How to choose a (GOOD) book idea - and stick with it! @thekelseyhumphreys
How to choose a (GOOD) book idea - and stick with it!  @thekelseyhumphreys
Uploaded April 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
You have too many book concepts and you don't know where to start? I'm here to help.✨

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⏱️ CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS
0:00 – Introduction: Too many ideas, not enough clarity
0:40 – About the channel & who Kelsey is
2:25 – Tip #1: Your idea is not as special as you think
3:56 – Remove the pressure to be the "next big thing"
5:40 – How to pick one idea & why you can't do it all
6:20 – Pick the idea you can actually stick with
7:21 – Is your idea series-worthy?
7:21 – How to tell if your idea is any good
7:28 – The elevator pitch test
8:05 – Does your idea have enough tension?
11:11 – Research: Is your idea selling on Amazon?
12:25 – What's trending & how to position your book
13:02 – Recap & final advice
13:20 – Subscribe, comments & free guide

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