Category Overview
Kindle Store › Kindle eBooks › Romance › Historical
Competition Level
High Competition
7/10
BSR Benchmarks
| Metric | Benchmark |
|---|---|
| BSR to reach Top 10 | < 300 |
| BSR to reach Top 100 | < 3,000 |
| Average Price | $3.99–$5.99 |
Historical Romance rewards strong period authenticity and series. The Regency/Victorian sub-niche is saturated but Medieval and Ancient settings have more room.
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 › Romance › Historical
- 4 If the subcategory is not selectable directly, contact KDP support and provide the BISAC code. BISAC: FIC027050
- 5 You can hold up to 3 categories per book — use all three.
Tips for This Category
- Regency is hardest — target Medieval, Viking, or Scottish Highland sub-niches
- Strong historical detail in the first chapter signals quality to genre readers
- Cover design should match the period — avoid modern-looking models