Introduction
If you know the general subject you'd like to write about but aren't sure which niche has the best potential, Niche Finder is the ideal place to start.
By answering a few simple questions, BookSignal generates a list of niche ideas, complete with book concepts and a recommendation to help you decide which topics are worth exploring further.
Before You Begin
Before using Niche Finder, think about:
The subject or area you'd like to write about.
Who your ideal reader is (optional).
The type of book you want to create (optional).
Don't worry if you don't have all the answers. BookSignal can still generate suggestions based on the information you provide.
What Does Niche Finder Do?
Niche Finder helps you narrow a broad subject into specific book niches with publishing potential.
For each suggestion, BookSignal provides:
A recommendation (GO, MAYBE or SKIP)
Estimated search volume
A brief market summary
Several example book ideas
When Should I Use It?
Use Niche Finder when you have a general topic in mind but need help identifying the most promising niche before investing time researching or writing your book.
Step 1 – Open Niche Finder
From the BookSignal dashboard, click Niche Finder from the left-hand menu.
Step 2 – Answer the Questions
Niche Finder asks up to three simple questions:
What would you like to write about?
Who is your ideal reader? (Optional)
What type of book do you have in mind? (Optional)
Provide as much information as you'd like. The more context you give, the more tailored the suggestions will be.
Step 3 – Wait While BookSignal Analyses Your Answers
Once you've answered the questions, BookSignal analyzes your responses and searches for publishing opportunities.
The analysis normally takes only a few seconds.
Step 4 – Review the Suggested Niches
BookSignal generates up to 10 niche suggestions.
Each suggestion includes:
A recommendation label
Estimated monthly search volume
A short market summary
Example book ideas
Continue scrolling to review the remaining suggestions.
Understanding the Recommendations
BookSignal classifies each niche using one of three recommendations:
GO
A strong opportunity that is worth investigating further.
MAYBE
A niche with potential that may require additional research before making a decision.
SKIP
A topic with lower potential based on the current analysis.
These recommendations help you quickly focus on the most promising opportunities.
Step 5 – Validate Your Chosen Niche
Once you've found a niche you'd like to explore, click Learn More & Validate in Topic Explorer.
BookSignal automatically opens Topic Explorer and transfers your selected niche for a more detailed market analysis.
What to Do Next
Congratulations! You've identified a promising niche.
The next step is to validate its market potential, analyze the competition, and discover whether it's worth writing about.
➡ Next Tutorial: How to Use Topic Explorer