Kindle Scout Guide: How to Run a Hot & Trending Campaign and Improve Your Odds of Getting Picked

by Lincoln Cole

What is Kindle Scout? Books that are selected by Kindle Scout receive some pretty huge benefits, That is why there are hundreds of authors entering the program every month and trying their hand at earning a contract to become a Kindle Press Author. Don't just be another newbie submitting their book and hoping for the get an edge over the competition and give your book a real chance to shine and become one of the 3% of books to get selected. The information contained in this guide will help you launch and run a campaign based on the compiled advice of dozens of selected authors, as well as analysis of paid and free options to increase your campaign's visibility. You'll learn things ...and so much more! It isn't about selling your products, but rather about laying down a roadmap that will help you design and run the best possible campaign for you. I was selected by Kindle Scout in 2016, and this guide can help you be next! Who doesn't like gaining an edge over the competition?

183 pages, Kindle Edition

Published October 18, 2016

About the author

Lincoln Cole is a bestselling author of dark supernatural thrillers, theological horror, and grimdark fantasy. Known for visceral show-don't-tell storytelling with morally complex anti-hero protagonists, his work explores themes of redemption, faith under pressure, survival in brutal worlds, and the cost of fighting monsters.

His published series include the World on Fire trilogy (Raven's Peak, Raven's Fall, Raven's Rise), the World of Shadows series (The Everett Exorcism, The Vatican Children, The Bishop's Legacy), The Ashen Kingdoms (Blood and Belief, The Hollow Deep), Graveyard of Empires, and the Last Light series.

Cole writes across multiple genres including urban fantasy, space opera, and military fantasy, but maintains his signature style: brutal realism, religious imagery used literally, protagonists willing to damn themselves to save others, and enemies-to-allies dynamics forged in blood.

When he's not writing, Lincoln spends his time building games, hiking Ohio's trails, and working on far too many projects at once.

Website: lincolncoleauthor.com

Reviews

[N.N. Heaven · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a must-read for anyone wanting to submit to the Kindle Scout program and be successful. Lincoln Cole is not only a bestselling author, he's a Kindle Scout author. He took his expertise analyzed all aspects of the Kindle Scout program and wrote it all down. This guide is easy to read and understand. Invaluable information from an insider. Highly Recommend!

My Rating: 5+ stars

[Jo-Ann Carson · Rating 4 out of 5]

Cole provides great insights into the Kindle Scout Program, which are helpful when you are plannng your own campaign. His writing is clear and easy to read. My only complaint is that I think it's expensive, but it's the only book of it's kind out there.

[Mercedes Prunty · Rating 4 out of 5]

Informative.

Great informative read about Kindle Scout. I wanted to read something that would give me an insight into what I might potentially try with my own books in the future. If you are thinking about it I definitely recommend this book so you know what to prepare for.

[Richard Lee · Rating 5 out of 5]

Terrific guide to entering a Kindle Scout campaign as well as an excellent start to your social media promotion of your work.

[Maxine Douglas · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great Guide

Lincoln Cole shares his experience with Kindle Scout and is candid in his sharing. Recommend reading if you are considering.

[B.J. Hyman · Rating 5 out of 5]

Helpful

Lots of good info. I'm about to run my first Kindle Scout campaign and I think what I learned here will help.

[Patrice Marks · Rating 5 out of 5]

I love how-to books written by people who have actually done what I want to do, and have been successful doing it.

I nominated Lincoln Cole's book Raven's Peak through Kindle Scout, then didn't think much of it again until I got an email saying it had been selected and for me to retrieve my free copy. How exciting!

That got me to thinking about the process of Kindle Scout selections; and low-and-behold, Lincoln wrote about it. What I like about this book is that Lincoln (his pen name) has an ease with words while at the same time giving you critical information. The book was very thorough covering details about the Scout program, the contract you sign, if it will be worth it to you, campaigning and what to expect if your book is selected or not. He also addresses rumors about the program.

Not only is this a complete guide, but it was an easy read and something I will refer my writer friends to if they decide to go the Kindle Scout route.

[Allen · Rating 5 out of 5]

Well written and insightful 'how to' book on the ins and outs and pros and cons of Amazon's "Kindle Scout" publishing program. I published my first novel as an indie and learned a lot along the way. Though it has done well, there was a lot I wish I had known beforehand. I'm thinking of going the Kindle Scout route with my next novel, so this was a very helpful guide. Highly recommended if you are thinking about publishing via Kindle Scout and want to understand how to optimize your chances of being selected.

[Jill James · Rating 4 out of 5]

I love to read how-to books from authors who have really done what they are writing about.

[Jada Ryker · Rating 5 out of 5]

As a Kindle Scout winner, I highly recommend Lincoln Cole's Kindle Scout Guide. I learned things I didn't know about KS, even after running my campaign last summer. It's as if Lincoln is sitting in Starbucks with you, chatting about KS and all he's learned and compiled. He also offers resources, including the statistics he's compiled and other websites.

[Bill Hines · Rating 5 out of 5]

Required reading for scout attempts

There's a ton of excellent info here, and handy links to blog posts and resources by others. This book is required reading if you are going to submit your book to amazon's kindle scout program.