Learn about Amazon Kindle Vella, a new publishing platform that releases story chapters called episodes. Explore the concept of interactive writing and audience voting for the next chapter. Discover the format and features of Kindle Vella, including episode-based reading and the use of tokens. Discuss the importance of high-quality content and using personal stories.
Amazon Kindle Vella allows authors to release their stories chapter by chapter, with the first three chapters being free and subsequent chapters requiring readers to pay with tokens.
Creating compelling cliffhangers, engaging storylines, and well-crafted writing is crucial to maintain reader interest and encourage them to purchase subsequent episodes on Amazon Kindle Vella.
Deep dives
Introduction to Amazon Vella
In this episode, the host discusses Amazon Vella, a new platform for publishing content on Amazon. Amazon Vella allows authors to release their stories chapter by chapter. The first three chapters are free, while subsequent chapters require readers to pay with tokens. The host is currently writing a fiction series on Amazon Vella, which follows the life of a fictional content manager. The author emphasizes the importance of creating compelling cliffhangers and engaging storylines to keep readers invested. Additionally, readers can give episodes a thumbs up and participate in polls to influence the direction of the story.
Exploring the Format and Potential of Kindle Vella
The podcast episode delves into the unique format of Kindle Vella, highlighting its episodic nature. The host emphasizes the need for high-quality writing, intriguing storylines, and well-crafted cliffhangers to maintain reader interest and encourage them to purchase subsequent episodes. The author also discusses the financial aspect, mentioning that authors receive a 50% commission on token sales. The host considers the potential of turning the series into an audiobook in the future and encourages writers to explore Kindle Vella for distinct and engaging content rather than repurposing existing blog posts.