I thought I’d share something with you that has recently
caught my attention – Amazon’s Kindle Singles!
caught my attention – Amazon’s Kindle Singles!
Years ago I wrote a very short story (approx. 3,000 words)
called Hotshot and I set in up on some website –that to tell you the
truth – I don’t even remember anymore. Of course, back in those days, my
writing wasn’t as well-crafted as I believe
it is today. And… that was proven by the number of corrections I had to make in
the revisions of this story. In fact, while making my edits, I doubled the
number of words to over 7,000 and changed the title to Hotshot Cowboy. I did
this because of this KDP rule – “Not
published on any public website in its entirety”- So; I knew I had to make those changes.
called Hotshot and I set in up on some website –that to tell you the
truth – I don’t even remember anymore. Of course, back in those days, my
writing wasn’t as well-crafted as I believe
it is today. And… that was proven by the number of corrections I had to make in
the revisions of this story. In fact, while making my edits, I doubled the
number of words to over 7,000 and changed the title to Hotshot Cowboy. I did
this because of this KDP rule – “Not
published on any public website in its entirety”- So; I knew I had to make those changes.
Funny thing, as I rewrote this very short story and
added those words, I brought in other characters through a family link with the
hero. These introductions will give me the opportunity to write another 3 shorts
that can link to this one. Didn’t mean to do this when I began reworking it…
but, as all writers know, these threads sometimes magically appear and it’s a
treat when things work out that way. In the next year, I visualize a bunch of these stories, all branded in a similar way, all out there providing me with extra income and attracting new fans.
added those words, I brought in other characters through a family link with the
hero. These introductions will give me the opportunity to write another 3 shorts
that can link to this one. Didn’t mean to do this when I began reworking it…
but, as all writers know, these threads sometimes magically appear and it’s a
treat when things work out that way. In the next year, I visualize a bunch of these stories, all branded in a similar way, all out there providing me with extra income and attracting new fans.
Personally, I believe it’s incredibly important for
all authors to be as visible in as many places as possible. My hope is for a
reader to enjoy this story so much that he/she will go searching for whatever
else I’ve written. And, I’ll be only too
happy to provide them with a long list of all my books quite appropriately
added into the back matter.
all authors to be as visible in as many places as possible. My hope is for a
reader to enjoy this story so much that he/she will go searching for whatever
else I’ve written. And, I’ll be only too
happy to provide them with a long list of all my books quite appropriately
added into the back matter.
Below, I’ve attached the information from Amazon’s
website. Check it out and see if this might interest you also.
website. Check it out and see if this might interest you also.
Submissions Policy
Anyone can submit original work to Kindle Singles. We’ve showcased writing from both new
and established voices–from bestselling novelists to previously unpublished
writers.
We’re looking for compelling ideas expressed at their natural length–writing
that doesn’t easily fall into the conventional space limitations of magazines
or print books. Kindle Singles are typically between 5,000 and 30,000 words.
A Kindle Single can be on any topic. So far we’ve posted fiction, essays,
memoirs, reporting, personal narratives, and profiles, and we’re expanding our
selection every week. We’re looking for high-quality writing, fresh and
original ideas, and well-executed stories in all genres and subjects.
and established voices–from bestselling novelists to previously unpublished
writers.
We’re looking for compelling ideas expressed at their natural length–writing
that doesn’t easily fall into the conventional space limitations of magazines
or print books. Kindle Singles are typically between 5,000 and 30,000 words.
A Kindle Single can be on any topic. So far we’ve posted fiction, essays,
memoirs, reporting, personal narratives, and profiles, and we’re expanding our
selection every week. We’re looking for high-quality writing, fresh and
original ideas, and well-executed stories in all genres and subjects.
How
to submit
to submit
We
will consider ebooks recently published via Kindle Direct Publishing,
manuscript submissions, or pitches.
will consider ebooks recently published via Kindle Direct Publishing,
manuscript submissions, or pitches.
• To nominate your self-published book, simply
email us at kindle-singles@amazon.com and include the
title, ASIN, and a brief summary.
• If the work is not yet published, you can submit a manuscript or a detailed
pitch for your Kindle Single. Send as much material as you have available to kindle-singles@amazon.com and include your
name and a writing sample.
• All manuscripts submitted as attachments must be accompanied by a cover
letter with a detailed summary of the submission.
• Writers or publishers wishing to propose an idea for a Kindle Single can
write to our editors at kindle-singles@amazon.com.
email us at kindle-singles@amazon.com and include the
title, ASIN, and a brief summary.
• If the work is not yet published, you can submit a manuscript or a detailed
pitch for your Kindle Single. Send as much material as you have available to kindle-singles@amazon.com and include your
name and a writing sample.
• All manuscripts submitted as attachments must be accompanied by a cover
letter with a detailed summary of the submission.
• Writers or publishers wishing to propose an idea for a Kindle Single can
write to our editors at kindle-singles@amazon.com.
Selection
process
process
Each
submission is carefully reviewed by our editors. Once your submission is
received, we will read and respond within six weeks. If we are interested in
your submission or pitch, we will provide you with further instructions on how
to submit your title via Kindle Direct Publishing and any additional
next steps.
submission is carefully reviewed by our editors. Once your submission is
received, we will read and respond within six weeks. If we are interested in
your submission or pitch, we will provide you with further instructions on how
to submit your title via Kindle Direct Publishing and any additional
next steps.
Rights
and Royalties
and Royalties
Accepted Kindle Singles are published using the Kindle Direct Publishing platform, which
means that the author earns royalties on each sale. Kindle Singles must have
list prices between $0.99 and $4.99, and authors can choose the 70% royalty
option for their accepted titles, even when the list price is below $2.99. All
other Terms and Conditions of Kindle Direct
Publishing will also apply to content sold as a Kindle Single.
Writers retain all rights to their work when accepted and published in Kindle
Singles. We will consider Kindle Singles from authors, publishers, and agents,
and you will need to confirm that you have the rights to publish the work you
upload. If accepted, your Kindle Single must be made available in all
territories where you have rights, so Kindle customers around the world have
the option to purchase your title.
Like all Kindle books, Kindle Singles are buyable and readable across the
entire Kindle family of devices, as well as on our Free Kindle Reading Apps (Kindle for iPad,
iPod touch, iPhone, Mac, PC, BlackBerry, Android, etc.).
means that the author earns royalties on each sale. Kindle Singles must have
list prices between $0.99 and $4.99, and authors can choose the 70% royalty
option for their accepted titles, even when the list price is below $2.99. All
other Terms and Conditions of Kindle Direct
Publishing will also apply to content sold as a Kindle Single.
Writers retain all rights to their work when accepted and published in Kindle
Singles. We will consider Kindle Singles from authors, publishers, and agents,
and you will need to confirm that you have the rights to publish the work you
upload. If accepted, your Kindle Single must be made available in all
territories where you have rights, so Kindle customers around the world have
the option to purchase your title.
Like all Kindle books, Kindle Singles are buyable and readable across the
entire Kindle family of devices, as well as on our Free Kindle Reading Apps (Kindle for iPad,
iPod touch, iPhone, Mac, PC, BlackBerry, Android, etc.).
Kindle Singles
Criteria
Criteria
• Length: 5,000 to 30,000 words
• List price: $0.99 to $4.99
• Original work, not previously published in other formats or publications
• Self-contained work, not chapters excerpted from a longer work
• Not published on any public website in its entirety
• We are currently not accepting how-to manuals, public domain works, reference
books, travel guides, or children’s books. • No story collections.
• List price: $0.99 to $4.99
• Original work, not previously published in other formats or publications
• Self-contained work, not chapters excerpted from a longer work
• Not published on any public website in its entirety
• We are currently not accepting how-to manuals, public domain works, reference
books, travel guides, or children’s books. • No story collections.
