10 Profitable Non-Fiction Genres
If you are trying to find the right self-publishing niche, look no further
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2 min readJul 22, 2024
Knowing your niche when self-publishing books in the non-fiction arena is essential.
Yet, most people start writing a book and then try to fit that book into a niche later.
I did that, and it was hard to get sales early on. Yet, things changed when I started thinking about my niche more before I wrote a book.
I wanted to help you with a list of 10 profitable non-fiction genres to pick from!
10 Non-Profit Genres for Your Self-Published Books
- Self-Help and Personal Development
- Health, Fitness, and Dieting
- Business and Money
- Cookbooks, Food, and Wine
- Parenting and Relationships
- Memoirs and Biographies
- Spirituality and Religion
- Education and Teaching
- Travel
- Hobbies and Crafts
How do you pick one that works for you?
Consider the Ikigia model for picking a genre to write your books. It asks four questions:
