Test 1: Are people already searching for it?
Type your topic into Google and YouTube and look at the autocomplete suggestions. They’re real searches. If you see “for beginners”, “step by step” or “how to start”, people want guidance, which is exactly what an ebook delivers.
Test 2: Are similar books selling?
Search Amazon’s Kindle store for your topic. Competition is a good sign: it proves people pay for this. Look for books with dozens of reviews, then read the 3-star reviews. They tell you exactly what readers wish those books had done better.
Write down every complaint from 3-star reviews. That list is your competitive advantage and often your chapter list.
Test 3: Do people keep asking the same questions?
Look in Reddit threads, Facebook groups, Quora and your own DMs. Repeated questions mean repeated pain. If people ask the same thing every week, they’ll pay for one clear answer.
Test 4: Will anyone raise their hand?
Post the title and promise to your audience, even a small one, and ask who wants early access. Replies and sign-ups are a stronger signal than likes. A handful of genuine “yes, send it to me” responses is enough to proceed.
Test 5: What’s your unfair advantage?
Finish this sentence: “Unlike other books on this topic, mine…” Maybe it’s for a narrower reader, it’s faster, it’s based on your results, or it’s written for your country or language. If you can finish the sentence, you’re ready.
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