Market Research & Analysis
Comprehensive research into publishing markets, reader segments, industry trends, and emerging opportunities.
Research services
Research first. Recommendations second.
Every Lumen engagement begins with evidence. We study the book, readers, market, and discovery landscape before defining what the findings mean for your next decision.
5connected research lenses
One integrated view of your publishing opportunity.
Consulting approach
A deeper view of the landscape around your book.
Our services work together as a connected intelligence system. Each can answer a focused question, while our packages combine them into a broader strategic view.
Book Visibility Mapping
Strategic research identifying where, why, and how books become discoverable across reader journeys.
Reader Insight Reports
Research into reader motivations, behaviors, language, preferences, expectations, and communities.
Competitive Book Analysis
Analysis of comparable books, positioning, categories, strengths, patterns, and whitespace opportunities.
Strategic Recommendations
Research-backed guidance that helps authors make informed, confident publishing decisions.
Premium research packages
Choose the depth of intelligence your decision requires.
Each package has a defined scope, completion time, and set of deliverables. We confirm fit before an engagement begins.
Prism$399
Research Snapshot
Perfect for authors seeking an expert starting point before making important publishing or marketing decisions. Prism identifies immediate opportunities and builds confidence in the next step.
Completion time2 Business Days
Deliverables
Request this package - Reader Opportunity Brief
- Comparable Books Analysis
- Strategic Recommendations Summary
Atlas$799
Market Intelligence Report
Atlas provides a broader understanding of where your book fits within today's publishing landscape, revealing positioning opportunities, reader expectations, and competitive insights.
Completion time4 Business Days
Deliverables
Request this package - Everything included in Prism
- Reader Discovery Map
- Market Positioning Report
- Category & Keyword Research
- 45-minute Strategy Consultation
Most popular
Beacon$1,599
Discoverability Blueprint
Beacon uncovers how readers search, compare, and discover books, equipping authors with evidence-based insight for long-term discoverability and decision-making.
Completion time7 Business Days
Deliverables
Request this package - Everything included in Atlas
- Reader Behaviour Analysis
- Competitive Intelligence Report
- Visibility Gap Assessment
- Priority Action Roadmap
- 60-minute Strategy Session
Horizon$2,699
Strategic Growth Intelligence
Designed for major launches or long-term catalogue growth, Horizon combines advanced market intelligence with strategic planning for larger publishing initiatives.
Completion time10 Business Days
Deliverables
Request this package - Everything included in Beacon
- Multi-Market Research
- Audience Segment Profiles
- Discovery Channel Analysis
- Long-Term Research Roadmap
- Two Strategy Consultations
Pinnacle$4,899
Executive Research Partnership
Our most comprehensive engagement, created for high-value publishing projects requiring executive-level research, intelligence, and strategic guidance.
Completion time15 Business Days
Deliverables
Request this package - Everything included in Horizon
- Executive Intelligence Report
- Comprehensive Market Opportunity Analysis
- Advanced Reader Landscape Research
- Quarterly Strategic Review Session
- Executive Presentation of Findings
Need a custom scope? Tell us what you are trying to understand.
Designed for consequential moments
Bring research in before the decision becomes expensive.
01Before defining your positioning
02Before investing in visibility
03Before a major book launch
04Before expanding into a new market
05Before planning catalogue growth