As each story is individually checked by the Story Content Guidelines Team, depending on the volume of submissions, it can sometimes take longer to get a response. Currently, there is no specific timeline for when a story will be approved.
Stories with 10K+ words are prioritized above all other stories, since stories with less than 10K words are not eligible to appear on discovery shelves in the Inkitt App.
Please note that all stories are reviewed in the order they are received. The only exception to this is eligible contest entries, which are reviewed separately to ensure qualification for the contest.
Entering a story into a contest that it is not eligible for will not speed up the approval process -- ineligible stories are removed from contests, with notification to the author.
Submitting a support ticket regarding your approval status will not cause your story to skip ahead in line.
Even if your story has not been reviewed, your followers will still receive notifications, and the story will still be available through direct links you share.