In this episode, I dive into a challenge many writers face—not a lack of ideas, but way too many of them! I talk about how it can feel overwhelming to have ten (or more) books you want to write and discuss strategies to filter those ideas into an actionable plan.
How having too many book ideas leads to overwhelm and indecision
The tool I created at bookfinder.hustleandgroove.com, which helps determine a “market hunger score” for your book topics and shows how ready the market is for your idea
Why anything over a 70% market hunger score means you’ve got a strong topic to pursue
How to handle it if all your ideas score high—hint: this is actually a good problem!
The importance of validating your ideas beyond the tool, starting with checking out your competition on Amazon
What it means if there are already books (three or more) on your topic and how to interpret Amazon’s bestseller rankings
Why nonfiction publishing is a different game now and why the book is more of an engine for other opportunities, not just an income vehicle
How consistent publishing helped me launch 45+ books and what I learned from that experience
The value of considering your own audience and what you’re already offering, to choose which book to write next
Why every nonfiction book needs a clear “what’s next?” chapter so readers know how to keep engaging with you
My encouragement to validate all your ideas, use my tool, and then pick the book that feels most aligned to write
And the reminder that your other ideas aren’t going anywhere—you can always revisit them later!
If you’ve ever felt stuck not because you lack inspiration but because you have too much of it, this episode is for you! Validate your ideas, take concrete steps, and keep the process as easy as possible.
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