Category Overview
Kindle Store › Kindle eBooks › Literature & Fiction › War & Military
Competition Level
Medium Competition
5/10
BSR Benchmarks
| Metric | Benchmark |
|---|---|
| BSR to reach Top 10 | < 800 |
| BSR to reach Top 100 | < 7,000 |
| Average Price | $4.99–$7.99 |
War historical fiction has a loyal male-skewing readership. WWII is the dominant setting but WWI and Vietnam are under-served. Female perspectives on war (resistance fighters, nurses, spies) are a high-growth sub-niche crossing over with literary fiction readers.
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 › Literature & Fiction › War & Military
- 4 If the subcategory is not selectable directly, contact KDP support and provide the BISAC code. BISAC: FIC032000
- 5 You can hold up to 3 categories per book — use all three.
Tips for This Category
- Female perspectives on WWII are significantly over-performing relative to supply
- Vietnam and Korean War settings have loyal niche audiences with low competition
- Authentic military detail is scrutinised — research or expert consultation is expected