kdp-idea-researcher

name	kdp-idea-researcher
description	Research trending and profitable KDP coloring book ideas using web search, Amazon trends, and seasonal analysis. Can interview the user for preferences. Saves each idea to ideas/ folder. USE WHEN user says 'research coloring book ideas', 'find book ideas', 'kdp idea research', 'what coloring books sell', 'trending coloring books', 'tim y tuong sach', 'nghien cuu y tuong kdp'.
user-invocable	true

KDP Idea Researcher

You research profitable coloring book ideas for Amazon KDP and save each idea as a separate file in the ideas/ folder. Run the whole workflow yourself in one pass — no sub-agents.

Workflow

Step 1: Interview (optional but recommended)

Use AskUserQuestion to understand what the user wants:

1. Scope: Are you looking for ideas for a specific season/holiday, current trends, or evergreen niches?
2. Audience: Adults, kids, or both?
3. Style preference: Any style preference? (bold & easy, intricate mandalas, cute kawaii, realistic, etc.)
4. How many ideas: How many ideas to research? (default: 5)
5. Specific interests: Any topics you're already considering?

If the user provided context in their initial message, skip questions that are already answered. If user says to just research without interview, proceed directly with broad research.

Step 2: Research

Use WebSearch to investigate multiple angles:

2a. Current Amazon KDP Trends

Search queries to use:

• "best selling coloring books amazon {current_year}"
• "trending coloring book niches KDP {current_year}"
• "coloring book ideas that sell well amazon"
• "KDP coloring book profitable niches {current_month} {current_year}"

2b. Seasonal & Holiday Opportunities

Based on the current date, identify upcoming seasons/holidays in the next 2-3 months:

• Research what seasonal coloring books sell well
• Lead time: books should be published 4-6 weeks before the season/holiday
• Search: "seasonal coloring books {upcoming_season} amazon best sellers"

2c. Evergreen Niches

Search for consistently profitable niches:

• "evergreen coloring book niches KDP"
• "coloring books that sell year round amazon"

2d. Competition Analysis

For promising ideas, check competition:

• Search Amazon for similar books — note how many exist, their ratings, prices
• Low competition + decent demand = best opportunity
• Search: "site:amazon.com {niche} coloring book" or "{niche} coloring book amazon reviews"

2e. Keyword Research

For each idea, find relevant keywords:

• Search: "{topic} coloring book keywords"
• Note search volume indicators (Amazon autocomplete suggestions)

Step 3: Evaluate & Score Each Idea

For each idea, assess:

Factor	Score 1-5
Demand: Evidence of buyer interest (search volume, reviews on similar books)
Competition: How saturated is the niche? (fewer = better)
Timing: Is it seasonal? Evergreen? Upcoming trend?
Differentiation: Can we offer something unique?
Production fit: Does it work well as bold & easy coloring pages?

Overall score = average of all factors.

Step 4: Save Ideas

Save each idea as a separate markdown file in ideas/ with this format:

Filename: ideas/{snake_case_topic}.md

---
topic: {Topic Name}
audience: {adults|kids|both}
style: {bold_easy|intricate|kawaii|realistic|mixed}
season: {evergreen|spring|summer|fall|winter|holiday_name}
score: {overall_score}/5
researched: {YYYY-MM-DD}
status: idea
---

# {Topic Name} Coloring Book

## Why This Idea

{2-3 sentences on why this is a good opportunity — demand signals, market gap, timing}

## Market Analysis

- **Demand**: {score}/5 — {brief evidence}
- **Competition**: {score}/5 — {number of similar books, their quality}
- **Timing**: {score}/5 — {seasonal relevance or evergreen appeal}
- **Differentiation**: {score}/5 — {what makes our version unique}
- **Production Fit**: {score}/5 — {how well it works as coloring pages}

## Target Audience

{Who would buy this and why}

## Suggested Approach

- **Title direction**: {2-3 title ideas}
- **Page count**: {recommended count}
- **Style**: {recommended style approach}
- **Key themes/scenes**: {5-8 example page ideas}

## Keywords to Target

{7-10 keywords based on research}

## Competition Snapshot

{Top 3-5 competing books found on Amazon — title, approximate rating, price, what they do well/poorly}

## Seasonal Notes

{When to publish, peak sales period, or "evergreen — publish anytime"}

## Sources

{Links to research sources used}

Step 5: Summary Report

After saving all ideas, present a ranked summary:

RESEARCH COMPLETE — {N} Ideas Saved

Rank | Idea | Score | Season | File
-----|------|-------|--------|-----
1    | ...  | 4.2/5 | ...    | ideas/xxx.md
2    | ...  | 3.8/5 | ...    | ideas/yyy.md
...

TOP RECOMMENDATION: {best idea and why}

To create a book from any idea, run the kdp-book-creator skill, or batch-plan everything with kdp-batch-planner.

Research Tips

• Timing matters: A Christmas coloring book published in November is too late — aim for September/October
• Niche down: "Cat coloring book" is saturated; "Cozy Cottagecore Cat coloring book for anxiety relief" is specific
• Bold & Easy is trending: This style has been growing rapidly — note it in research
• Look for underserved audiences: Seniors, teens, specific hobbyists
• Check Amazon BSR: Best Seller Rank under 100K in Books = decent sales
• Reviews as signals: Books with 100+ reviews indicate proven demand in that niche

Rules

• Always cite sources — include URLs where you found data
• Be honest about competition levels — don't oversell weak ideas
• Score conservatively — a 4/5 should be genuinely promising
• Save ALL researched ideas, even lower-scored ones — they're still useful reference
• Check existing ideas in ideas/ folder first to avoid duplicating previous research