How do I order a white paper / e-book?

Please visit our white papers and e-books page to initiate an order or learn more about this solution, including pricing.

What's a white paper / e-book?

White papers and e-books inform and educate their audience about relevant industry topics and issues, typically by advocating a viewpoint or examining trends. While blog posts skim the surface of their subject matter, white papers and e-books are more substantial documents that offer a richer, more in-depth analysis and exposition of their subject. White papers and e-books can offer solutions to problems your customers or prospects are facing — showcasing your products, services or expertise.

 

Click here to download our own e-book about this content type (“meta” — we know!).

What’s the difference between a white paper and an e-book?

Not much! Both are attractively formatted digital documents, typically published as PDFs. Both offer solid information and advice on an industry topic, ultimately making a case for why your products or solutions are the best. White papers tend to be longer (10-40 pages), providing more technical information and case studies appropriate for a B2B audience. E-books are typically shorter (6-10 pages) and may have a more visual focus designed to appeal to either a B2B or B2C audience.

How long is a white paper or e-book, and what's the turnaround time?

White papers / e-books vary in length, but are generally between 6 and 20 pages. In some cases, a white paper can be longer (30-40 pages).

 

Prose offers five main length options with corresponding delivery times:

 

  • 1,500 words (~6 pages)
    • 5 days standard; 3 days rush order

 

  • 2,500 words (~10 pages)
    • 6 days standard; 4 days rush order

 

  • 5,000 words (~20 pages)
    • 7 days standard; 5 days rush order

 

  • 7,500 words (~30 pages)
    • 8 days standard; 6 days rush order

 

  • 10,000 words (~40 pages)
    • 9 days standard; 6 days rush order

How is a white paper / e-book distributed?

In a marketing context, white papers and e-books are typically offered in PDF format as a free download on a company’s website. Most brands place this document on a dedicated landing page that permits download in exchange for basic contact information. Your website visitor has now entered your sales funnel.

Can Prose conduct outside research?

Yes. Prose recognizes that a reasonable amount of research can be an integral part of a successful white paper / e-book. In your content brief, please provide a link or attach any specific source materials you would like us to consult.
 

Important note: Should your research requirements be extensive, we may reach out to discuss an additional charge.

Does Prose write case studies?

Absolutely. Case studies are one- to three-page customer success stories (typically 400-1000 words) that help build brand recognition and trust. They introduce a problem faced by your client, explain your solution and its implementation, and conclude with positive results. Case studies that resolve widely shared issues can be highly effective marketing tools.

 

At Prose, we offer case studies as an option on the order form for White Papers / E-Books. We group these three types of content together because the questions asked on the content brief are similar, and because we believe they share a somewhat similar storytelling structure.

 

To order a free-standing case study, select the option for "White Papers / e-Books,” then specify your desired content type as “Case Study.”