I Found the Best Side Hustle for Writers to Make $1000 Every Month — Here’s How

A complete step-by-step guide to launch your first online product (as a beginner writer) and make at least $1000 a month.

Have you ever wondered how these top writers make thousands of dollars from their writing?

Let me guess: you’re thinking of the Medium Partner Program (MMP).

I, too, was thinking the same! But man, I was heck wrong...

Most of their writing income comes from selling their products.

You might be thinking, “Jamil, I don’t have any products to sell."

Don’t worry; over the past few years of writing online, I’ve found the best product to sell online. And even beginners can make money by launching and selling this product.

What’s the product?

OK, let me tell you...

It’s an ebook!

An e-book is a book in digital form. It can be formatted for the Kindle, iPad, cell phones, computers, e-readers, or other electronic devices.

Your eBook can be as short as a 15-minute read or as long as a 900-page masterpiece. It’s your call!

Use it to test your idea—like writing "Transforming Your Life" to see if your self-improvement passion can make money online.

Short or long, it’s the perfect starter product for your niche.

You can format your manuscript yourself into a digital format, or you can pay a provider to do it for you.

Now let’s say, you’ve meticulously crafted your ebook, ensuring both its content and formatting are top-notch.

However, the pivotal question arises: How do you go about selling it?

This is where the picture begins!

Allow me to guide you through a comprehensive, step-by-step process, empowering you to successfully launch your ebook and initiate sales.

Selling Your Ebook?

Selling your ebook involves four crucial steps.

Let’s start with the first one…

1. Create a Sales Funnel

Now that you’ve got your masterpiece ready to share with the world, it’s time to build a sales funnel that will turn curious readers into eager buyers.

For selling your ebook, a sale funnel typically involves stages like:

• Awareness
• Interest
• Consideration
• Conversion

It helps guide your prospects from discovering your ebook to making a purchase.

Having a sale funnel for your ebook is crucial because:

• Guided Customer Journey: A sales funnel provides a structured path for potential buyers, guiding them from awareness to purchase.
• Conversion Optimization: It optimizes the conversion process by presenting information, testimonials, and incentives in a strategic manner, increasing the likelihood of a sale.
• Building Trust: The funnel allows you to showcase your expertise, build credibility, and gain the trust of your audience through well-timed and targeted content.
• Customer Segmentation: By analyzing customer interactions within the funnel, you can tailor your approach, addressing specific needs and concerns based on where they are in the buying process.
• Automation Efficiency: Implementing a sales funnel with automation tools streamlines the selling process, saving time and allowing you to focus on creating more valuable content.

My favorite tool to create sale funnels for my online product is Systeme.io. It’s user-friendly interface and free plan make it a must-try tool.

2. Create an Email Campaign

Begin by building an email list of interested readers. Offer a free sample chapter or an informative resource related to your ebook in exchange for their email addresses.

Once you have a list, craft a strategic email campaign. Start with a series of engaging and value-packed emails that highlight the benefits of your ebook.

Share behind-the-scenes stories, author insights, or any unique aspects of your writing process.

Gradually introduce your ebook, emphasizing how it can solve a problem or enhance the reader’s life.

How to do this?

Again, Systeme.io is here to do the heavy lifting for you.

3. Automate the Funnel

Efficiency is key, especially when managing a side hustle.

Automate your sales funnel to save time and ensure a smooth customer journey.

Set up triggers and workflows that respond to customer actions, such as sending a thank-you email after a purchase or a reminder for those who abandoned their carts.

Automation not only streamlines the process but also allows you to focus on creating more content or refining your marketing strategy.

Once you’re ready with your sale funnel, Systeme.io allows you to automate it for 100% free of cost.

4. Drive Traffic Using Your Blogs

Your existing Medium blog is a valuable asset for driving traffic to your ebook.

Leverage your platform by creating engaging blog posts that resonate with your target audience.

Share snippets from your ebook, discuss related topics and provide insights that leave readers eager for more.

Optimize your blog posts for search engines to attract organic traffic. Additionally, promote your content across social media platforms to broaden your reach. Encourage readers to visit your sales funnel by strategically placing CTAs within your blog posts.

Remember, the journey doesn’t end with writing the ebook; successful selling requires a well-crafted strategy that combines creativity, technology, and a deep understanding of your audience.

With these four steps, you’re on your way to not just sharing your words but also turning them into a source of income.

Happy writing and selling!

Author: — Jamil Yousafzai