Is Your Idea a Good One?

A guided process to help you determine whether your book idea has real market demand—or if it's likely to sell only to friends and family.

Before you invest months of time, hundreds (or thousands) of dollars, and a lot of emotional energy into your book, it's worth pausing to ask one important question:

"Will this idea actually resonate with readers beyond my inner circle?"

If this sounds familiar, you're in the right place

  • You love your idea, but you're unsure if others will

  • You don't want to pour time and money into something that doesn't sell

  • You've seen books launch to silence—and you don't want that experience

  • You want to make a thoughtful, informed decision before moving forward

This doesn't mean you're doubting yourself. It means you're taking your book—and yourself—seriously.

The Truth About Ideas

A "good" idea isn't just creative. It's viable.

An idea can be beautifully written and deeply meaningful—and still struggle in the market. Is Your Idea a Good One? is designed to help you look at your book idea through a practical lens so you can answer questions like:

Is there real demand for this topic?

Are readers actively buying books like this?

How crowded is this space—and can my book stand out?

Am I about to make a smart investment… or an expensive guess?

This is about clarity—not criticism.

What makes this different

This is not:

  • A hype-filled "publish fast" promise

  • A complicated market research course

  • A judgment of your creativity or worth as an author

This is:

  • A calm, guided evaluation

  • A way to protect your time, money, and energy

  • A decision point that saves you from avoidable mistakes

  • A framework you can reuse for future books

You don't move forward blindly. You move forward informed.

Inside this experience, you'll learn how to:

Market Demand

Evaluate real market demand (not opinions or encouragement)

Competition

Understand competition without overwhelm or comparison paralysis

Warning Signs

Identify early warning signs that an idea may struggle

Potential

Confirm when an idea does have potential—and why

Next Steps

Decide whether to move forward, pivot, or pause with confidence

Both outcomes are wins.

Who this is for

This is for you if:

  • You want your book to reach readers beyond friends and family

  • You care about making wise decisions before investing more

  • You value clarity over rushing

  • You want confidence, not guesswork

This is not:

  • You're determined to publish without evaluating the market

  • You're looking for shortcuts or trends

  • You're not open to honest answers

  • You're writing for family, not broader sales

What's included

Guided Video Training

Clear, focused, no fluff

Market Analysis Guidance

Simple approach explained plainly

Step-by-Step Checks

Competition and demand checks you can follow

Clear Outcomes

Know exactly what to do next

No overwhelm. No busywork. Just clarity.

What happens when you're done?

One of two things will happen:

Validate & Move Forward : You validate your idea and move forward with confidence, knowing there's real market demand.

Pivot with Insight : You pivot with insight and avoid wasted investment, saving months of time and money.

Either way, you gain clarity—and peace of mind.

About Your Instructor

Hey, I'm April Cox!

April is the founder of Little Labradoodle Publishing and creator of Self-Publishing Made Simple—a program designed to help authors navigate the self-publishing process, avoid confusion, and save time and money.

With over 10 years of experience in the publishing industry, she has helped thousands of first-time authors successfully publish their books. This session was created specifically to help you validate your book idea—or pivot to one with more potential—before investing further.

"The authors who feel the most peace about their books are the ones who pause at the right moment, ask good questions, and make informed decisions."

Invest in clarity

One simple price. No subscriptions. No hidden fees.

Self-Publishing Made Simple

One-time investment

  • Guided video training (clear, focused, no fluff)

  • Simple market analysis guidance

    Step-by-step competition & demand checks

  • Clear outcomes framework

    Lifetime access to all materials

$49

Make a wise decision before you invest more.

Ready to find out if your idea has what it takes?

Take the first step toward clarity—and peace of mind.

Join thousands of authors who made informed decisions about their book ideas.

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