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Once you’ve picked a subcategory, it’s time to investigate your potential competitors. Pick a category and subcategory that fit closest to your book idea.įor my book, I chose the category Self-Help and the subcategory Personal Transformation. Scroll down until you see the menu below and click Kindle Best Sellers. Next, click Best Sellers & More in the menu. Go to and navigate to Departments > Kindle E-Readers & Books > Kindle Books. You can find the answers to these questions in three steps: Step #1: Find Your Category On Amazonįirst, you’ll need to find a suitable category for your book idea on Amazon. Are there enough buyers? You want to make sure enough people want the type of book you plan on writing to make it worth your time.Can you compete? Checking the competitive landscape gives you an idea of how well your book can sell.
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That’s why it’s important to validate your book idea by sizing up the competition. No one wants to waste their time writing a book nobody will want to read. If you want your powerful words to be read by millions, you need to make sure there’s an existing audience of millions waiting to read them. How to Validate Your Book Idea (Before You’ve Written a Single Word)
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