What is kindle vella?

Kindle Vella was Amazon's platform for serialized fiction. It allowed authors to publish stories in short, episodic installments, typically ranging from 600 to 5,000 words. Readers could purchase tokens to unlock episodes and follow their favorite stories.

Here's a breakdown of key aspects:

• Concept: Serialized fiction, delivered in episodes.
• Tokens: Readers used tokens to unlock episodes. The number of tokens required varied depending on the episode length.
• Author Earnings: Authors earned royalties based on the number of tokens readers spent on their stories.
• Free Episodes: The first few episodes were often offered for free to attract readers.
• Crowns: Readers could award "Faves" (essentially votes) to their favorite stories each week. The top Faved stories were featured on the Kindle Vella store.
• End Date: Kindle Vella has shut down, with the final day for authors being July 26, 2023. Stories were removed from the Kindle Store on September 6, 2023.