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First Chapter Plus Listing (library exposure)

Self-publishing authors can introduce their book to libraries, bookstores, the media, reviewers, bloggers & readers by placing a quarter page, full-color ad (and first chapter preview) in First Chapter Plus for 3 months.

$299

Quantity: 1

Give recipients more than a book description. Give them a chapter to explore.

First Chapter Preview Library Distribution features your book in a full-color quarter-page ad in First Chapter Plus for three consecutive months, complete with essential book information and access to a preview of your first chapter.

3 Months
Consecutive catalog placement
Full Color
Quarter-page book ad
First Chapter
Secure PDF preview
Done for You
We handle the submission

Your listing includes your cover, book information, synopsis, pricing and ordering details, plus a link to your first-chapter preview.

THREE MONTHS OF BOOK & CHAPTER EXPOSURE

Put Your Book and First Chapter in Front of Book Industry Contacts

Feature your book in First Chapter Plus for three consecutive months with a full-color quarter-page ad, important book and ordering information, and access to a preview of your first chapter.

MORE THAN A CATALOG LISTING

Let Them See the Book. Then Let Them Start Reading.

Your First Chapter Plus placement combines the information someone needs to learn about your book with an opportunity to experience part of the book itself.

Book Cover
A full-color image introduces your book visually.
Book Synopsis
Give recipients a concise introduction to your book.
Ordering Details
Pricing and ordering information is included with the listing.
Chapter Preview
A link gives interested recipients access to your first chapter.
SEE THE PLACEMENT

Your Book in First Chapter Plus

Your quarter-page placement brings together your cover, synopsis, book information, ordering details, and a link to your first-chapter preview.

Examples shown illustrate the catalog placement and information included.

GIVE THEM MORE TO CONSIDER

A Preview Goes Beyond the Synopsis

A synopsis can explain what your book is about. Your first chapter gives interested recipients an opportunity to experience your writing, subject matter, characters, story, or approach for themselves.

The chapter preview gives them additional information they can use when deciding whether they want to learn more about your book.

THREE CONSECUTIVE MONTHS

Your Placement Doesn't Stop After One Issue

Your book appears in First Chapter Plus for three consecutive months, giving your listing and chapter preview continued presence across three monthly issues.

WE HANDLE THE SUBMISSION

Your First-Chapter Preview Is Prepared for You

Outskirts Press handles the submission details, including preparing a secure PDF of your first chapter for the preview.

Secure Chapter PDF
We prepare the first-chapter file used with your listing.
Submission Handled
Outskirts Press handles the catalog submission details.
Catalog Notification
You'll receive the catalog by email when your placement first appears.
SETTING EXPECTATIONS

Exposure and Access, Not Guaranteed Placement or Sales

First Chapter Preview Library Distribution provides catalog placement and access to your first-chapter preview for three consecutive months. Interest, inquiries, reviews, bookstore or library orders, additional exposure, and book sales depend on the response to your individual book and cannot be guaranteed.

Give Them a Look Inside Your Book

Combine a full-color book listing with access to your first chapter in First Chapter Plus for three consecutive months. Click Add to Cart to order First Chapter Preview Library Distribution.

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