Create a Bestselling Coloring Book in Under 10 Minutes (No AI Required!)

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Want to tap into the profitable niche of coloring books without spending hours on design or dealing with complicated AI programs? I'm here to show you exactly how to create a bestselling coloring book quickly and easily—no AI required!

Here's the exact process I used to publish successful coloring books on Amazon's KDP:

Step 1: Research Popular Coloring Book Niches on Amazon

Every successful product starts with market research:

Go to Amazon and type in a broad term such as "flower coloring book."
Review the suggested keywords that Amazon provides, as these indicate what customers are actively searching for.
Use a free plugin like Amazon KDP Spy to quickly analyze best-selling titles and their estimated revenue. Exclude oversaturated niches (like Coco Wo or Bold and Easy series) to find opportunities with less competition.

Step 2: Identify a Profitable Niche

Using the research above, choose a specific niche with proven demand:

Look at bestseller rankings, reviews, and customer feedback.
Aim for books published within the last two years for current trends.
Choose themes like flowers, mandalas, or mindfulness that are popular and evergreen, especially around seasons or holidays (e.g., Mother’s Day or spring).

Step 3: Quickly Source Your Coloring Pages (Without AI!)

Rather than spending hours creating consistent designs through AI, leverage the work others have already done:

Visit Etsy and search for "flower coloring book MMR (Master Resell Rights) or PLR (Private Label Rights)."
Purchase high-quality, consistent coloring page sets for a few dollars.
These pages are professionally designed, saving you significant time and ensuring quality and consistency.

Step 4: Prepare Your Coloring Book Using Book Bolt

Start a new project in Book Bolt, select the dimensions (8.5 x 11 inches), black-and-white interior, and enable bleed for edge-to-edge coloring designs.
Upload your purchased PDF pages into Book Bolt.
Adjust the pages to include blank backsides, preventing ink bleed-through, which is a critical selling point.

Step 5: Design a Professional Book Cover

A captivating cover significantly boosts your book’s appeal:

Use Canva for inspiration by searching "adult coloring book cover."
Customize templates or design your cover using elements from Pixabay or Canva's image resources.
Match your front and back covers stylistically and ensure clarity in your title and subtitle for maximum impact.

Step 6: Publish Your Coloring Book on Amazon KDP

Provide a clear, engaging title and description using keywords generated from tools like ChatGPT or Book Bolt.
Choose relevant categories such as "Coloring Books for Grown-Ups," "Mandalas and Patterns," and "Flowers and Landscapes."
Set your price competitively between $7.95 and $9.95 to optimize profit margins (approximately $1.50 - $2 per sale).

Step 7: Promote and Optimize Your Book

Order author copies to verify quality.
Gather reviews and utilize Amazon Ads to boost visibility and sales.
Continuously refine your listings based on customer feedback.

Ready to Create Your Own Bestseller?

Visit my free things page for valuable templates, resources, and PDFs to kickstart your KDP journey. If you're new to KDP or want detailed guidance, check out my comprehensive KDP Best Practices Course, designed to help you quickly master the platform.

Happy creating—and here's to your success!