Publisher Rocket

Publisher Rocket for Keywords and Category Selection

Have you ever wondered what keywords would perform best for your book?
Or what categories you should choose for your book?
Or how much your competitors are making with their book?

If so, then I have the perfect tool for you. It was specifically created for authors who wish to sell more books and ebooks.

Most authors prefer to spend their time writing books instead of marketing them. Over the years, I’ve read all sorts of articles and books on book marketing, and one of the most helpful tools I’ve found is Publisher Rocket.

Publisher Rocket helps in four key areas:

  1. Best keywords for a book
  2. Who an author’s competitors are
  3. Best categories for a book
  4. Best keywords for Amazon ads

Amazon Keywords

Keyword search results for “coaching kids”

With this tool, you can stop guessing what keywords you should be using for your books and instead find keywords that have been typed into Amazon’s search bar by real shoppers. New authors should look for keywords with over 100 Estimated Amazon Searches per Month (the higher the better) and a Competitive Score under 40 (the lower the better).

Amazon Competition Analyzer

Competition search results for “coaching kids”

One of Publisher Rocket’s most powerful features is its Competition Analyzer that lists the books that rank on the first page of Amazon for a particular keyword. This feature also allows you to see how well any of your competitors’ books are performing and in what categories their books are currently enrolled in.

Amazon Categories

Categories for the book Every Moment Matters

Publisher Rocket also lists all of Amazon’s 11,200+ categories and subcategories, along with how many books you would need to sell in order to be the #1 bestseller. So instead of sifting through all those categories ourselves, this tool does all this for us.

Amazon Ads

And if you run sponsored ads on Amazon for your books, then this tool is absolutely indispensable, because its ads feature helps authors effectively and efficiently create a large list of profitable keywords for any of their campaigns.

Publisher Rocket Cost

One plus of Publisher Rocket is that it’s currently a one-time investment. Unlike other software, it doesn’t require a recurring, monthly subscription fee. It also comes with a 30-day money back guarantee. Between November 27 and December 2, 2025, you can save $80 during their Black Friday sale (affiliate link).

I’ve been using this software for years now and can’t imagine launching a book without it. I hope you find it as helpful as I do.

More Blog Posts

Hi, I'm Danelle!

I specialize in Christian non-fiction editing and help new authors design and self-publish their books. I live in Kentucky with my husband Kevin and our two young boys. We love to read, play outdoors, and travel. 

Wondering where to start? Get my free Prep for Publishing Checklist!