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Choosing a niche is one of the biggest challenges when publishing on Amazon KDP. This guide provides quick and easy methods to find a KDP niche, sparking countless book publishing ideas.
What is a KDP Niche?
A niche is a specific topic, interest, or category that a book focuses on. Examples include coloring books, planners, journals, activity books, notebooks, and more.
This article focuses on generating niche ideas, not validating them based on demand, competition, and profitability.
Methods for Finding a KDP Niche
Here are some effective methods to find a KDP niche:
1. Use Google
Search Google for a “list of all occupations.” Many books are written based on a specific profession or field. After obtaining the list, search Amazon for related keywords. For example, searching for “books for cardiologists” might suggest “gifts for male cardiologists,” “gifts for female cardiologists,” “funny books for cardiologists,” and so on.
2. Explore Amazon
Browse Amazon’s book categories and subcategories. For instance, under “Children’s Books,” you might find “Activities, Crafts & Games,” then “Activity Books.” Here, you’ll see coloring books, maze books, dot-to-dot books, etc. Amazon also highlights highly rated and new releases, helping you identify trends. The “Self-Help” category is another excellent source of ideas.
3. Check Redbubble
Redbubble is a print-on-demand platform. Explore best-selling products in the hardcover journal or spiral notebook categories for niche ideas. Redbubble allows filtering by profession, hobby, animal, etc., making niche discovery easier.
4. Explore Etsy
Etsy is a marketplace for handmade and creative goods. Search within the book category to uncover niches like coloring books, calendars, planners, and how-to guides. Etsy also provides lists of hobbies, allowing for topic-specific niche searches.
5. Holiday Calendar
Check a holiday calendar for seasonal book ideas. Remember to start writing holiday books early (2-3 months) to allow Amazon time to index your book.
6. Use Book Bolt (Paid Tool)
Book Bolt offers niche research based on the top 100 best-selling books and allows filtering by book type, such as notebooks, journals, music books, and puzzle books.
7. Use AI (Artificial Intelligence)
Utilize ChatGPT or other AI tools to generate KDP niche ideas for low-content and medium-content books.
8. Visit a Bookstore
Go to local bookstores and browse the shelves. Take pictures of book covers and content for inspiration.
Conclusion
Finding a KDP niche is an ongoing process. By using these methods, you can generate a long list of potential niche ideas and begin your Amazon KDP publishing journey. Remember to document all ideas and continually update your list.