Launch Your Book with Stories from Every Reader
Create a living showcase of your author journey — reader reviews, behind-the-scenes moments, and fan messages all in one beautiful story
Create Your StoryYour Book Launch Deserves More Than Just Social Posts
Picture this: Your book launches and instead of scattered reviews across platforms, you have one stunning digital showcase. Readers share their favorite quotes, post photos of themselves with your book, record voice messages about how your story touched them, and early reviewers leave detailed thoughts. Meanwhile, you're sharing behind-the-scenes writing moments, your inspiration journey, and personal notes to readers. It becomes a living, breathing celebration of your literary work — not just another marketing page, but a real community around your book.
Everything You Need to Build Your Book Community
Simple Invite Links
Share one link with readers, reviewers, and fans. No accounts needed — they click and contribute instantly.
WhatsApp Contributions
Readers can text their reviews and thoughts directly via WhatsApp. Perfect for book clubs and casual readers.
Rich Media Reviews
Collect text reviews, photos with your book, video testimonials, voice messages, and even favorite quote GIFs.
Reader Prompts
200+ guided prompts help readers share meaningful feedback: 'A scene that stayed with me', 'How this book changed my perspective'.
Launch Day Reveal
Hide all contributions until your official launch. Set a countdown timer and reveal everything with confetti at your book party.
Author Control
Set rules for what readers can share, require moderation, limit to verified reviewers, or keep it open to all fans.
Readers Can Contribute via WhatsApp Too
Perfect for book clubs, family members who read your book, or anyone who prefers texting over websites
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Hey! 👋 Someone special is collecting messages for a story. Want to add yours? Just type it here!
10:30This is such a lovely idea! Here's my message — I hope it makes them smile 😊❤️
10:31Your message has been added! 🎉 Want to add a photo or voice note too?
10:31📷 Yes! Let me send a photo
10:32special-moment.jpg
Photo added! The story now has 12 messages ❤️
10:32From Draft to Celebration
See how easy it is to create a stunning book showcase that brings your readers together
Choose Book Story Template
Select your book launch theme and upload your cover, author photo, and book details.
Configure Launch Settings
Set your book launch date, enable reader reviews, and customize behind-the-scenes content sections.
Invite Your Reading Community
Share with beta readers, book clubs, literary friends, and family who supported your writing journey.
Collect Reader Contributions
Contributors share honest reviews, favorite quotes, reading photos, and messages of support for your debut.
Launch Day Celebration
Unveil your complete book story on launch day — watch all the love and reviews appear with digital confetti!
Choose Book Story Template
Select your book launch theme and upload your cover, author photo, and book details.
Configure Launch Settings
Set your book launch date, enable reader reviews, and customize behind-the-scenes content sections.
Invite Your Reading Community
Share with beta readers, book clubs, literary friends, and family who supported your writing journey.
Collect Reader Contributions
Contributors share honest reviews, favorite quotes, reading photos, and messages of support for your debut.
Launch Day Celebration
Unveil your complete book story on launch day — watch all the love and reviews appear with digital confetti!
Your Book Story Comes to Life
A beautiful, permanent showcase of your book launch — reader reviews, author insights, and community love all in one place
A Story for You ✨
28 messages from friends & family
Sarah
Friend · 2 days agoYou mean the world to me. Here's to many more memories together! ❤️
Tom
Family · 1 week agoAn audio hug for your day.
Lisa
Friend · 1 week agoOur favorite snapshots together. Every frame feels like a time capsule!
Alex
Colleague · 3 days agoThis is you every birthday morning 😂🎂
Happy Dance GIF
Mia
Friend · 5 days agoThis song is literally you. Happy birthday legend! 🎵
Happy - Pharrell Williams
Because I'm happy, clap along...
Built for Authors Who Want Real Connection
200+
Reader prompts to inspire meaningful reviews
6
Content types: text, photos, videos, voice, GIFs, music
30 sec
For readers to add their review — no login needed
Perfect for Every Stage of Your Author Journey
- Pre-launch buzz building with early reader feedback and anticipation
- Launch day celebrations with live reader reactions and reviews
- Book tour documentation with photos and messages from each stop
- Reading group discussions with favorite quotes and scene reactions
- Anniversary celebrations of your book's impact over time
- Author milestone moments like award nominations or bestseller lists
Why Authors Choose Ownstory Over Social Media
Your book deserves a permanent home for reader love, not scattered posts that disappear in feeds
Private & Permanent
This isn't social media. No public feeds, no algorithms, no strangers. Your story stays private — only people you invite can see it. And it lasts forever, not just 24 hours.
Not like Instagram stories that vanish, or Facebook posts anyone can see.
Group Gift Built In
Pool money from the group, and let the birthday person pick the gift card they actually want. No more guessing, no more duplicate gifts. Delivered straight to their mobile wallet.
$5, $10, $50 — every bit counts
Amazon, Uber Eats, Apple, Spotify & more
Apple Wallet or Google Wallet — tap to use
Messages + gift card together in one beautiful story. No separate apps needed.
“I launched my debut novel with Ownstory and collected 73 reader messages, photos, and video reviews. When I revealed them all at my launch party, there wasn't a dry eye in the room. It's like having a digital scrapbook of everyone who believed in my book.”
Attach Your Book Story to a QR Code
Print your QR code and attach it to physical items — readers can scan to instantly access your complete book story and author journey.
Your custom QR code
Scan to open the story — works on any phone
Book Cover
Place the QR code on your book's back cover or inside flap so readers can scan to explore your author story and behind-the-scenes content.
Bookmarks
Add QR codes to custom bookmarks that reveal your writing journey, inspiration, and reader reviews when scanned.
Launch Event Tags
Attach QR codes to name tags or table tents at your book launch so attendees can instantly access your author story and book synopsis.
Signed Copy Stickers
Include QR stickers with signed copies that lead readers to exclusive behind-the-scenes content and your personal writing journey.
Reading Group Flyers
Print QR codes on book club handouts so members can scan to view reader reviews and discussion-worthy insights about your book.
Customise your QR code — choose colours, add your logo, and download in print-ready formats. Attach it to anything and turn a physical gift into a digital experience.
Author Questions Answered
Ready to Launch Your Book Story?
Create a beautiful showcase for your book that brings readers and author together in one magical place