Find Your Perfect Publishing Niche—With the Help of AI
In a rapidly shifting publishing landscape, writing what you love is only half the equation. To make smart choices with your time, energy, and pen names, you also need to write what sells—and what’s underserved. That’s where this course comes in.
Choosing a Publishing Niche is your step-by-step guide to identifying marketable genres and subgenres using both traditional research methods and the latest AI tools. Whether you're launching a new pen name, testing a new genre, or just looking to write your next book with more strategy, this class will show you how to spot trends, validate opportunities, and make informed publishing decisions—without expensive software or guesswork.
Why This Course is Perfect for You
Take the Guesswork Out of Genre
Stop wondering whether your story idea will land. In this class, you’ll learn how to analyze the Kindle store, identify bestseller patterns, and recognize underserved niches with real-time data. You’ll also discover how to combine your creative instincts with solid research—so you can write what you love and what readers are hungry for.
Learn to Use AI as a Research Assistant
This isn’t just a theory lesson. You’ll get hands-on with ChatGPT, Claude, Perplexity, and other free or affordable tools to evaluate trends, extract tropes, and compare subgenres side by side. Whether you're a tech beginner or a seasoned AI user, you’ll learn how to use these tools strategically to support your publishing career.
Plan Your Next Pen Name with Confidence
Thinking about branching out into a new genre or launching a new identity? This course teaches you how to test ideas before you invest time in a series. You’ll learn how to validate your hunches, analyze competing covers and blurbs, and uncover overlooked trends just waiting to be filled.
What You’ll Learn
How to Spot a Hot Niche (Before It Peaks): Learn to identify genres and subgenres with strong sales, low competition, and plenty of growth potential.
How to Analyze the Kindle Store Like a Pro: Understand bestseller lists, hot new release rankings, and how to decode metadata that reveals what readers are actually buying.
AI-Powered Market Research: Use free or low-cost tools like ChatGPT, Claude, and Perplexity to identify tropes, character types, title trends, and emerging opportunities.
What Makes a Category Underserved: Learn to distinguish between saturated markets and neglected niches ripe for discovery.
Tools and Resources for Deeper Data: Explore Chrome extensions, keyword tools, trend newsletters, and genre-specific market reports that can sharpen your strategy.
Course Features
📺 Step-by-Step Video Lessons: Follow along as Stacey and Elizabeth walk you through live examples of genre research, trend spotting, and AI-assisted analysis.
🔍 AI Prompt Templates: Get plug-and-play prompts you can reuse in ChatGPT, Claude, or Perplexity to dig deeper into any subgenre or idea.
🧰 Free and Paid Tool Recommendations: Discover a curated list of resources (from Kindle Trends to Lytics and Publisher Rocket) that support your publishing decisions at any budget.
📈 Real-World Examples: Watch how a bestselling author evaluates everything from mafia romance to climate fiction to find hidden opportunities.
Enroll Now
Don’t leave your publishing strategy to chance. Whether you're exploring a new pen name, chasing the next big trend, or simply trying to write smarter, Choosing a Publishing Niche will equip you with the tools, insight, and confidence to pick genres that align with your goals.
No more stabbing in the dark. No more wondering if “this genre still sells.” Just clear steps, smart tools, and a path that fits your author career.