The winning author to receive £20,000 cash prize and be recognised at a central London award ceremony this summer.

The entries for Kindle Storyteller have been received and the judging process has begun.

On this page you’ll find all the entries for Kindle Storyteller, so why not have a browse and discover your next favourite author?

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The Kindle Storyteller prize was open to submissions of new English Language books from all authors and genres. Titles must be previously unpublished, a minimum of 5,000 words with no upper word limit and be available as an eBook and in print via Kindle Direct Publishing or CreateSpace (print edition only).

The Crime Writer and other stories...
Oliver Tidy
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The Relic Hunters
David Leadbeater
81

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DUPLICITY: A compelling Scottish...
Pete Brassett
46

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Thicker Than Blood - Adrian Hell #7
James P. Sumner
69

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The Girl Who Just Wanted to Have Fun...
Jenni Regan
24

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Andrew Barrett
125

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Robert White
112

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Limelight (Penny Green Series Book 1)
Emily Organ
32

List price: £7.99

Kindle price: £2.99
Deadly Obsession
Michael Kerr
23

List price: £7.49

Kindle price: £3.49
Bully Boy Blue: A dark psychological...
John Nicholl
72

List price: £3.15

Kindle price: £0.99
Exposure: A Fast Paced Suspense Thriller
Rose Edmunds
22

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L M Krier
70

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How is the winning book selected?

Readers will play a significant role in the competition, with the award shortlist compiled based on customer ratings for the titles, followed by an esteemed panel of judges - made up of both Amazon experts and literary authorities - selecting the Kindle Storyteller 2017 winner.
Who can enter?

Subject to certain restrictions set out in the Terms and Conditions , the prize is open to anyone over the age of 18 who publishes their book through Kindle Direct Publishing on Amazon.co.uk between 20th February and 19th May 2017. All titles must be entered into the KDP Select programme and must be available as an eBook and in print for the entry period to be considered. For more information, authors can visit www.amazon.co.uk/storyteller.
Can any book be entered?

Yes. All entries must be previously unpublished and a minimum of 5,000 words with no upper word limit.
How can you enter your book into the prize?

The Kindle Storyteller prize is open to submissions of new English Language books from all authors and genres, and entries must be submitted using Kindle Direct Publishing with the exact phrase “StorytellerUK2017” (no need to include the quote marks) in the ‘keywords’ metadata field when the title is enrolled. Titles must be previously unpublished and a minimum of 5,000 words with no upper word limit. Kindle Storyteller opens for entries on 20th of February and titles must be entered into the KDP Select programme during the entry period to be considered.
How is the winning book selected?

Readers will play a significant role in the competition, with the award shortlist compiled based on customer ratings for the titles, followed by an esteemed panel of judges - made up of both Amazon experts and literary authorities - selecting the Kindle Storyteller 2017 winner.
What factors are taken into consideration as part of the customer ratings?

A number of factors from sales, to borrows and customer feedback.
Who are the judges?

The judges will be announced soon. The panel will be made up of industry experts within and external to Amazon.
How will the winning author be recognized?

The prize will be announced at a central London ceremony in July, with the winning author being rewarded with a cash prize of £20,000 and a marketing campaign to support the book on Amazon.co.uk, as well as the opportunity to have their book translated for international sales.
What is KDP?

Kindle Direct Publishing (KDP) is a fast, easy and free way for authors and publishers to keep control and publish their books worldwide on the Kindle. Independent publishing gives all authors more choices than they’ve ever had in deciding how to bring their writing to readers. The availability of independent publishing options has resulted in a more robust and diverse set of voices telling their stories and then making those stories available to readers than ever before. Authors who use KDP retain their rights, can get to market as fast as they wish, earn royalties of up to 70%, keep control of how their work is published, distribute globally and in multiple languages, and do it all for free. The self-service nature of these platforms is important, because they allow thousands of people to boldly experiment and create in a way that would otherwise be impossible or impractical.
What is KDP Select?

KDP Select is an optional programme that gives authors the opportunity to reach more readers and earn more money. Enrolling in KDP Select grants authors access to a set of promotional tools, including Kindle Unlimited, Free Book Promotion (readers worldwide can get your book free for a limited time) and Kindle Countdown Deals in the US and UK (limited time promotional discounting for your book). In order to be eligible to win the Kindle Storyteller competition titles must be enrolled into the KDP Select programme.
How are KDP authors being paid for their sales?

Authors can earn up to 70% royalties for each sale in the Kindle Store and up to 60% for print sales. Authors who enroll into KDP Select can benefit from the additional revenue stream from Kindle Unlimited as well as other unique benefits. KDP Select authors have earned over $180 million in royalties and all-star bonuses in the last 12 months just from Kindle Unlimited and more than $290million since Kindle Unlimited launched.
When will authors hear back as to whether or not they have been successful?

The shortlist will be announced in the beginning of June.

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Orlando A. Sanchez
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Dark Space Universe (Book 1)
Jasper T. Scott, Aaron Sikes...
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Beast Master: A Novel in The Nate...
Shayne Silvers
45

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The Rose Mark: Black Rose Sorceress...
Connie Suttle
32

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The Unforgiving Minute: Quantum...
Paul Casselle
42

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Spells of Old (Ancient Dreams Book 2)
Benjamin Medrano
27

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Kindle price: £2.44
Deadshepherd
Andrew Hindle
24

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Kindle price: £2.70
Wyvern Awakening (Mage Chronicles #1)
Joanna Mazurkiewicz
28

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Kindle price: £1.99
The Devil's Locket: My Soul To Keep
Roger David Francis
13

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American Demon Hunters: Sacrifice
J. Thorn, ...Lindsay Buroker...
17

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Plague of the Shattered
E.E. Holmes
28

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Extinction Reversed
J.S. Morin
19

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Joyful Trouble: Based on the True...
Patricia Furstenberg
47

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Little Max Parker and the Secret of...
A.M. Tactuk
112

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Harkhuf the First Explorer
Laura Marshall, Alexander Singleton...
30

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Press Three for Goodbye
Diane Need
29

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The Summer of New Beginnings
Helen J Rolfe
13

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Henry - Book Three of the Tudor Trilogy
Tony Riches
41

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The Other Side: Gripping family drama...
Kaylor Ward
15

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A Love Divided: A Scottish Historical...
Belle McInnes
10

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Accidents Happen
Sharon Karaa
10

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I'm willing to lie about how we met...
Martin Dumbleton
9

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Famous by Default
MK Harkins
13

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Waterfall
David Graham
7

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The winning author to receive £20,000 cash prize and be recognised at a central London award ceremony this summer.

The entries for Kindle Storyteller have been received and the judging process has begun.

On this page you’ll find all the entries for Kindle Storyteller, so why not have a browse and discover your next favourite author?

Write your story.

Crime, Thrillers & Mystery

How is the winning book selected?

Readers will play a significant role in the competition, with the award shortlist compiled based on customer ratings for the titles, followed by an esteemed panel of judges - made up of both Amazon experts and literary authorities - selecting the Kindle Storyteller 2017 winner.

Who can enter?

Can any book be entered?

Yes. All entries must be previously unpublished and a minimum of 5,000 words with no upper word limit.

How can you enter your book into the prize?

How is the winning book selected?

Readers will play a significant role in the competition, with the award shortlist compiled based on customer ratings for the titles, followed by an esteemed panel of judges - made up of both Amazon experts and literary authorities - selecting the Kindle Storyteller 2017 winner.

What factors are taken into consideration as part of the customer ratings?

A number of factors from sales, to borrows and customer feedback.

Who are the judges?

The judges will be announced soon. The panel will be made up of industry experts within and external to Amazon.

How will the winning author be recognized?

The prize will be announced at a central London ceremony in July, with the winning author being rewarded with a cash prize of £20,000 and a marketing campaign to support the book on Amazon.co.uk, as well as the opportunity to have their book translated for international sales.

What is KDP?

What is KDP Select?

How are KDP authors being paid for their sales?

When will authors hear back as to whether or not they have been successful?

The shortlist will be announced in the beginning of June.

Science Fiction & Fantasy

Literature & Fiction

Independent publishing gives authors more choices than they’ve ever had in deciding how to bring their writing to readers.

The availability of independent publishing options has resulted in a more diverse set of voices telling their stories, on print or digital, and then making those stories available to more readers than ever before.

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