish your book. But it goes UP from there and by UP I mean $16,000 for a ‘guided author’ service and up to $100,000 for a ghost writer service.
Yikes.
Did not finish at 60%
And I might be more inclined to finish if Tucker Max was a less… awful person.
[This is the guy who offered 500k to planned parenthood to name an abortion clinic after him. *ugh shudders*]
Scribe is the name of his publishing press company; and it’s almost a vanity press. It starts at $10,000 to help you publish your book. But it goes UP from there and by UP I mean $16,000 for a ‘guided author’ service and up to $100,000 for a ghost writer service.
Yikes.
Did not finish at 60%
October 8, 2020
Eh, if you’ve never read any other book on how to write a book then you’ll find some good information in here. If you’ve read any other book on the topic, you won’t get much else here. One vote for this being the right one to read though is that the author’s don’t get super sales focused for their Scribe service. It’s mentioned but they don’t beat you over the head with it like some do.
It’s middle of the road fodder for aspiring writers. Helpful, but don’t read more than one of these type of books. Instead write your own stuff.
It’s middle of the road fodder for aspiring writers. Helpful, but don’t read more than one of these type of books. Instead write your own stuff.
November 3, 2019
Read This Book Before You Write a Book
The Scribe Method lays out the steps a writer will need to take in order to publish a book. Critical to the process is “positioning” the book, knowing the audience for whom the book is intended, what benefit the book will provide to its readers, and what the author wants to see happen as a result of putting the book in the public arena. The Scribe Method invites prospective authors to take into account a series of necessary considerations if they want their book to have impact. You will want to read this book before you write your book.
The Scribe Method lays out the steps a writer will need to take in order to publish a book. Critical to the process is “positioning” the book, knowing the audience for whom the book is intended, what benefit the book will provide to its readers, and what the author wants to see happen as a result of putting the book in the public arena. The Scribe Method invites prospective authors to take into account a series of necessary considerations if they want their book to have impact. You will want to read this book before you write your book.
October 5, 2019
I found the book excellent and insightful. I think for anyone that is contemplating writing a non-fiction book that this book is like having an operating manual. It takes you through your initial concerns about writing a book, provides ideas on writing and editing your book. It then talks about sources for editors, book cover designs and page layouts.
September 14, 2019
My Number One Go-To Reference
I found The Scribe Method to be one of my most useful resources. Regardless of your experience or professional level, you will find solid guidance here.
I found The Scribe Method to be one of my most useful resources. Regardless of your experience or professional level, you will find solid guidance here.
November 1, 2019
Must read for any aspiring writer
It’s simple. This is the best book out there on this topic. What I love the most is that the authors don’t hold back, they literally share all their hacks in a very compelling way.
It’s simple. This is the best book out there on this topic. What I love the most is that the authors don’t hold back, they literally share all their hacks in a very compelling way.
April 29, 2020
The absolute best guide for anybody who wants to write a non fiction book, and even if you want to write a fiction book, this method will provide you with an easy to follow structure to have a great strategy for you to create your book.
May 2, 2020
An easy to understand guide to what goes into writing and publishing a book
I'm working on history books as a way to share my knowledge and boost my profile as an historian. This book is all about how to write a non fiction book and the tips are very helpful across some fields.
I'm working on history books as a way to share my knowledge and boost my profile as an historian. This book is all about how to write a non fiction book and the tips are very helpful across some fields.
August 14, 2020
Step by step
Nice overview on the ABCs of putting a book together to publish. It walks you through the process of building the book. Maybe too much detail bur ascribe publishes books, they didn’t,it’s a thing.
Nice overview on the ABCs of putting a book together to publish. It walks you through the process of building the book. Maybe too much detail bur ascribe publishes books, they didn’t,it’s a thing.
September 4, 2019
Pleasantly surprised. An excellent step-by-step formula for self-publishing a book.
December 16, 2019
A clear step by step guide
Just makes it clear for you to draw the path you want to follow. It is doable but needs some guidance and this book is the guide
Just makes it clear for you to draw the path you want to follow. It is doable but needs some guidance and this book is the guide
December 31, 2019
Useful Information, but Redundant
This would be a more useful book if it weren't so redundant; some sections appear to be direct cut-and-paste from other parts of the book.
This would be a more useful book if it weren't so redundant; some sections appear to be direct cut-and-paste from other parts of the book.
January 13, 2020
I can't imagine a better book about writing a book
Max and Obront have delivered a book that does what it preaches. A selfless act of professionalism. Thank you gentlemen.
Max and Obront have delivered a book that does what it preaches. A selfless act of professionalism. Thank you gentlemen.
July 21, 2020
The book does what it says by creating a clear-cut path to writing a book. It does get long-winded at points (especially when talking about things such as author photos).
September 4, 2023
This kick started my writing partner and I to get going on a book. Very practical.
September 7, 2023
A Worthy Read
I gained valuable information from this book. You've cleared up a few misconceptions I had. Thank you. All the best.
I gained valuable information from this book. You've cleared up a few misconceptions I had. Thank you. All the best.
October 3, 2020
I actually was not expecting much out of this book (biases I suppose) but I found it to be very helpful. Most can be found sifting through other sources, yet some are more unique and this is more complete than I often see, covering many aspects of publishing and addressing many questions one might ask.
For those wanting to focus on non-fiction (as is mentioned in the title) this is more apropos. For those who are applying it to fiction, there will be large sections that don't apply. Max does specifically mention the differences at times which can be helpful, yet, like many, this book is decidedly not addressing fiction except as an aside.
The key tip that is more unique to this book is the scribe part (no big surprise I suppose). I really do believe that there's a lot of merit to recording your rough first draft. The natural feel to doing this is a huge advantage. We often will get too caught up in worry about leaving something out, or not wording it well, but as the author recommends, just don't worry about the quality. This is a natural way to get large pieces out there, very quickly. It will be reviewed and many holes will be filled in. But the rapid progress offered by speaking your thoughts out loud makes perfect sense, given how our brains seem to work.
Overall, I recommend it, and the scribe part is key to my recommendation. If that concept doesn't work for you, then this may have less appeal and others may offer more. Those who can leverage the scribing part, this will be worth a fair amount just for that part.
For those wanting to focus on non-fiction (as is mentioned in the title) this is more apropos. For those who are applying it to fiction, there will be large sections that don't apply. Max does specifically mention the differences at times which can be helpful, yet, like many, this book is decidedly not addressing fiction except as an aside.
The key tip that is more unique to this book is the scribe part (no big surprise I suppose). I really do believe that there's a lot of merit to recording your rough first draft. The natural feel to doing this is a huge advantage. We often will get too caught up in worry about leaving something out, or not wording it well, but as the author recommends, just don't worry about the quality. This is a natural way to get large pieces out there, very quickly. It will be reviewed and many holes will be filled in. But the rapid progress offered by speaking your thoughts out loud makes perfect sense, given how our brains seem to work.
Overall, I recommend it, and the scribe part is key to my recommendation. If that concept doesn't work for you, then this may have less appeal and others may offer more. Those who can leverage the scribing part, this will be worth a fair amount just for that part.
February 2, 2024
For the topic of the book - this was actually pretty impressive as well as comprehensive. Easily like a workshop in a book covering everything you can imagine and beyond - when it comes to what’s required to write an impactful book and become a successful author.
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