09/18/2025
1. Self-Published E-books
Write short stories, guides, or niche books and sell them on platforms like Amazon Kindle or Selar.
You write once, and your book generates royalties every month with no extra work.
Also if you don't have a strong personal brand one way to also develop one is to write e-books and give them out for free.
2. Paid Newsletter Subscriptions
Create a weekly or monthly newsletter with creative insights, poems, or stories, charging readers for premium editions.
This builds directly on your talent and loyalty from readers who want consistent content.
Do not assume no one will pay. Do it first. I remember the first time someone gave me $100 on substack as a gift of appreciation for the newsletter articles I write.
3. Anthology Contributions
Contribute to joint anthologies or magazines that pay per accepted story or poem.
You gain exposure and royalties without having to publish the whole book yourself.
Get online and research for these and you will find them.
4. Greeting Card & Quote Writing
Sell your original quotes, poems, or short verses to greeting card companies or online sellers.
This works well because creative writers are already skilled at powerful short expression. Get on google and research more on this.
5. Ghostwriting for Professionals
Offer ghostwriting services for books, speeches, sermons, or personal memoirs etc.
Professionals will pay well, and you can recycle frameworks for multiple clients.
For example, many books published by billionaires and influential people are not written by them.
6. Corporate/Community Event Scripts
Write speeches, introductions, and MC scripts for weddings, graduations, or corporate functions.
These are one-time works that can be reused or resold with little adaptation.
You need to reach out especially to corporate institutions and promote your services.
7. Blog with Ad Revenue & Sponsorships
Start a blog around storytelling, culture, or advice and monetize via ads or sponsored posts.
Creative writers can easily generate evergreen articles that attract readers for years.
8. Freelance Content Licensing
License your past articles, blog posts, or poems for reuse in newsletters, websites, or school materials.
You earn from work you already created without writing anything new.
9. Audiobook Adaptation of Writings
Convert your stories or essays into audio format and sell through audio platforms.
One recording can sell repeatedly while reaching audiences who prefer listening.
10. Subscription-Based Writing Community
Build a private group where members pay monthly to access your stories, prompts, or mentorship.
Your talent becomes a hub for like-minded readers and writers.
11. Copywriting Templates (Plug-and-Play)
Turn your writing talent into fill-in-the-blank templates for emails, captions, or ads.
Businesses will pay because templates save them time while leveraging your skill.
12. Microfiction on Social Media with Sponsorships
Build a following by posting short, powerful stories and monetize through sponsored posts.
It’s free to start, and brands love sponsoring viral content.
13. Paid Access to Writing Challenges
Organize 7–14-day creative writing challenges with a small entry fee.
Challenges engage members and create repeat income without heavy ongoing effort.
14. Children’s Storybooks (Digital & Print)
Create illustrated storybooks with short narratives for children and sell to parents or schools.
Short stories are quick to produce and highly evergreen in demand.
15. SEO Writing for Websites
Learn SEO basics and write keyword-rich articles for businesses, charging per article or retainer.
This uses your creativity with structure to make money from online clients.
16. Social Media Caption Writing
Package witty captions, storytelling posts, or content calendars for businesses.
Writers who can hook attention in short form are in high demand.
17. Scriptwriting for YouTube Creators
Write scripts for vloggers, trainers, or comedians who need structured storytelling.
You write once; they perform and credit/pay you regularly. Reach out to them and propose.
18. Online Course Creation (Teaching Writing or Creativity)
Build and sell a short course on creative writing, storytelling, or personal expression.
Record once, and your course sells for months or years.
19. Grant & Proposal Writing
Train quickly in grant/proposal writing to support NGOs and community organizations.
One strong proposal can be reused and adapted for multiple projects.
20. Personal Branding Consultant for Professionals
Help busy leaders articulate their message, LinkedIn bio, or story online.
You combine writing talent with digital platforms to package others’ stories for pay.
To your success and beyond
Dr. BM Enuh
#2025
