Module 1
No-, Low-, Mid- and High-Content Books – What’s the Difference?
Not all books on Amazon are created equal. In fact, your entire KDP strategy depends on what kind of book you publish.
Let’s break it down – so you can choose the right starting point for your time, skills, and goals.
🔹 No-Content Books
What they are:
Books with little to no written content. Typically include blank pages or simple lines.
Examples:
Notebooks
Sketchbooks
Graph paper books
Password logs
Effort: Very low
Market saturation: Extremely high
Profit margin: Very low
Reality in 2025:
These books are fast to create but live in the most crowded part of the KDP marketplace. You’ll need either strong branding, clever niches, or sheer volume to stand out.
🔹 Low-Content Books
What they are:
Books with light content or structured templates that provide user guidance.
Examples:
Coloring books
Puzzle books
Prompt journals
Themed planners
Calendars
Effort: Low to medium
Market saturation: Still high, especially in generic niches
Profit margin: Low to moderate
Reality in 2025:
Still viable with smart niching and quality design. Tools like Canva and BookBolt help here – but be prepared to invest effort into layout and formatting.
🔹 Mid-Content Books
What they are:
Short nonfiction books (approx. 5,000–15,000 words) focused on delivering compact, valuable information.
Examples:
How-to guides
Quick-start manuals
Niche self-help books
Short expert explainers
Effort: Medium
Market saturation: Lower - fewer sellers create these
Profit margin: High
Reality in 2025:
These are a sweet spot. High enough in value to command decent pricing, but still fast to produce – especially with AI-assisted workflows like e.g. AI AutoBooks.
🔹 High-Content Books
What they are:
Full-length nonfiction titles (15,000+ words) that go deep into a subject.
Examples:
Comprehensive self-help books
Expert deep dives
Signature methodology or frameworks
Transformational guides
Effort: High (unless automated)
Market saturation: Lower
Profit margin: Highest
Reality in 2025:
These books offer the most credibility and income potential – and thanks to new AI tools, they no longer require months of writing.
👉 We'll show you how in an upcoming module.
The simpler the book, the tougher the competition.
The more value your book delivers, the fewer people are willing to compete with you.