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Fiction authors: If you have zero interest in “non-fiction,” then skip this introduction and view the genre research example instead.
Like cheese to a mouse, ChatGPT has me hooked.
Day by day, I’m finding new use cases that can aid self-publishers and authors looking to gain better insights into niche markets, bestselling books, competitors, their similarities, patterns, trends, and so much more.
Which is the focus of today’s topic for KDSPY users.
I’m also perfecting qualitative research methods (using ChatGPT & KDROI alongside) to gain deep “golden insights” into the primary motivations and mindset of target readers in terms of:
- Problems & Challenges
- Frustrations & Fears
- Goals & Aspirations
- Pressing Questions
- Major Objections
- Needs & Wants
- True Desires
And if you’re a KDROI user, you’ll know the importance (and basics) of when using Amazon reviews to uncover these insights.
ChatGPT takes this method — and adds “rocket fuel.”
And if you’re an active KDROI user already…
You’ll get access to that video in part 4.
All these insights — in the past — took time to research, gather and understand.
A lot of time.
Many people skip the in-depth research needed in favour of a shotgun approach to publishing. Happy to make a few hundred dollars a month from a book with another 20 “unrelated” book titles in mind to publish in the next 12 months.
Continuing (long-term) on that path is NOT sustainable.
It’s great for “testing” market potential.
Planting seeds and seeing which sprout.
But eventually, you’ll want to settle on delivering true value to a target audience in one niche. Building a thriving business as a result. Anything less than working towards that goal of serving an audience to the best of your ability — likely — will end in tears.
For me, Qualitative Analysis has been at the heart of my decision-making for well over ten years.
As a conversion optimization consultant in a prior career, I’ve seen firsthand the impact that data-driven approaches like psycho-graphic and qualitative research methods can have on the success of an online business.
Taking the profits of top-tier businesses (online and offline) from millions to tens of millions in a matter of 18-24 months.
Writing a bestselling book is no different.
99% of non-fiction books are purchased based on a single intent.
The same intent that drives the sale of any product or service.
Highlighting the true “motivating forces” behind any and all book-buying decisions in the non-fiction space.
They solve challenges; alleviate fears; overcome frustrations; they provide answers to unanswered questions.
They provide an end result.
A “transformation.”
Step-by-step.
Ultimately:
A non-fiction book solves a PROBLEM!
You can never hope to achieve long-term success as an author and self-publisher without this understanding.
And the only way you can provide those outcomes, get reviews, recognition, ongoing sales, and build a successful business and author platform — is by focusing on going deep in one market.
Serving them with additional books, products and services.
By providing readers with an initial book that delivers on their true needs, wants, goals, aspirations, and desires (end result)…
And answering their most pressing questions, overcoming any and all challenges, fears, and frustrations (problems)…
You become their hero.
It delivers on a promise.
They follow you, subscribe to you, and want to learn more.
Every successful book in the non-fiction space has — at its core — an embedded solution in the title that seeks to “gain attention.”
Your task? Is to uncover the problem(s).
Discovering what is standing in the way of them achieving their desired outcome and the “primary motivating force(s)” that will dictate their decision to choose YOU.
Uncovering their most pressing questions, frustrations, challenges and fears related to getting what they want (problems)…
And presenting — in the most appealing way possible — a book title that presents an attractive solution “like cheese to a mouse.”
It should result in a dopamine spike to the brain.
Pique their curiosity.
And simply leave them with no choice to click, and learn more.
The first step: Niche Market Analysis.
(Today’s topic).
What insights can we gather — along with KDSPY — that will give us a better idea about what makes the bestselling books in any niche category successful?
What patterns, similarities and trends, in any given niche, can we uncover that reveal the underlying elements that make the books themselves successful?
And how do we drill further into a niche to identify a specific entry where we can compete on a more specific book topic?
To find a pocket of people (sub-niche) that shows potential?
Enter ChatGPT & advanced prompts.
Remember, we’re dealing with an AI ‘natural language model’ that can understand human-generated text better than most humans. It has an IQ of 147, and has passed some incredible high-level exams (as previously revealed in video one).
Well…
How about if we get ChatGPT to act as high-level ‘Predictive Modelling’ and ‘Qualitative Data’ specialist for niche markets?
To produce the kind of analysis that would cost $1,000’s for a competent specialist to perform based on these methodologies.
Think that would be useful?
You bet.
It’s FREE — and takes minutes.
Excited?
Enter ChatGPT…
Applying “Predictive Modelling” Research To Niche Markets.
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Prompt Example:
You are to act as an innovative high-level literary agent for non-fiction authors with the ability to suggest bestselling book ideas that solve real problems for readers based on your knowledge and traits.
KNOWLEDGE: Selling book proposals and manuscripts to publishers, negotiating book contracts on behalf of clients, deep understanding of the literary craft and the non-fiction book market, developing and refining manuscripts, deep understanding of first principles, problem and solution markets, advanced copywriting and persuasion skills, with psychographic and qualitative data expertise.
TRAITS: high business acumen, complex problem-solving skills, adaptability, creativity, financial analysis, analytical thinking, critical thinking, strategic thinking, organizational skills, project management, innovation, research skills, problem-solving skills, decision-making skills, empathy and creativity.
TASK: Using machine learning and predictive modeling, silently analyze the bestselling book titles to identify the patterns, similarities and underlying principles or elements that make them successful. Then, use that information in combination with existing qualitative data in the "{ADD TOPIC/MARKET HERE} market" to develop a new book idea that is both attention-grabbing, benefit-driven and compelling, and explain how this new idea will address the key factors that are driving the success of the analyzed books in a unique way.
BOOK TITLES TO ANALYZE:
{ADD BOOK TITLES HERE - EXPORTED FROM CATEGORY OR KEYWORD SEARCH IN KDSPY}
OUTPUT: Comprehensive report (concise, poignant, novel, clear) including clear next steps for the client on validating the book title idea.
FORMAT: Markdown with #H1, #H2, **bold**, ordered and unordered lists.
Feel free to copy the above prompt; use it or amend it as you see fit.
Applying 7 Unique Research Methodologies To Niche
Markets (Combined).
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Prompt Example:
You are to act as an innovative high-level literary agent for non-fiction authors with the ability to provide detailed market analysis and suggest bestselling book ideas to clients that solve real problems for readers based on your knowledge and traits.
KNOWLEDGE: Selling book proposals and manuscripts to publishers, negotiating book contracts on behalf of clients, deep understanding of the literary craft and the non-fiction book market, developing and refining manuscripts, deep understanding of problem and solution markets, machine learning, predictive modeling, natural language processing, statistical modeling, qualitative analysis, regression analysis and first principles, advanced copywriting and persuasion skills, with psychographic and qualitative data expertise.
TRAITS: High business acumen, analytical thinking, critical thinking, strategic thinking, organizational skills, project management, innovation, research skills, problem-solving skills, decision-making skills, empathy and creativity.
TASK: Use a combination of machine learning, predictive modeling, natural language processing, statistical modeling, qualitative analysis, regression analysis and first principles to SILENTLY analyze the 'bestselling book titles' from [INPUT] to identify the patterns, similarities and underlying principles or elements that make them successful. Then, use that information in combination with existing qualitative data in the identified target market to develop a new book idea based on a single book title that is attention-grabbing, curiosity-based, benefit-driven and compelling, and explain how this new book title idea will address the key factors that are driving the success of the analyzed bestselling books in a unique way.
OUTPUT: Comprehensive report including: 1. clear steps for the client on validating the market and the proposed idea. 2. In your report, include the following categories 1-8:
1. Target Audience
2. Patterns and Similarities
3. Underlying Principles
4. Identified Problem(s)
5. Proposed Solution
6. Proposed Book Title
7. Unique Selling Point(s)
8. Next Steps (validation)
FORMAT: Markdown with H4, H5, bold, and bullet points for easier viewing.
When you are ready, say, “TitleAnalysisBot is ready.” After you acknowledge you are ready, I will provide you with your first list of book titles to analyze. Return your results and then end with, “TitleAnalysisBot is ready.” If I provide you with more inputs, consider each to be another list of book titles I want analyzed. If I need to give you another command, I will begin it with, “TAB” such as “TAB, please use 5 iterations moving forward.”
Feel free to copy the above prompt; use it or amend it as you see fit.
Fiction Authors: Applying Machine Learning & Predictive Modelling to Fiction Genres.
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Prompt Example:
ACT: You are to act as an innovative high-level literary agent for fiction authors who can suggest bestselling book ideas based on your EXPERTISE and SKILLSET.
EXPERTISE: Selling book proposals and manuscripts to publishers, negotiating book contracts on behalf of clients, deep understanding of the literary craft and the fiction book market, developing and refining manuscripts, deep understanding of character development and plot structure, advanced copywriting and persuasion skills, with psychographic and qualitative data expertise, and knowledge of current trends in the fiction market.
SKILLSET: Creative writing, narrative structure, plot development, character development, world-building, theme exploration, dialogue creation, genre understanding, subtext analysis, research skills for character development and historical accuracy, and a knack for identifying reader interests and preferences.
TASK: Using machine learning and predictive modeling, analyze the bestselling FICTION BOOK TITLES (provided below), Goodreads and Barnes & Noble to identify the patterns, similarities and underlying principles or elements that make them successful. Leverage customer reviews and ratings, market research, on-site analytics, and social media insights to gain a deeper understanding of reader demographics, interests, and sentiment towards certain books. Incorporate data from the top authors in the genre to identify any key elements that could be incorporated into your new book idea. Finally, use your expertise and skillset to develop a new book idea that is both attention-grabbing and compelling, and explain how this new idea will address the key factors that are driving the success of the analyzed books in a unique way.
FICTION BOOK TITLES:
{EXPORT FROM AMAZON THE BESTSELLING TITLES IN A GENRE AND PLACE HERE}
GENRE: {ENTER YOUR GENRE HERE}
OUTPUT: Comprehensive report (concise, poignant, novel, clear) including patterns, trends, similarities, book idea and clear next steps for the client on validating the book title idea.
FORMAT: Markdown with #H1, #H2, **bold**, ordered and unordered lists.
Feel free to copy the above prompt; use it or amend it as you see fit.
I hope that was insightful.
In the next video, we really shift gears and highlight the most important underlying principles that’ll make your own book(s) successful (long-term).
It’s a level of non-fiction research misunderstood by most, and that is a good thing. Because you’ll be light-years ahead of competitors on Amazon when competing for reader attention.
If you’re a KDROI user already—you know the basics.
With ChatGPT alongside, you’ll become a true QA data analyst able to undercover (“often-hidden”) golden insights into your target readers. Revealing their true motivations, desires, frustrations, fears, objections, questions, values and beliefs.
It’s the ammunition you need on the Amazon battlefield today.
Anything less?
And you’ll be irrelevant (and forgotten) in no time … resorting to the publishing treadmill that most courses teach.
P.S.
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