Publisher comparison
Scribe Media
vs Greenleaf Book Group
A factual side-by-side. No winner is declared from headline percentages alone.
Publishing model
Scribe MediaPublishing service / assisted self-publishing Source: Scribe Publishing
Greenleaf Book GroupHybrid publisher Source: Publishing FAQ
Upfront cost
Scribe MediaCustom pricing — request a current quote Source: Scribe Publishing
Greenleaf Book GroupCustom quote after acceptance Source: Publishing FAQ
Royalty structure
Scribe MediaCompany says authors keep all royalties Source: Scribe Publishing
Greenleaf Book GroupHigher royalties; 100% of direct-sales revenue stated Source: Publishing FAQ
Royalty basis
Scribe MediaCould not verify full deductions on the current service page
Greenleaf Book GroupDirect-sales revenue for the stated 100%; retail-channel rate and deductions not publicly disclosed Source: Publishing FAQ
Rights
Scribe MediaAuthor keeps 100% intellectual property rights Source: Scribe Publishing
Greenleaf Book GroupAuthor retains complete ownership of intellectual property Source: Publishing FAQ
Distribution
Scribe MediaGlobal distribution included in Scribe Publishing Source: Scribe Publishing
Greenleaf Book GroupMaster distribution to major retailers, wholesalers, libraries, specialty and international channels Source: Publishing FAQ
Sales representation
Scribe MediaService-led distribution; not presented as a traditional publisher sales force Source: Scribe Publishing
Greenleaf Book GroupYes — Greenleaf describes itself as a master distributor Source: Publishing FAQ
Editing
Scribe MediaEditorial evaluation, copyediting and proofreading; deeper editing optional Source: Scribe Publishing
Greenleaf Book GroupEditorial development available; custom scope Source: Publishing FAQ
Marketing
Scribe MediaLaunch campaign, social assets, email templates and media outreach; confirm scope Source: Scribe Publishing
Greenleaf Book GroupBook marketing and brand development; scope set in a custom proposal Source: Publishing FAQ
Selection
Scribe MediaService qualification rather than hybrid manuscript acquisition Source: Scribe Publishing
Greenleaf Book GroupYes — books are reviewed before a custom plan is created Source: Publishing FAQ
Pricing transparency
Scribe MediaCustom / could not verify
Greenleaf Book GroupCustom / could not verify
Contract transparency
Scribe MediaCould not verify a public standard contract
Greenleaf Book GroupCould not verify a public standard contract
Last verified
Scribe Media2026-09-07
Greenleaf Book Group2026-09-07
Which deserves a closer look?
Scribe Media: Executives and experts who want a premium managed publishing service and value time over budget. Review the evidence.
Greenleaf Book Group: Authors prioritizing rights ownership and established retail distribution infrastructure. Review the evidence.
These are fit considerations based on the reported service model, not a universal winner.
PublisherCheck noteThe better fit depends on the actual contract, your sales strategy and what you need the publisher to do. Before choosing, model the likely dollars per copy — not just the royalty percentage.
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