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While I'm definitely an advocate of authors writing what they want to write, I also know that for most romance authors, they want to profit from their passion. It's the dream, right, to write books you love and make money from them?
But with the romance genre more saturated than ever, it can feel like an uphill battle for authors to figure out exactly what to write that both interests them, and attracts enough readers to get sales.
That's why below, I've listed three paranormal romance sub-genre niches that, at least right now, are relatively low in competition, but high in keyword searches, meaning there's plenty of demand, but not enough supply.
You can use these niche ideas as a jumping off point for your next series, a writing prompt, or just an excuse to take a deep-dive into a new-to-you sub-genre. And if you want one of them makes you go "yes, I want to write this!," why not buy a unique plot or series concept suited to your style and author brand, or a detailed plot outline so you're ready to start writing?
Paranormal Reverse Harem Academy Romance
Popular series themes: Magic, mystery Popular Tropes: Chosen one, professor-student, forbidden romance, demons
Average page number: 400
Steam level: Spicy/Steamy
Paranormal Small-town Romance
Popular series themes: Magic, romantic comedy, cozy
Popular tropes: Witch, shifter
Average page number: 175
Steam level: Open door
Paranormal Urban Fantasy Romance
Popular series themes: Magic, the supernatural, dark romance
Popular tropes: Vampires, monsters
Average page number: 375
Steam level: Open door
Until next blog post, happy reading and writing!