Category Overview
Kindle Store › Kindle eBooks › Science Fiction & Fantasy › Fantasy › Epic
Competition Level
Very High Competition
9/10
BSR Benchmarks
| Metric | Benchmark |
|---|---|
| BSR to reach Top 10 | < 100 |
| BSR to reach Top 100 | < 1,000 |
| Average Price | $4.99–$6.99 |
Epic Fantasy is dominated by prolific KU authors with established series. Breaking in requires a strong magic system, world-building depth, and a series plan of 3+ books minimum.
How to List Your Book in This Category
- 1 Open your KDP Bookshelf and go to your book's details page.
- 2 Under "Categories", click Browse Categories.
- 3 Follow the path: Kindle Store › Kindle eBooks › Science Fiction & Fantasy › Fantasy › Epic
- 4 If the subcategory is not selectable directly, contact KDP support and provide the BISAC code. BISAC: FIC009020
- 5 You can hold up to 3 categories per book — use all three.
Tips for This Category
- Map and appendix signal investment in world-building — genre readers love this
- First book needs a complete story arc even within a series setup
- KU is the primary discovery mechanism — enroll in KDP Select