How to Use Amazon KDP’s Kindle Vella for Serialized Storytelling
Amazon Kindle Vella is a new self-publishing platform that allows authors to write and publish serialized stories. Stories are published in episodes, and readers can subscribe to a series to read new episodes as they are released. Kindle Vella is a great way for authors to experiment with new forms of storytelling, and it can also be a way to reach new readers who may not be familiar with your work.
In this article, we will discuss how to use Kindle Vella to publish serialized stories. We will cover everything from creating your account and setting up your series, to writing and publishing your episodes. We will also provide tips on how to promote your series and attract readers.
Creating a Kindle Vella Account
The first step to publishing a serialized story on Kindle Vella is to create an account. You can do this by visiting the Kindle Vella website and clicking on the “Create an Account” link. You will need to provide your name, email address, and password.
Once you have created your account, you will be able to log in to the Kindle Vella dashboard. The dashboard is where you will manage your series, write and publish your episodes, and track your progress.
Setting Up Your Series
Once you have logged in to your Kindle Vella dashboard, you will need to set up your series. To do this, click on the “Create a Series” link. You will need to provide a title for your series, a description, and a cover image. You can also choose whether your series will be free or paid.
Once you have created your series, you will be able to start writing your episodes. Episodes can be up to 5,000 words long, and you can publish them as often as you like. You can also set a schedule for when your episodes will be published.
Writing and Publishing Your Episodes
To write an episode, click on the “Write an Episode” link in your series dashboard. You will be able to type your episode directly into the editor. You can also use the editor to add images, videos, and links.
Once you have finished writing your episode, you can publish it by clicking on the “Publish” button. Your episode will be available to readers immediately.
Promoting Your Series
Once you have published your series, you will need to promote it to attract readers. You can do this by sharing your series on social media, submitting it to book review sites, and running advertising campaigns.
Here are a few tips for promoting your Kindle Vella series:
- Share your series on social media. Share links to your series on Facebook, Twitter, and other social media platforms.
- Submit your series to book review sites. Submit your series to book review sites so that readers can find out about it.
- Run advertising campaigns. Run advertising campaigns to promote your series to potential readers.
