KDP Keywords Examples by Genre
Copy a starter set of phrases and fill your seven slots faster. Edit to match your book’s subgenre, tone, and audience intent.
Fiction examples
Romance
- small town second chance romance
- enemies to lovers clean romance
- billionaire fake relationship romance
- holiday romance feel good
- slow burn contemporary romance
Fantasy
- dark fae enemies to lovers
- epic fantasy found family
- sword and sorcery adventure
- romantasy royal court intrigue
- urban fantasy detective magic
Mystery and thriller
- police procedural cold case
- cozy mystery bake shop amateur sleuth
- psychological thriller unreliable narrator
- action thriller special forces
- legal thriller courtroom drama
Adjust phrasing to match your core trope and subgenre. Avoid repeating title words across slots.
Nonfiction examples
Business and money
- small business marketing plan
- freelance pricing for writers
- productivity for entrepreneurs
- email list building for authors
- personal finance budgeting workbook
Self help and creativity
- overcome writer’s block workbook
- daily journaling prompts for adults
- habit tracker simple system
- creative mindset for artists
- goal setting planner undated
Education and reference
- english grammar practice workbook
- math facts practice for kids
- homeschool planner for families
- essay writing tips for students
- resume writing guide for beginners
Focus on shopper language. Use lowercase, short phrases, and cover different intents across slots.
How to use these examples
- Pick one phrase for each core intent. Subgenre, trope or topic, audience, and outcome.
- Replace generic words with your exact subgenre or niche.
- Avoid duplicate words across slots to maximize coverage.
- Test one change at a time over two weeks.