Kindle Scout is a crowdsourced platform where authors post their books in a bid to get published by Amazon. Readers vote on the books that resonate with them and can directly talk to the author. Since 2014 Scout has been responsible for the publication of over 200 books and they have all received an advance of $1,500 and a 50% eBook royalty rate. Amazon has just confirmed with … [Read more...] about Kindle Scout is no longer accepting new submissions
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Kindle Scout Launches in Canada and the UK – But Who Cares
Amazon has announced that one of the worst publishing programs they have ever launched is now available in Europe, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, Mexico, Brazil, Japan, and India. The premise of Kindle Scout is reader-powered publishing for new, never-before-published books. It’s a place where readers help decide if a book receives a publishing contract. … [Read more...] about Kindle Scout Launches in Canada and the UK – But Who Cares
First Round of Reader-Selected Kindle Scout Titles Ready for Pre-Order
Amazon is always on the lookout for ways to improve both the reading and the publishing experiences, and the introduction of Kindle Scout is no exception. The process, which is aimed at helping uncover worthy books, levels the playing field in a number of ways by allowing reading consumers to have a say in the selection process. “Since we opened our doors we’ve been busy … [Read more...] about First Round of Reader-Selected Kindle Scout Titles Ready for Pre-Order
Amazon Kindle Scout Battles Horrendous Indie Authors
Amazon has just taken the beta sticker off their new author and reading community, Kindle Scout. The essence of this program is to give authors a chance to pitch their upcoming books to the public and readers cast their vote on what ones get published. Amazon is throwing their marketing and financial efforts behind authors to publish their next book exclusively through … [Read more...] about Amazon Kindle Scout Battles Horrendous Indie Authors
Amazon Wants YOU to Decide what eBooks get Published with Kindle Scout
Indie authors constantly look for ways to make their title standout in a crowded marketplace. Thousands of new eBooks are released every single day and getting readers or developing a core following is great challenge. Amazon is seeking to assist indies with a new program called Kindle Scout. The premise of Kindle Scout is reader-powered publishing for new, … [Read more...] about Amazon Wants YOU to Decide what eBooks get Published with Kindle Scout