Six ideas you could make this week
- 1Bonus Chapter or Deleted SceneExcerpt
- 2Reading Group GuideDiscussion guide
- 3Companion WorkbookWorkbook
- 4A Short Story in the Same WorldStory
- 5Character or Setting GuideShort guide
- 6Book Club KitBundle
A sample outline
Companion Workbook
- 1How to use this with the book
- 2Chapter prompts
- 3Exercises
- 4Your plan
- 5What to read next
How to choose
Readers want more of what they liked. Fiction freebies should feel like part of the story; non-fiction freebies should help apply the book.
Whichever idea you pick, keep it to one problem, make it short enough to finish in one sitting, and end with a clear next step toward your paid offer. See also how long a lead magnet should be and what an opt-in page needs.
Common follow-up questions
Fiction or non-fiction freebies differ?
Yes: story extras for fiction, tools for non-fiction.
Where do authors put freebies?
In the back of the book, website and author pages.
How long should a lead magnet for authors be?
Short enough to use in one sitting: a one-page checklist or worksheet, or a short guide of roughly 5–15 pages.
Updated 2026-11-15. General information; not legal, medical or financial advice.