Article writing for the Kindle

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  There is a little known niche in Kindle publishing. Article writing. This is a great alternative for those authors that have a wealth of information to share and want to get paid for sharing it. Everything from travel to how to can be written and published on Amazon and Kindle as an article. These short informative articles can be as short as three thousand words, or as long as thirty thousand.

   Keep your front matter low, due the fact that it is a short article You want the reader to get a good sample of the writing style and content. Since the kindle only gives a ten percent sample in the look inside feature you need to put the writing at the fore front. Consider leaving what you would normally put at the front for the last few pages. Use only your author name, title and copy-rite for front matter, any dedication or citations for the end.

     I would also suggest clearly stating in the description that it is an article. You don't want your customer to buy it thinking it is a novel and be disappointed. Due to the fact that amazon allows returns for digital content within seven days, you want them to be well aware of what they are buying. If the return ratio tops out at 2% amazon will pull your content. Don't let that happen.

   Some of us may never be the article writing type. I couldn't write a good article if my life depended on it. But there are quite a few authors out there that could benefit from this side niche. Give a try and see if it works for you. If anything it will help you stock your digital shelves.

Until next time, happy writing and may your muse be at your side.
Dawn