Introduction
Whether you're starting with a general idea or already have a specific book topic in mind, BookSignal helps you research, validate and expand your ideas before you begin writing.
Instead of guessing which books might succeed, BookSignal guides you through a simple workflow that helps you identify opportunities, evaluate potential topics and build a catalogue of related books.
This guide introduces the BookSignal workflow and explains the purpose of each tool.
Before You Begin
To get the best results from BookSignal:
Start with Niche Finder if you're still exploring ideas.
Start with Topic Explorer if you already have a specific book topic.
Continue through the workflow to build additional book ideas and organize them into a publishing series.
The Four-Step BookSignal Workflow
BookSignal is designed around a simple four-step workflow that takes you from an initial idea to a validated publishing plan.
If you already have a book idea, you can begin with Topic Explorer.
If you're still looking for the right topic, start with Niche Finder.
Step 1 – Niche Finder
What does it do?
Niche Finder helps you discover potential book topics based on your knowledge, experience or interests.
By answering a few simple questions, BookSignal generates book ideas that match your expertise and target audience.
When should I use it?
Use Niche Finder when you know the subject you'd like to write about but aren't sure which niche or angle has the best potential.
➡ Next: Validate your favourite idea using Topic Explorer.
Step 2 – Topic Explorer
What does it do?
Topic Explorer helps you evaluate a specific book idea before you begin writing.
It analyses your topic and provides useful information such as market demand, competition, suggested keywords, publishing categories and pricing guidance.
When should I use it?
Use Topic Explorer whenever you want to determine whether a book idea is worth pursuing before investing time creating your manuscript.
➡ Next: Expand your research with Book Ideas.
Step 3 – Book Ideas
What does it do?
Book Ideas generates additional book ideas related to your selected topic.
This allows you to expand one validated idea into several books aimed at the same audience.
When should I use it?
Use Book Ideas after validating a topic to discover additional publishing opportunities and build a stronger catalogue.
➡ Next: Organise your ideas with Series Creator.
Step 4 – Series Creator
What does it do?
Series Creator helps you organise related book ideas into a connected series.
Building a series makes it easier to plan future books around the same audience or subject.
When should I use it?
Use Series Creator after researching and validating multiple book ideas.
Additional Tools
In addition to the four-step workflow, BookSignal includes several supporting tools.
BSR Calculator
Estimate book sales using an Amazon Best Seller Rank (BSR).
History
History provides quick access to your previous BookSignal activity.
Projects
Projects keeps your BookSignal research organized, allowing you to return to your work whenever you need it.
What to Do Next
You're now ready to begin using BookSignal.
Choose the tutorial that best matches where you are in your publishing journey:
How to Use Niche Finder
How to Use Topic Explorer
How to Use Book Ideas
How to Use Series Creator
How to Use the BSR Calculator