Telling Stories Through Flipbooks: a guide on how to create an eBook with Paperturn
In today's digital age, ebooks have become increasingly popular, providing a convenient and accessible way for readers to consume content and a paperless option for authors to continue publishing their material. However, the traditional ebook format can sometimes lack the interactive and engaging experience that physical books offer. That's where flipbooks come in.
In this article, we will guide you through the process of transforming your eBook into an interactive flipbook with Paperturn, allowing you to captivate your readers with a combination of stunning visuals, engaging animations and a user-friendly interface.
Flipbooks in different digital formats
What are the benefits of eBooks?
The rise of eBooks has undoubtedly revolutionised the way people read and access literature. The benefits are numerous and significant:
Have a library wherever you go
eBooks provide readers with a portable library, allowing them to carry an entire collection of books in a single device. This convenience is particularly valuable for people who are constantly on the move. In addition, eBooks are typically more affordable than physical books.
Environmental Friendliness
Planet Earth with characters around it
Another major benefit of eBooks is their environmental friendliness. By opting for digital publications, readers and writers are helping to conserve forests and resources, and reducing the carbon footprint associated with traditional printing processes. Going paperless in the publishing industry is a significant improvement for our environment, as printing and writing paper accounts for 26% of the world's total paper consumption, resulting in a considerable carbon footprint.
At Paperturn, we have published a Whitepaper with detailed information on Environmental Sustainability, which you can view below:
You can always personalise it
In addition, eBooks offer a range of customisation options that physical books simply cannot provide. With the ability to adjust font sizes, change backgrounds, highlight text and bookmark pages, readers can tailor their reading experience to their preferences. This level of personalisation increases engagement and makes the reading process more enjoyable. However, while there are undeniable benefits to eBooks, there are certain issues that come with the digital format. Missing out on the tactile experience of turning pages and interacting with a book is perhaps the most notable. We will now show you how you can use Paperturn’s flipbook software to transform your ebooks into an interactive experience.
Turn your eBooks into interactive flipbooks
Turning your eBook into an interactive flipbook adds a new dimension to the reading experience. With Paperturn you can turn your static eBook into a dynamic and engaging flipbook that will captivate your readers. You must have your eBook in PDF format so that it can be converted into a flipbook when you access Paperturn. You can create your eBook in Canva, InDesign or any other software you are familiar with.
Your eBooks may have different audiences and you can be sure that Paperturn can help you create an interactive and engaging experience with your readers, no matter who they are! We've included some of our customers' eBooks to show you how features can be implemented in different styles, and we hope this will give you some inspiration too. Let's have a look!
Creating an engaging reading experience for young readers
Starting with the little ones, this is an amazing example of a flipbook for children. As well as the stunning illustrations, the author has made full use of our sound effect feature to further engage young readers, bringing the characters to life by showing not only their appearance and the corresponding letter in the alphabet but also the sound of the animal.
Enhance the reading experience with video
One of the great features of interactive flipbooks is the ability to incorporate video into the reading experience. This example shows an eBook that includes not only recipes and instructions but also instructional videos to guide readers through the cooking process. By watching the videos, readers can see the techniques in action and easily follow along. This type of interactive element not only enhances the reading experience but also provides a valuable learning opportunity for readers who prefer visual demonstrations. Whether it's a cooking tutorial, workout routine or how-to guide, incorporating video into flipbooks can greatly enhance the overall experience and make learning more accessible.
Design remarkable pages
In addition to adding interactive elements, turning your eBook into a flipbook allows you to create stunning pages that grab the reader's attention. This example shows an eBook with beautifully designed pages that incorporate captivating imagery and typography.
The use of interesting images and creative layout techniques makes it visually stimulating and memorable, allowing you to create a unique and immersive reading experience that is not possible with a traditional eBook format or PDF.
The following flipbook is also a great example of how different page layouts can enhance the reading experience. By adding images to the flipbook, a comic book-style layout has been created that will grab the reader's attention.
Implementing iFrames in eBooks
In addition to videos and remarkable pages, another way to enhance the reading experience in flipbooks is to implement iFrames widgets - interactive elements that can be added to pages to allow readers to engage with the content more dynamically. In this eBook, you have Google Maps as an iFrame showing the location of the author's business, and you can interact with it without having to leave the flipbook and open a new tab on your screen. Whether it's a quiz, a puzzle or a map, widgets can enhance the overall reading experience and keep readers entertained and engaged.
Conclusion
With the ability to provide visual demonstrations, create visually stimulating pages and incorporate interactive elements, flipbooks offer a unique and engaging way to consume and learn information. No matter the type of eBook you want to create or your target audience, you will have features available to tailor the reading experience and add a lot of value to your product. So consider exploring the possibilities of creating flipbooks with Paperturn and how they can enhance your reading experience.
