Flipbook Chapter Excerpt

Outskirts Press’s Flipbook First Chapter Excerpt delivers the power of “try it before you buy it” marketing to self-publishing authors allowing them to hook potential readers with a taste of what is to come.

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Give readers a taste of your book wherever you market it.

Turn your first chapter into an interactive Flipbook preview readers can browse online. Unlike a retailer-specific preview, your Flipbook can be shared across your own website, social media, email, publicity outreach, and other marketing channels.

First Chapter

Preview your writing

Interactive Format

Flip through pages

Share Anywhere

Link or embed

Mobile Friendly

Desktop & mobile

Marketing Tool

Spark reader interest

Use your Flipbook anywhere readers, reviewers, media contacts, booksellers, or event organizers may want to sample your writing before taking the next step.

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INTERACTIVE BOOK PREVIEW

Turn Your First Chapter into a Shareable Book Preview

Give prospective readers an opportunity to experience your writing before they buy. Your Flipbook First Chapter Excerpt turns the opening chapter of your book into an interactive online preview you can share throughout your marketing.

Try it yourself: flip through this example to see how readers can preview a book online.

LET READERS SAMPLE YOUR WRITING

Turn Curiosity into Interest

A strong opening chapter can be one of your best marketing tools. Your Flipbook gives prospective readers a convenient way to sample your book and decide whether they want to keep reading.

Preview Your Book

Let readers experience your first chapter before buying.

Interactive Reading

Page-turning presentation creates an engaging preview.

Easy to View

Readers can view your preview on desktop or mobile.

Easy to Share

Use a direct link or embed the preview on your website.

YOUR PREVIEW. YOUR MARKETING.

Take Your Book Preview Beyond Retailer Sites

Amazon's Read Sample feature gives shoppers a convenient way to preview a book while they're on Amazon. Your Flipbook First Chapter Excerpt extends that same basic “try before you buy” idea to the places you market your book.

Because your Flipbook isn't tied to a single retailer, you can share it directly with readers and industry contacts wherever your book promotion takes you.

ONE PREVIEW. MANY POSSIBILITIES.

Share Your First Chapter Wherever You Promote Your Book

You'll receive a shareable link and embeddable code, giving you flexibility to put your book preview in front of readers across your own marketing channels and outreach.

Author Website & Blog

Email & Newsletters

Social Media

Press & Media Outreach

Bookstores & Book Clubs

Reviewers & Influencers

Put Your Writing in Front of the People Who Matter

Your Flipbook isn't limited to prospective buyers. It can also give people who may help promote, review, recommend, or feature your book a convenient way to sample your work.

Encourage Sales

Let prospective buyers sample your writing before purchasing.

Support Publicity

Give media contacts a quick way to experience your book.

Reach Reviewers

Include your preview when introducing your book to reviewers.

Promote Events

Share a sample before appearances, readings, or other events.

SIMPLE TO USE

One Flipbook. Ready to Share.

We Create Your First-Chapter Flipbook

Your book's first chapter is prepared as an interactive digital preview with a page-turning presentation.

You Receive Sharing Options

Use the provided link to share your Flipbook directly, or use the embed code to add it to a website or blog.

Share It Throughout Your Marketing

Put your preview to work wherever prospective readers and promotional contacts discover your book.

CHOOSE YOUR READING EXPERIENCE

Flipbook Chapter Excerpt or Sample Chapter PDF?

Flipbook Chapter Excerpt

Choose the Flipbook when you want an interactive, page-turning reading experience that readers can view online, share by link, or experience directly on your website.

Sample Chapter PDF

Want a portable, downloadable version instead? The Sample Chapter PDF gives you a professional excerpt you can distribute directly through email, your website, press materials, outreach, social media, and other marketing channels.

Explore the Sample Chapter PDF

Not sure which format fits your marketing plans? Compare both Sample Chapter options .

Let Your First Chapter Help Sell Your Book

Click Add to Cart to turn your first chapter into an interactive Flipbook you can share throughout your book marketing.

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