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From Scribd Store to Hardcover Publishing Deal
September 4, 2009

For most authors, it takes years to publish a book; for bestselling author Kemble Scott, it took six
weeks.
In May, Scott made history by becoming the first author to publish a novel through the Scribd Store, a
decision that attracted widespread media coverage, reviewer acclaim, and a significant Scribd
readership. In June, publisher Yanina Gotsulsky downloaded the entire novel from Scribd, read it, and
decided she wanted to publish it. By mid-July, Scott had a contract with Numina Press and the book
was on its way to a first printing.
In an industry where most books move from contract to hardback over the course of 1-2 years, "The
Sower" once again made history by jumping from the Scribd Store to bookshelves in mere weeks.
This publishing speed is particularly fitting if you consider why Scott decided to publish on Scribd in
the first place. In addition to the generous 80/20 revenue split, Scribd's real-time revision feature
allowed Scott to keep his book current by updating topical references like swine flu and Susan Boyle
with the click of a mouse.
"The Sower" hardcover edition is in stores now, and Scott is embarking on a mini-book tour to share
his story. If you can't make it to Scott's Bay Area readings, you can still interact with the author
through his new Scribd publishing profile.
Whether you buy the $2 Scribd eBook or hardcover version, be sure not to miss the book bestselling
author David Henry Sterry described as "The Da Vinci Code as seen through the twisted eyes of John
Waters and transcribed by the Marquis de Sade."