How to find a profitable ebook niche
A broad field, a precise niche: where a reader is looking for a concrete answer.
Like this niche? Makebook helps you build the book's outline, then write the whole thing in your voice.
Start my bookThe guide
To find a niche, start from a field you know well enough to talk about without preparing. An ebook sells on a promise, so you need a reader with a specific problem who is looking for an answer right now. The field gives you the ground, the problem gives you the reader.
Then narrow it down with three questions. Who, exactly, has this problem? What have they already tried without success? What do you do differently? Your differentiating angle often comes from your own experience: a niche chosen with your background in mind is more credible and easier to write.
Beware of niches that are too broad, which make you write a superficial book, and niches that are too tiny, which don't have enough readers. Finally, check that you can go the distance: a good niche should be able to give rise to several books.
Frequently asked questions
What is an ebook niche?
A niche is a specific sub-topic with an identified reader and a problem to solve. "Cooking" is a field; "gluten-free cooking for a child with allergies" is a niche.
How do I know if a niche is competitive?
Search the topic on Amazon and look at the top books, their publication dates and their reviews. A niche where titles are old or barely reviewed leaves room. This check stays qualitative: it doesn't replace a numbers-based market study.
Is a narrow niche really better?
In most cases, yes. A book that answers a very specific need gets found and recommended more easily than a general book lost in the crowd.