Self Publishing Books | Why Write A Short Read
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- Whether you’re new to self publishing books or you’ve been doing it a while, you’ve probably heard the term kindle short read. But what is it and why write a short read? Well, today I’m going to give you 5 great reasons why short reads may be for you. So stick around:
First, let’s answer the question what is a short read? The Kindle Short Reads is a section on the Amazon Kindle store, dedicated to books with a lower page count. The Kindle Short Read section is categorized based on read time and page count. So, how big is a short read? The groups are:
15 mins(1-11 pages)
30 mins(12-21 pages)
45 mins(22-32 pages)
one hour(33-43 pages)
90 mins(44-64 pagers)
Two hours or more(65-100 pages)
Now let’s get started on why write a short read?
1. Quicker victory - By writing a short read, you can stop procrastinating and get your book out into the world, sooner.
2. Another Short Read pro, is that it works with virtually anyone’s schedule. In general, it’s a lot easier to find time to knock out a 5k or 10k word short read.
3. Faster feedback - when you write a short read, since it publishes faster, you have the potential to get feedback from your audience, faster. We already talked about how long is a short read, technically, but if you wonder, How big should I make my short read, publish it and your audience will let you know if it’s too long or too short.
4. Another difference between novels vs short read books is that this is an emerging market. Do short reads really sell? You bet they do!
5. Brand building - why sell short read books? Because you can write and publish books faster than when you’re writing longer novels, you can build a brand much faster. I know many successful authors who are self publishing books every month. By having a new book in your brand, every month, it allows you to continue to stay top of mind, increasing your chances of selling more books.
Bonus Tip: When it comes to writing a short read vs novel a great thing about short read books is that, because you can create a back catalog of books, that gives you a great deal of flexibility when it comes to both your website as well as your email list.
So, Should I write a short read? The final decision is up to you, but I truly believe everyone should try their hands at creating a kindle short read.
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Oh wow! That just made my day! I’m so excited that you’ve found the content helpful! Best of luck!
I know this video is 4 years old but me watching it today was very timely. I've just recently written 4 short stories. Thank you very good.
They say things appear when the time is right. I'm so glad you found the video when it best aligned with your journey.
This is a great video! I publish short reads under a pen name and do really well with them, but it has a lot to do with the genre/niche that I write in. My novellas also do really well, but they are in a specific genre/niche, too. It also helps that they are in a series.
Thank you so much fir the kind words. Agreed! When it comes to success in publishing, a great deal of success comes from the niche you’re in.
Short reads are where I shine but I had doubts if I could gain any kind of success by writing them. You gave me the boost and the information I need to go for it!! God bless you Keith!!! 🙏🏽
Thank you so much for the kind words! I’m so glad you found the confidence you needed to push through the doubts which led to your success!
I’m honored that I could play even a small role in your journey! 😊👍
This is my goal for the rest of this year. I have longer projects such as a mystery series and some women's fiction single books. However, I think my holiday Rom-Com series would be a perfect fit in the short reads category and definitely help me build a quicker backlist. Thank you so much for your quick and to-the-point videos.
You’re very welcome. Understand that short reads are mainly geared towards ebook format. If you decide to also sell as paperbacks, be sure to put something in the book description that specifies that it’s a shorter book, to avoid negative reviews.
I am currently writing stories that average around 10,000 words. Just like you mentioned - less procrastinating and the goal feels more doable.
Excellent goal. And those size books are still in demand.
I just released my first short read. I'm excited about it!
Woohoo! That’s super exciting! Best of luck!
Awesome content and delivery Keith. Thank you so much, you’ve really inspired me!
I’m thrilled to hear that! 😊👍
Keith, I just can't thank you enough for this amazing and informative video. I'd like you to know that I have subscribed to your video. Looking forward to seeing more of your videos
Thank you so much for the kind words!
it's the 1st time i'm hearing about this kind of self-publishing ! sounds like amazing.
great vid as always dear thanks a lot.
My pleasure. I’m glad I could introduce you to a new opportunity.
This is such an encouraging video. I just learned today that selling short reads on Amazon was actually a thing and it blew my mind! I'm using this year to take my writing "to the next level" (aka hopefully getting some money for it), and this sounds like a great way to start publishing. Thank you for the great advice and positivity!
Your quite welcome. Best of luck!
This has told me more about how I can market my short stories than about 10 other videos I've watched. Saved it in favorites and will watch it over again, Thanks!!!
Awesome! I’m so glad you found it helpful!!!
Keith this is a killer idea! I often think that I *could* write something but was put off by the thought that no one would be interested in a shorter read. Hearing that you've got some books out there that are selling is awesome to hear!
Absolutely! People are so time sensitive now, shorter books definitely have their own fans.
Thank you for sharing! I didn’t know they had this option.
Treasurewithinu yes, many people are unaware of this option. I was introduced to it a few years ago as a challenge and my short reads are some of my biggest sellers.
Wow! Thanks for the tips...I love to write but the thought of writing an entire book is so daunting. This sounds like a good place to start.
Yes short reads are not only less daunting but can really be quite lucrative.
Thank you creating this inspirational video for all authors worldwide.
It's my pleasure! Thank you for the kind words. 😊👍
Great info Keith! Thank you!
Glad you liked it
TY for the information, I like your presentation.
You’re very welcome!
Great advice and good information to know! Thanks...😊.
Thank you so much for the kind words. I’m glad you found the content helpful.
Hey, I know that guy! Thanks for the shout out, appreciate it!
My pleasure. I was going to tell you ahead of time, but thought I’d surprise you.
@@KeithWheelerBooks I was surprised!
I’m glad!
Great videos as always thank you
You’re very welcome. Thank you so much for the kind words.
Great tip -- hadn't thought of this
Thanks. Glad I was able to introduce you to new opportunity.
Amazing video. Thanks !
Thank you so much for the kind words!
U da man for this
Thank you so much for the kind words.
Interesting and useful information. Thank you
Glad it was helpful! 😊👍
I didn't know this was officially a thing, but I was already considering on writing short novels. This is good.
Oh it's definitely a thing. Some of my best selling books are short reads. And because they're quickly consumed, my readers come back for more. I have entire niches where all I publish are short reads.
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Thank you
You’re very welcome! 😊👍
Omg I'm really tempted to try short reads now!
You absolutely should!
@@KeithWheelerBooks not sure if you'll see this but I decided to write a short read - did so on dale's writing sprints earlier today. Thought I'd revisit this video too!
Is there a word count to make short reads categories? I don't know why but had in my mind that 5k words was a short read
Andy W I saw that on Dales sprint video today. Kudos! To answer your question, no, there are no specific minimum word counts to qualify as a short read. A short read is anything from 1-100 pages.
G'day Keith thank you for the video & yes this answers many of my questions. I have been mulling over the idea of writing online in several capacities for a few years. I publish poetry on various sights and want to take the next step and bingo I found your video.
Thank you for the links, I had Grammarly prior and to be frank, I got rid of it as it was extremely annoying and wasn't allowing my style to emerge, wanting to continually change every sentence to suit US English. I will give it another go ;) thanks again.
Thank you so much for the kind words. I completely understand where you’re coming from, as poetry was my early entry into writing. The good thing about grammarly and similar products is you can toggle them on and off.
Hi K again. Glad to read you are a prose / poetry fan 😁. This time around I will look at the toggle function. Any idea about creating a website without cost or at the very least a fair pricing.
Right now I'm not convinced I need a website, I do have one but It's limited and I can't attract folks to it. It won't let me share the address.
@@Daoism11 I hear wix is fairly inexpensive and easy to use.
Thank you for this information. I wrote a short read and consistent complaint is that readers wanted more. Next time I will write more and include short read or number of pages in title and description.
Completely understood. I wouldn’t bother putting them in the title, but definitely in the description. I’ve been burned on that a few times, especially with the print version.
Hii Tell, do you write alone or you sre paying for editor, what price is your book?
I wish you all the best.
Glad to see the interaction!
I needed to hear this! I’ve been debating on whether to turn one book into 3. I feel like it’s too much for one read. This makes more sense. Thanks! (This Old Man) Book1 T.O.M. coming Memorial Day Weekend 2023!
Excellent! So glad I could help!!!!
This helps
Awesome!
Thanks again for the ever so actionable content! I think this idea will work well for creating a book version of a class I have on Skillshare.
Karen Ray my pleasure. Sounds like you’re already on the right track. You can then follow it up with a workbook, if you want. The possibilities can snowball very quickly!
@@KeithWheelerBooks Fantastic idea
Great, glad I could help!
It sounds like a good spot to write a pilot short for your novels.
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we need more detailed vids about this type of publishing , how to choose profitable niches how to outsource more tips if you plz?
Excellent ideas for future videos. I do have a video where I did live niche research.
What an encouraging video. Thanks. Keith, how do I know how many pages my KDP ebook is?? I know my print pages .
Honestly, there are websites that speculate ways to calculate it, but no official word from KDP. It’ll typically be less than your print book pages.
Thank you for this video. However I believe the correct term is “fewer” words than “less” words
Touché my friend. Good call. 👍
I’m in the process of changing my life for a positive one and writing short stories about my life experiences. Your tips are very useful and I plan to apply them. I had to sub once I noticed the cross of Jesus Christ on your neck. He’s my inspiration to get out of my current situation.
So glad to hear you’re making strides to make a positive change. Best of luck in your books and life!!!
@@KeithWheelerBooks thanks, and please never stop uploading great advice.🙏🏽
Will do!
Thank you for mentioning "$8.99 for the short-read around 28 pages." That's EXACTLY around how long my short-read is and was wondering how much to price the print version...Thanks!
I’ve actually lowered mine to $7.99 but it depends on the niche. Just be sure to mention in the description that it’s a short read. Otherwise, you may get some negative reviews.
@@KeithWheelerBooks Thanks for that. I will remember when I write my description plus the price difference. Gold info. Gold.
You’re very welcome! 👍
Thank you for your clear message. I have a short personal essay of 3,500 words I want to publish on Amazon. Do I get its cover made just like a regular ebook?
You sure do.
Thanks for the valuable information, Keith! I am ready to publish my first short read, but in my KDP dashboard, I don't see the option to upload a short read. Am I missing something? Please reply ASAP! Thanks!🙏🏾
There’s not an option to upload a short read. It’s just a normal ebook. “Short reads” are amazon categories for ebooks that are between 1-100 pages. As far as KDP is concerned, they’re just ebooks.
I hope this helps.
Thanks for watching and subscribing!
@@KeithWheelerBooks Thank you! I see. So I upload them the normal way like any ebook, and list it under the short reads category?
Correct. Upload them as a normal ebook and then find the short read categories your book fits into and ask KDP to add it to them. Some of the agents may say they can’t, but that’s fine. As long as you put it on their radar, it’ll usual be placed properly.
@@KeithWheelerBooks AWESOME! Thanks so much for the info!🙌🙏🏾
You’re very welcome.
Thanks for the great video. This is something I am definitely thinking of pursuing. However, just one point. Wouldn't it be easier to have someone beta read first before publishing, given that it's a shorter book? I think this might be a better approach before uploading. But that's just my opinion.
Yes, you still want to get beta readers and an editor. Just because we’re writing shorter manuscripts, we should not jeopardize the quality.
1:55-2:45 😎👏👏👏. I have been struggling with the notion of thinking a novel has to be *ginormous* . I'm beginning to think I may have more success in this niche. I have a supernatural fantasy novelette I want to get out there. Are you aware whether or not it's a good fit for that type of fiction?
I’m not too familiar with that niche, but I say go for it. Again, your audience will tell you if the book is too short or not.
Great advice! I will be publishing a few short reads because I want to explore fairy tale retellings, and since I've never done one before, I didn't want to spend months on a concept that might not work.
Excellent idea! Short reads are a great way to test a niche. Best of luck. Please keep us posted on how it goes!
@@KeithWheelerBooks wow this tip alone will save many a budding author! Test the waters, in as many niches as you like, without going broke!
Exactly!
thanks a lot for this amazing vid
by the way I have three questions if you plz:
1- do you recommend check box KDP SELECT for short reads? if yes or no WHY?
2- I'm looking for categories for children's ebook in short reads sections but couldn't find them? so how do you find them?
3- through uploading my ebook as short reads how to choose the category of short reads? or should I ask amazon to add it later? how?
THANKS
When it comes to KDP select, I typically check out the other books in the niche to see what my readers are use to. If most are in KDP select, then I join as well. As for children’s books, by definition, they’re typically under 100 pages, so they’re all “short reads”. Just focus on finding relevant categories for your book based on its topic. As for adding in short read categories, I’d wait until you get a couple sales, then you can ask KDP to add you to short read specific categories.
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THANKS for response Dear keith
You’re very welcome.
Thank you for sharing this new and valuable information! Can a one-act play or a collection of sketches stand as a Kindle ebook 'short read'?
A one act play, perhaps. Probably not a book of sketches though.
@@KeithWheelerBooks By 'sketch' I don't mean 'a rough/unfinished writing/drawing' but a humorous short scene/skit (I can show you an example by email). I thought they may also be included as 'short reads'. If not, it can be a book and/or ebook?
Oh I get it. Basically, anything less than 101 pages can qualify as a short read.
@@KeithWheelerBooks OK! Thank you, for your quick reply!
My pleasure! 👍
Into historical romance, I do research for the times and eras and just enjoy creating my characters. Short stories have always interested me since reading True Confession mags and such as a teen. Just a feel good story. I do have some other topics I want to tackle as well. Hopefully it will be doable. Thanks for the tips!
This sounds so interesting. Thank you for sharing.
Thanks for this - Keith. However, what would you suggest to someone who creates comics and mini comics? Is there an "ebook" category..??!
There is a generic category of comics and graphic novels, with a long list of sub genres.
@@KeithWheelerBooks thanks for your reply I'll check on KDP..
You’re very welcome.
Great video as usual, I am about to finish a book of a group of short stories that will be around 30k words... After listening to this video, I guess I can split it to 4 short read books, what do you think?
That sounds like a great idea. It honestly depends on if you plan on building a brand around it. If these 4 stories are all that you’re going to have, then it may be better to just do 1 big anthology. Where if you plan on continuing to put out short stories, then breaking them up and turning them into a brand could be very beneficial. Publishing 1 book a month can help feed the hungry readers.
It also depends on the niche. Some niches just don’t do well as short reads. The readers prefer longer books.
@@KeithWheelerBooks Thank you for your reply, Yehh I plan to continue writing short stories as I do like to write them... So I guess I can split it to two or three book and continue writing from there... I am not that expert in niche identification but I write in Romance (not erotica) and inspirational
If you have PublisherRocket, it makes niche research so much easier for me. If not, you can do the search yourself on amazon in incognito mode. I have a few videos that show how. Just search the channel for niche research.
That is a great idea, and you can also then sell the stories as a "set."
Absolutely! “Box Sets” sell well!
I have published three flash stories on a previous website, and three low content journals on KDP, and I am itching to get my first short read out, but I have no idea how to create either the interior or exterior. Can you tell me how to produce such a book?
I have a video on how to format an ebook for KDP as well as a video on how to format a paperback.
Hi Keith, I stumbled upon your channel and it didn't take that long to sub. I never heard of Short Read as passive income. You helped me figure out that my long poem is a short read, but am I selling it as an ebook? Is that how I m I publishing it? Pls forgive my ignorance. Also what is your thoughts on BookBolt?
So glad you found the content helpful! Yes, you can sell it as an ebook. A kindle short read is an ebook only category. That said, you can also sell it as a print book, just make sure you disclose in the book description that it’s a short book, so you don’t get bad reviews from people expecting a longer print book. (I learned this the hard way!)
Book Bolt is pretty good. I’ll probably be doing a video on it in the near future.
@@KeithWheelerBooks I can't wait to hear your thoughts on Bbolt. Thanks for your reply
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Hi Keith, I would love to write some short reads! Could you please let me know how many words make up a kindle page?
Honestly, it depends on the device and the settings the user has set on the device. Since a short read is anything under 100 pages, I typically just wrote the story and Amazon will assign it to the short read class it finds most appropriate.
@@KeithWheelerBooks thanks :)
You’re very welcome!
Please define "pages" by approximate word count per page.
I use Times New Roman 12 point on standard 8.5x11 printing pages, which probably isn't the length you're referencing.
Thank you.
There’s approximately 189 words per KDP ebook page.
@@KeithWheelerBooks Thank you! That's a huge help to help me put this into perspective!
Happy to help! 👍
Do you recommend publishing short reads exclusive to Amazon? In other words, enroll them for Kindle Unlimited?
Personally, I don’t see a reason to make them exclusive. The main reason to have your ebook on KU is for the page reads and short reads have so few pages that the KENP page reads is pretty inconsequential.(in my experience)
I’d rather go wide with a short read.
thanks for the tips, kind sir...
I just created my kdp account, also google play book. I have 1 finished short story, about 40+ pages. 3 stories that still developed, and 1 planned novel.
the problem is when I published it, how to promote it?? I'm still a newcomer
The best way to promote a book, for newcomers is by running ads.
@@KeithWheelerBooks thanks for the advice
My pleasure!
Amazing video Keith but how to get sales for your book. I have written a short read it's amazing my parents friends, relative's have said it's awesome but my sales on kdp are not growing. What can do suggest me something Keith guru!!!
There are a couple things that could be hindering your book sales.
1. Is the book cover on point and well positioned for the niche?
2. Are you using strong, relevant keywords that aren’t super competitive?
3. Is your book description engaging and enticing enough to get the customer to click buy?
4. Have you had someone(not friend or family) to look at your book and/or cover? Sometimes friends and family are too nice. If we want to sell books, we don’t need nice, we need honest.
Also, have you checked out our FB Group? There are plenty of authors willing and able to provide honest feedback.
I hope this helps!
@@KeithWheelerBooks Thanks Keith I surely will visit your Fb group. Can you tell me the name of the group
Sure, it’s Self Publishing Today. Be sure to answer all 3 entry questions.
Good day Keith, what do you think about an idea of publishing 1 novel ( 90k words) in 4-8 parts. So my plan is to publish a 10-20k (full of action with cliff hangers) chapter of my novel every week or month. What do you think is it possible and if it is what price shoud i put?
Also do you recomend paying editor on fiver or can i do it without editor?
Thank you for the great advice i was watching other youtubers and they were saying bad things about selfbublishing so your video gave me a lot of courage.
Thank you for reaching out and for the kind words.
First, let me reassure you. I am both traditionally published as well as self-published and, for the most part, I prefer self-publishing.
Now, with that out of the way, let me get to your question. It sounds like what you want to do is launch a short read series. You can absolutely do this. The key is to make sure that each book has its own story arc.(that also feeds into the overall story arc)
I would definitely suggest hiring an editor. It doesn’t have to be from Fiverr, but you absolutely want an editor. Nothing can stop sales in their tracks and decease series read through than poor editing.(except for just a boring book lol)
I’d greatly suggest developing a regular launch schedule, so your readers can come to anticipate when the next installment will be coming out.
I hope this helps and be sure to keep us posted on how it goes.
Thank you, you helped a lot. First i will start a youtube and Tik Tok chanel to promote my book and i will pay an editor on fiver.
Best of luck!
Hey what did you to have more people opt into your email listing
There are a couple things I do to get people to opt into my email lists. Majority of the time I offer them some exclusive content(ie, first chapter of my next book, maybe a checklist or a smaller book that relates to their genre.) it all depends on the niche that I’m working in.
I hope this helps.
Thank you! Are you on LinkedIn?
You’re very welcome and, yes, I am on LinkedIn, though, admittedly I don’t do much with it.
Still unsure how to submit books for the Kindle Short Read section. Poss to give steps or have you got a vid already showing how to do this? Thank you!
Officially, it’s suppose to be something KDP automatically puts you into and it can’t be requested. That said, I have requested it many times and majority of the time they do it for me. If you check out my video on how to request your 10 categories for your book, it’ll show you how to submit the request.
Keith Wheeler Books Ah! Okay
Explains why hunting and cant find. Thanks👍
Will look on your vid list for that specific vid
Yep they keep it a secret lol
1:10 It would be more useful if they cited word counts. How long is a page?
Useful video.
Unfortunately, it's difficult to cite word count as the number of words per pages differs. You see for ebooks, depending on the device being used as well as the settings the user has defined(ie. font size) the number of words per page can differ quite a bit. That's why they just list page count and not word count.
I hope this helps explain things a bit better.
@@KeithWheelerBooks Thanks, Keith.
My pleasure! 👍
Hi Keith,
I’m hoping to self publish my debut novel in the next couple of months here. After my editor returned my developmental edit, they told me my inciting incident did not occur soon enough. So, I got to word cutting.
I realized that a HUGE word count between my opening and my inciting incident was flashbacks fleshing out my MC. Thus, with a heavy heart, I eliminated about 8000 words and rewrote his backstory throughout the main story, though much less thoroughly. I certainly sacrificed some depth but in return, the story reads smoother and I get to the inciting incident around the 12% mark as opposed to the 20% mark!
That said, I feel that backstory is not only intriguing, but important to the development of my main character. With some tweaks, I’m thinking I may turn those flashbacks into a companion “short read” and let the main story flow along linearly.
Any advice? Is this something you’ve seen done before?
Oh absolutely. Creating a prequel short read is something I have done with great success.
@@KeithWheelerBooks fantastic! Now, that said, can I base a subplot of book 2 on a character from the short read, assuming the audience has read the short read?
You can, but be careful, because if they don’t read your short read, they may feel disconnected from your overall plot.
You could have experimented on moving back and forth between the flashbacks and the current plot, sort of like what we saw in Deadpool, where you could have possibly retained those amazing flashbacks in the same work. Just a humble suggestion !
Excellent tip. When used sparingly, flashbacks can be a great way to sneak in info the reader hasn’t yet “witnessed.”
Can you make a vid on how to upload your stories to Amazon
I’m not sure what you mean. If you mean how to upload a book to KDP, I have a video for both print book and ebook.
@@KeithWheelerBooks thats what I mean. for a short read do you need to make a book cover?
If you want to make a print version of it, then yes you’ll still need a full cover. If it’s just for ebook then you’ll only need a front cover.
@@KeithWheelerBooks thanks sir
You’re very welcome!
How do I add my book to a Kindle short read category?
Unfortunately, you cannot add your ebook to the kindle short reads category. That’s something that only Amazon can do on their end.
Does the short book strategy still work?
Yes it does
Keith, Could I call my book, the 30-minute guide?
Yeah there’s no probably with that.
Word count for 15, 30, 45 60 min or two hours? When you say 100 pages, is that typewritten pages or book pages
Unfortunately, it’s KENP (ebook page count) which is harder to discern. Amazon doesn’t divulge how many written words equals a ‘page’
What are your favorite platforms so far? Does d2d allow short reads?..
To start with, KDP. It’s easy to use, allows you to run ads directly to Amazon and there are a ton of tutorials on how to do it.
That said, after you’ve published a couple on kdp, I suggest going wide to both broaden your reach as well as not put all your “eggs in one basket”.
I have a video where I discuss some of the platform options and which one may work best depending on your needs.
Yes, D2D allows short books. That said, only the Amazon platform can decide whether or not to put your ebook in the short reads categories.
@@KeithWheelerBooks Thanks link to the video?
Where Should I Publish?
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What software do you write on?
If it includes images, I typically use Powerpoint. If it's just text, I use MS Word.
They also recently created Kinde Vella, considering the age of this video you probably covered that in a newer upload.
Have you found it useful to use a keyword like "short read" when publishing a short read with KDP? I usually focus my keywords at common titles (comps).
I'm also a self published author. I noticed the cross necklace and wonder if you're a Christian?
Yes I do have a couple videos on Kindle Vella. Though Vella is more designed for an episodic series than a typical short story.
Short read isn’t necessarily a strong keyword. Typically, you’ll want your keywords to be more of a long tail keyword phrase. Something that will mimic what a potential customer would type into Amazon to find a book like yours.
And, yes, I am a Christian! 😊👍
@@KeithWheelerBooks Cool, I'm a Christian too! I write outdoor YA fiction.
Nice! Best of luck with your stories! 😊👍
@@KeithWheelerBooks you too!
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Publishing the short story on kdp is better or sending to magazines is better? I just wrote a 7.5k word story ...
Sending it to a magazine you may get more exposure, but you won’t get paid. It depends on what your goal with the short story is.
Is this still viable in 2022? I'm currently writing my debut book, and I feel like my style of writing is best suited for short reads, but I'd like to know if doing this is still valid in this day and age.
Absolutely! Short reads are still a viable option in 2022!
Only available for US based publishers/writers.
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Hi ! What is a garbage book ? Have you made a video about garbage books ? I'd like to know more from you !
I’m not sure what you mean by a “garbage book”. Can you please elaborate?
@@KeithWheelerBooks Yes, I've heard the expression "garbage book" in the past, it seems as if there would be some general traits that readers will not appreciate. Maybe I can ask what are some things you don't want to be doing in your writing that you know readers don't like? I'm sure there's a reader for all sorts of books, but hearing that expression got me thinking.
Thanks
The main thing is you want to have quality content. Poor grammar and spelling is a great way to get bad reviews. Other than those I’d suggest looking at the other books in your genre and check out their reviews. Check out the good reviews to see what the readers like as well as the bad reviews to see what the author did wrong. You can then avoid those issues in your book.
@@KeithWheelerBooks Thank you very much for your answer, you've given me a lot to research about for writing my next book.
So glad I could help.
I have yet to find a "short story" on Kindle that isn't a rip off. I'm not paying you $4 for 10 pages of story and 20 pages of ads for your other works.
It’s very true that, unfortunately, there are some authors trying to milk the system. That said, there are many more that are putting out great content.
If you’re looking on Amazon, I suggest checking out the look inside feature. This can give you a sneak peek on what you can expect within the rest of the book.
Also, if you’re searching through the kindle short reads categories, you can adjust the category your searching to be a longer book.(ie 60-90 mins).
Something you can do to help other future buyers, if the product is NOT a good value. (Ie there are more ads than content, etc) then leave an honest review. Also, there is a “report abuse” button below every product, if you think the product is breaking amazons terms of service.
For short reads, how many words are in a chapter?
That’s completely up to you as the author. When it comes to ebooks, words to page ratio is hard to calculate because the use can set the font size, etc. I usually do 10-20 pages per chapter. But it also depends on the genre.
What is the shortest book you can write not an E book a real book?
If you’re publishing through KDP, the minimum page count is 24 pages for paperback. If you’re open to other platforms, Lulu offers saddle stitch(stapling) binding, which means you can publish a book with as little as 8 pages.
are you sure there is no short read for hard cover book ?
The Kindle short read’s category only pertains to the ebook format.
I want to write humor in my short read. I am not sure will it work for my book.
As long as it feels natural, it will most likely work.
One question -- how do you flag a book as a short read? I'm not seeing it
Great question. The short answer is...you don't. The short read distinction is all done automatically by Amazon and KDP, based on your page count.
@@KeithWheelerBooks Oh, thanks. I was worried I had posted it wrong. Thanks for all you do.
Not at all. Glad I could set your mind at ease.
I like to mix it up, without the write marketing nothing sells.
That’s oh so true. The days of “publish and pray” are long gone.
Hi Keith,, this is about kid books, no?. With image. ?..thanks..
Joseph.
No, this is about writing short stories.
@@KeithWheelerBooks i know, still about kid books?..
I don’t understand your question.
@@KeithWheelerBooks sorry , i was just saying that all the explications that you gave about short stories are concerning books for kids, also...thanks..
i didn't know that you are also teaching for books other than books for kids... sorry, thanks....Joseph...
What's the difference between short novel and a short read. What my story isn't going to cover in a short read?
A short read is just a category that amazon denotes based on the page length. An ebook that is 100 pages or less can be classified by amazon as a short read.
@@KeithWheelerBooks wow thank you for your response.
You’re very welcome! 👍
What is the minimum word count
There’s no minimum word count. Though you want to make sure you’re providing quality content to your readers.
@@KeithWheelerBooks My short story collection is not selling, so I was thing of selling them in bundles of 2.
What are you doing to promote/market your books?
@@KeithWheelerBooks I have been active on facebook and twitter, and I have found a few sites that will give a review.
@@reubenshupp8132 that’s cool. Just make sure they’re legit and that you’re not paying for the reviews.
Is it possible or have anyone ever sold over 100,000 thousand copies from "one book/short read" on Amazon❓
In theory, it’s possible, though I’m not sure how common it is.
So you honestly think I could (if I worked hard enough) could make a living selling clean short read romance books?
Yes, I truly do.
@@KeithWheelerBooks thanks for that. I know the people who write sex scenes and stuff like that in their short stories can earn income but I wasn't sure there's a market for clean romance.
Yes there is actually a whole category on Amazon for clean, wholesome romance. And, if done correctly, it can be very profitable because there’s less competition.
It’ll come down to finding the right types of stories(sub genre)and creating a series of good quality short stories with good covers.
Now, when I say “series” it doesn’t actually have to be a series. They can be stand-alone books or even a numbered series.(where they all take place in the same world, town, etc, but each story is self contained.) Think of Nancy Drew, Goosebumps, etc
And don’t get discouraged if you don’t see a lot of sales at first(or even any) this is a marathon not a sprint.
I hope this helps.
Is 40k words a short read?
No, 40k words is not considered a short read.