List of Nonfiction Book Categories
To give you a good idea of the vast amount of possible subjects to write about take a look at this list of nonfiction categories.
List of Nonfiction Book Categories
Africana
Africa, African American, African American History, African Art, African Diaspora (outside U.S.), African History - General &, Miscellaneous African Literature, Anthropology & Sociology, East African History, North African History, Southern African History, West African History
Antiques & Collectibles
Coins, Currency & Stamps, Collectible Household Items, Collectible Jewelry and Accessories, Collectible Toys, Cultural & Social Collectibles, Entertainment Collectibles, Furniture - Antique & Collectible, General & Miscellaneous Antiques & Collectibles, Military, Police & Weapons Collectibles, Paper Collectibles, Pottery & China Collectibles, Textile Collectibles
Art, Architecture & Photography
Architecture, Architecture: Time Periods & Styles, Fashion, Decorative Arts & Design, General & Miscellaneous, History & Criticism, Individual Architects & Buildings, Individual Artists, Photography, Styles & Periods, Technique
Bibles & Bible Studies
Apocrypha, Bible Formats/Features, Bible Stories & Individual Books of the Bible, Bible Versions, Biblical Figures - Bible Studies, Commentaries - New Testament, Commentaries - Old Testament, Criticism & Interpretation - Bible Studies , General & Miscellaneous Bible Studies, Language Studies - Bible Studies, Literary Studies - Bible Studies, New Testament Studies, Old Testament Studies, Reference - Bible Studies, Specialty Bibles, Study & Reference Bibles, Study Guides, Bible - New Testament, Study Guides, Bible - Old Testament , Study Guides, Bible – Topical, Theology - Bible Studies
Biography
Artists, Architects & Photographers, Business Biography, Education Biography, Entertainment Biography, General & Miscellaneous Biography, Historical Biography, Legal Figures, Law Enforcers, Literary Biography, Medical Figures, Military Biography, Music Biography, News & Media Biography, Peoples & Cultures Biography, Political Biography, Religious Biography, Scientists, Inventors, Social Sciences & Scholars, Sports & Adventure Biography, Women’s Biography
Christianity
Bibles & Bible Studies, Christian Biography, Christian Life, Church & Church Work, General Christianity, History of Christianity, Orthodoxy & Orthodox Churches, Other Christian Denominations & Sects, Protestantism, Roman Catholicism, Theology, Christian
Cooking, Food & Wine
Asian Cooking, Baking, Desserts, Entertaining, European, Cooking, Fundamentals & Reference, General & Miscellaneous, Holiday & Religious Cooking, International Cooking, Professional, Special Diets, Specific Ingredients, U.S. Cooking, Vegetarian & Vegan Cooking, Wine & Beverages
Crafts & Hobbies
Decorative Painting, Stamping & Stenciling, Flowers & Nature Crafts, General & Miscellaneous Crafts & Hobbies, Glass & Metal Work, Jewelry, Beadwork, & Watches, Needlework & Fiber Arts, Paper, Pottery & Model making, Sewing, Textile Arts & Fabric Crafts, Toy, Doll & Miniature-Making, Woodwork & Carving
Diet & Health
Aging Well & Rejuvenation, Alternative Medicine & Natural Healing, Beauty & Grooming, Diet & Nutrition, Diseases & Disorders, Exercise & Fitness, Family & Child Health, Health, Women’s Health
Entertainment
Dance, Film, Games, Graphic Novels & Comic Books, Humor, Other Media, Music, Performing Arts, Television, Theater
Games
Activity Games & Sports-Related Games, Board Games - General & Miscellaneous, Card Games, Chess, Computer Games, Crossword Puzzles & Word Games, Educational Games, Gambling, Game Theory & Study, Peoples & Cultures, General & Miscellaneous Games, Magic, Pool & Billiards, Pranks, Dirty Tricks & Bar Games , Puzzles, Brain Teasers & Logic Games, Role-Playing & Fantasy Games, Travel Games, Trivia Games.
Gay & Lesbian
Arts & Entertainment - Gay & Lesbian Studies, Bisexuality, Business & the Workplace - Gay & Lesbian Studies, Coming Out & Family Life, Gay & Lesbian – Humor, Gay & Lesbian Biographies, Gay & Lesbian Life, Gay & Lesbian Literary Studies, Gay & Lesbian Reference, Gay & Lesbian Youth, General & Miscellaneous Gay & Lesbian Studies, Health Issues - Gay & Lesbian Studies, History of Homosexuality, Homophobia, Love & Relationships - Gay & Lesbian Studies, Multicultural Aspects/Gay & Lesbian Communities, Politics & Gay Rights, Religion & Spirituality - Gay & Lesbian Studies, Self-Help & Psychology - Gay & Lesbian Studies, Sexuality - Gay & Lesbian Studies, Transgender Studies
History
African & Middle Eastern History, Ancient History, Asian History, Australian & Oceanian History, Canadian History, European History, Reference & Study, Latin American History, Military History, United States History, World History
Home & Garden
Antiques & Collectibles, Crafts & Hobbies, Container, Small Space & Urban Gardening, Do-It-Yourself, Flowers: Roses, Gardening, House & Home, Landscaping, Lawns, Pets
Humor
American Humor - Peoples & Cultures, Animals – Humor, Books & Publications – Humor, Business, Computers & Money – Humor, Cartoons, Caricatures and Comic Strips, Education & School – Humor, Essays and Individual Humorists, Family – Humor, Gay & Lesbian – Humor, General & Miscellaneous Humor, Health & Fitness – Humor, History & Criticism, Jokes & Riddles, Language & Communication – Humor, Law & Order – Humor, Limericks & Verse, Men, Women & Relationships – Humor, Peoples & Cultures – Humor, Phases of Life – Humor, Political Humor, Psychology & Self Help – Humor, Religion & Beliefs – Humor, Sports Humor
Inspiration
Affirmations & Inspiration, Meditations, General, Religious Inspiration for African Americans, Religious Inspiration for Business & Vocation, Religious Inspiration for Families, Religious Inspiration for Teens & Youths, Religious Inspiration for the Sick, Disabled & Recovering, Religious Inspiration for Women
Judaism & Judaica
Customs, Practices, & Rituals – Judaism, Education, Jewish, General & Miscellaneous Judaism, History – Judaism, Holidays & Festivals – Judaism, Israel & the Jews, Jewish Folklore, Jewish Law, Jewish Life, Jewish Philosophy, Biography, Judaism - Comparative Studies, Liturgy – Judaism, Movements & Sects – Judaism, Mysticism & Kabbalah – Judaism, Politics & Judaism, Prayerbooks & Devotional Literature – Judaism, Rabbinate, Reference, Jewish, Scriptures & Rabbinical Literature – Judaism, Sermons, Jewish, Theology, Jewish, Zionism
Music Books
Blues, Classical Music, Country Music, Jazz, General & Miscellaneous, Music Biography, Music Business, Music Reference, Music Theory & Study, Musical Instruments, Opera, Popular & Dance Music, Rock & Roll, Sheet Music & Songbooks, World Music
New Age & Alternative Beliefs
Aliens & UFOs, Alternate Beliefs & Spirituality – Reference, Angels, Anthroposophy, Astrology, Atlantis, Auras & Colors, Cults, Demonology & Satanism, Dreams & Dream Interpretation, Fortune Telling & Divination, Fraternal Orders – Freemasonry, Fraternal Orders - General & Miscellaneous, Ghosts & Haunted Places, Graphology, Meditation, Mental & Spiritual Healing, Mysticism, Near-Death & Out of Body Experiences, New Age, New Thought, Numerology, Parapsychology, Prophecy, Reincarnation, Sacred Places, Spiritualism, Supernatural, Tarot, Witchcraft and Magic
Parenting & Family
Aging & Eldercare, Children with Special Needs, Family - Assorted Topics, Family Issues, Infants & Toddlers, Pregnancy & Childbirth, Teenagers, Pets, Cats, Dogs, Home Aquarium, Horses, Pet Birds, Pet Fish, Pet Mice, Rabbits, Hamsters, Etc., Pet Pigs, Pet Reptiles & Amphibians, General & Miscellaneous
Philosophy
Ancient & Medieval Philosophy, Asian Philosophy, European & American Philosophy, General & Miscellaneous Philosophy, Linguistics & Semiotics, Major Branches of Philosophical Study, Philosophical Positions & Movements, Renaissance & Modern Philosophy
Politics & Government
Diplomacy & International Relations , Political Activism & Participation, Political Theory & Ideology, Economic Policy, Foreign, General & Miscellaneous, Public Policy, Types of Government, Terrorism, U.S. Politics & Government - Federal Government, U.S. Politics & Government - General & Miscellaneous, U.S. Politics & Government - International Relations, U.S. Politics & Government - State & Local Governments
Reference
Almanacs, Atlases & Maps, Consumer Guides, Dictionaries & Thesauri, Encyclopedias, Etiquette, English-Language Reference, Foreign-Language Study Aids & Dictionaries, Genealogy & Family History, School Guides & Test Preparation, Weddings, Writing
Religion
Alternative Beliefs & Spirituality, Buddhism, Christianity, General & Miscellaneous, Hinduism, Islam. Judaism & Judaica, Prayer, Prayer Books & Devotional Literature
Science & Nature
Agricultural Sciences, Aquatic Life & Sciences, Astronomy, Biology & Life Sciences, Chemistry & Biochemistry, Chemistry: General & Miscellaneous, Earth Science, Ecology & Environmental Sciences, Mathematics, Nature, Physics, Science: Applied, Science: General & Miscellaneous, Science Reference
Self-Improvement
Addiction & Recovery, Aging, Emotional Healing, Inspiration, Personal Growth, Psychological Self-Help, Relationships, Sexuality
Sex & Relationships
Dating, Divorce, Love & Romance, Marriage, Relationships, Sexuality, Weddings
Social Sciences
Africana, Anthropology & Archaeology, Asian & Asian American Studies, Australian & Oceanic Studies, Criminology, Folklore & Mythology, Future Studies & Forecasting, Gay & Lesbian Studies, Gender Studies, Islamic Studies, Jewish Studies, Latin American Studies, Media & Communications, Native American Studies, Regional Studies, Social Classes, General & Miscellaneous, Sociology, True Crime, Women’s Studies
Sports & Adventure
Baseball & Softball, Basketball, Boating & Sailing, Football & Rugby, Golf, Hockey, Horse Racing, Hunting & Fishing, Martial Arts, Mountaineering: General & Miscellaneous, Motor Sports, Olympics & Olympic Sports, Outdoor & Adventure Sports, Sports & Adventure Biography, Sports: General & Miscellaneous, Tennis & Racquet Sports, Water Sports, Winter Sports, Wrestling
Study Guides & Test Prep
ACT (American College Tests) Study Guides, AP (Advanced Placement) Tests & CLEP (College Level Examination Program) Study Guides, Armed Forces Tests/ASVAB Study Guides, Book Notes, Business School Guides & GMAT Study Guides, Citizenship Test Study Guides, Civil Service & Employment Tests, College Guides, CPA Study Guides, GED Study Guides, GRE Study Guides, High School Admission Tests Study Guides, Law School Guides & LSAT Study Guides, Medical School Guides & MCAT Study Guides, Prep & Secondary School Guides, PSAT, SAT I, & SAT II Study Guides, State Educational/Assessment Tests, Study Guides - General & Miscellaneous, Teaching Exams Study Guides, Test & Study Skills - General & Miscellaneous, TOEFL Study Guides
Transportation
Automobiles, Aviation, General & Miscellaneous Transportation, Motor Sports, Motorcycles, Railroads, Ships & Shipbuilding
Travel
Africa, Australia & Oceania, Canada & North America, Cities of the World, Essays & Descriptions, Europe, General & Miscellaneous; Interests, Activities & Accommodations, Latin America & Caribbean, Middle East, National & Man-Made Wonders of the World, Phrasebooks, Travel Photography, U.S. Travel, Asia
True Crime
Assassinations & Conspiracies, Computer Crime, Crime Prevention, Crimes & Scandals, Family Violence, General & Miscellaneous, Kidnapping & Abduction, Missing Persons, Murder, Narcotics, Organized Crime, Outlaws & Lawmen of the Old West, Personal & Private Investigation, Pirates & Piracy, Prisons & Prison Life, Robbery & Burglary, White Collar & Nonviolent Crime
Weddings
Before & After, Faith & Customs, General & Miscellaneous, Wedding Paraphernalia, Wedding Planning, Wedding Services, Women’s Studies
Women’s Studies
Feminism, Women - Regional Studies, Women’s Biography, Women’s History, Women’s Studies
As you can see, there are hundreds of general and specific subjects to explore and write a book about. This isn’t even a complete list. If there is a market you know about, but not listed here consider that as well.
Throughout the rest of this section of the book you will find various tips and techniques to help you create nonfiction book ideas that sell. Try coming up with at least one idea for each tip or technique. Are you ready? Here we go!