Company History

1993--Scribe begins as Center for Computer Analysis of Texts, Text Distributors. From our inception, we developed publications in electronic format. We developed accurate OCR and data conversion processes. Our first publications were distributed on disk and CD-ROM format.

1995--Scribe began to convert publications from word processors and desktop publishing systems for Web and CD-ROM delivery. We began to experiment with the underlying coding and scripting to facilitate conversions.

1996--Scribe began to publish books, magazines, and journals on the Web. We combined our knowledge of technology and publications to develop on-line subscriptions, e-commerce, and databases.

1997--Scribe began offering typesetting services. In order to remain competitive and facilitate electronic publications, Scribe used structured templated methodology in our work.

1998--Scribe first publicly touted our multipurpose philosophy. Our philosophy has remained the same: publish in a consistent and efficient manner to as many versions, or distribution channels, as you can.

1999--Scribe developed the Scribe Publishing System (now called the Well-Formed Document Workflow) to enable publications to move easily from copyediting to typesetting. This process helped Scribe produce publications for print and electronic delivery.

2000--At Brooke's College (Oxford), Scribe offered the concept of the well-formed document as an intuitive, easy-to-implement alternative to confusing angle bracket delineated coding.

2000--Scribe began to offer copyediting and proofreading services. With the addition of staff members, and our training methodology, that offering has expanded into a full range of editorial and publications development activities.

2004--In a failed attempt to partner with an Indian vendor, Scribe developed the ability to export our workflow, training, and process management capabilities.

2006--Scribe successfully opened our Florida office. This success allowed Scribe to cut costs, and therefore compete economically with offshore vendors. Scribe now competes on the unparalleled quality of our work.

2007--E-books began to show profitability. Publishers realized the need to engage in multipurpose publishing, and began to reject a one-off approach. Scribe's workflow, philosophy, and cost savings began to get attention.

2009--Thomas Nelson's DigiReady initiative was based on Scribe's Well-Formed Document Workflow.

2010--The popularity of the Kindle and release of the iPad are making publishers realize the need for a well-formed document. Demand for Scribe's services and workflow continues to increase.

Scribe has been, and continues to be, very active in researching and proper implementation of new technology. Our goal is to assist you with your current needs, and enable you to publish efficiently well into the future.