#Substack success tips

[mehmetyildizmelbourne-blog]

Good News for New Writers & Bad News for Established Ones

But Both Can Be Winners with a Strategic Approach I am pleased that my new account, with 100 followers, now gets more visibility than my old account, with 101835 followers. Here is what new and established writers could do to adapt.  Today, I experienced a mix of emotions when I discovered that my new Medium account, created out of necessity after being targeted by scammers, organically gained…

[hiscalliope]

i hope luigi knows the impact he's had on adults like myself who have navigated their entire adult lives thus far knowing they're neurodivergent/struggling with mental illness and perhaps are afraid/unsure of how to get diagnosed.

seeing another person, a person considered "successful" by societal standards (with both a bacehlors and masters before the age of 25), openly admit that mental battles were being waged in his mind when the people around him were none the wiser, has such a profound impact. i hope he one day understands this. looking at substack articles for tips for neurodivergent individuals as if looking to see if he fit the bill, potentially gearing up to seeking a diagnosis, its something that makes me feel seen as someone who has always been anxious and that anxiety caused me to make decisions (or not make decisions) that snowballed into depression.

just humans trying to seek answers as to why they are the way they are or why they feel the way they feel.

he's managed to specifically connect with people who don't have their shit figured out the slightest, who feel absolutely lost in a world where neurodivergence can often be an isolating experience, who are watching life go by without a single clue as to how to take the stirring wheel and take control.

so i thank god that i've gotten to know the name luigi mangione, for being a human that taught me that even those who have everything seemingly figured may not after all and that's okay.

[blubberquark]

Are Game Blogs Uniquely Lost?

All this started with my looking for the old devlog of Storyteller. I know at some point it was linked from the blogroll on the Braid devlog. Then I tried to look at on old devlog of another game that is still available. The domain for Storyteller is still active. The devblog is gone.

I tried an old bookmark from an old PC (5 PCs ago, I think). It was a web site linked to pixel art and programming tutorials. Instead of linking to the pages directly, some links link led to a twitter threads by authors that collected their work posted on different sites. Some twitter threads are gone because the users were were suspended, or had deleted their accounts voluntarily. Others had deleted old tweets. There was no archive. I have often seen links accompanied by "Here's a thread where $AUTHOR lists all his writing on $TOPIC". I wonder if the sites are still there, and only the tweets are gone.

A lot of "games studies" around 2010 happened on blogs, not in journals. Games studies was online-first, HTML-first, with trackbacks, tags, RSS and comment sections. The work that was published in PDF form in journals and conference proceedings is still there. The blogs are gone. The comment sections are gone. Kill screen daily is gone.

I followed a link from critical-distance.com to a blog post. That blog is gone. The domain is for sale. In the Wayback Machine, I found the link. It pointed to the comment section of another blog. The other blog has removed its comment sections and excluded itself from the Wayback Machine.

I wonder if games stuff is uniquely lost. Many links to game reviews at big sites lead to "page not found", but when I search the game's name, I can find the review from back in 2004. The content is still there, the content management systems have been changed multiple times.

At least my favourite tumblr about game design has been saved in the Wayback Machine: Game Design Tips.

To make my point I could list more sites, more links, 404 but archived, or completely lost, but when I look at small sites, personal sites, blogs, or even forums, I wonder if this is just confirmation bias. There must be all this other content, all these other blogs and personal sites. I don't know about tutorials for knitting, travel blogs, stamp collecting, or recipe blogs. I usually save a print version of recipes to my Download folder.

Another big community is fan fiction. They are like modding, but for books, I think. I don't know if a lot of fan fiction is lost to bit rot and link rot either. What is on AO3 will probably endure, but a lot might have gone missing when communities fandom moved from livejournal to tumblr to twitter, or when blogs moved from Wordpress to Medium to Substack.

I have identified some risk factors:

Personal home pages made from static HTML can stay up for while if the owner meticulously catalogues and links to all their writing on other sites, and if the site covers a variety of interests and topics.

Personal blogs or content management systems are likely to lose content in a software upgrade or migration to a different host.

Writing is more likely to me lost when it's for-pay writing for a smaller for-profit outlet.

A cause for sudden "mass extinction" of content is the move between social networks, or the death of a whole platform. Links to MySpace, Google+, Diaspora, and LiveJournal give me mostly or entirely 404 pages.

In the gaming space, career changes or business closures often mean old content gets deleted. If an indie game is wildly successful, the intellectual property might ge acquired. If it flops, the domain will lapse. When development is finished, maybe the devlog is deleted. When somebody reviews games at first on Steam, then on a blog, and then for a big gaming mag, the Steam reviews might stay up, but the personal site is much more likely to get cleaned up. The same goes for blogging in general, and academia. The most stable kind of content is after hours hobbyist writing by somebody who has a stable and high-paying job outside of media, academia, or journalism.

The biggest risk factor for targeted deletion is controversy. Controversial, highly-discussed and disseminated posts are more likely to be deleted than purely informative ones, and their deletion is more likely to be noticed. If somebody starts a discussion, and then later there are hundreds of links all pointing back to the start, the deletion will hurt more and be more noticeable. The most at-risk posts are those that are supposed to be controversial within a small group, but go viral outside it, or the posts that are controversial within a small group, but then the author says something about politics that draws the attention of the Internet at large to their other writings.

The second biggest risk factor for deletion is probably usefulness combined with hosting costs. This could also be the streetlight effect at work, like in the paragraph above, but the more traffic something gets, the higher the hosting costs. Certain types of content are either hard to monetise, and cost a lot of money, or they can be monetised, so the free version is deliberately deleted.

The more tech-savvy users are, the more likely they are to link between different sites, abandon a blogging platform or social network for the next thing, try to consolidate their writings by deleting their old stuff and setting up their own site, only to let the domain lapse. The more tech-savvy users are, the more likely they are to mess with the HTML of their templates or try out different blogging software.

If content is spread between multiple sites, or if links link to social network posts that link to blog post with a comment that links to a reddit comment that links to a geocities page, any link could break. If content is consolidated in a forum, maybe Archive team could save all of it with some advance notice.

All this could mean that indie games/game design theory/pixel art resources are uniquely lost, and games studies/theory of games criticism/literary criticism applied to games are especially affected by link rot. The semi-professional, semi-hobbyist indie dev, the writer straddling the line between academic and reviewer, they seem the most affected. Artists who start out just doodling and posting their work, who then get hired to work on a game, their posts are deleted. GameFAQs stay online, Steam reviews stay online, but dev logs, forums and blog comment sections are lost.

Or maybe it's only confirmation bias. If I was into restoring old cars, or knitting, or collecting stamps, or any other thing I'd think that particular community is uniquely affected by link rot, and I'd have the bookmarks to prove it.

Figuring this out is important if we want to make predictions about the future of the small web, and about the viability of different efforts to get more people to contribute. We can't figure it out now, because we can't measure the ground truth of web sites that are already gone. Right now, the small web is mostly about the small web, not about stamp collecting or knitting. If we really manage to revitalise the small web, will it be like the small web of today except bigger, the web-1.0 of old, or will certain topics and communities be lost again?

[theambitiouswoman]

Hey sweet girl! I just wanted to say at the top that I LOVE your blog! It's so helpful and inspiring 💞

I was just wondering if you had any tips on how to start a blog? I'd love to try but have no idea where to begin or what to do and would greatly appreciate any help from you. ILYSM 🎀

Hey lovely!

Thank you SO much for the sweet words, I’m excited for you to start your blog!

Starting a blog can feel like a lot, but what makes a blog successful is actually staying true to your words. People can tell when you FEEL what you are saying.

Pick a niche you love & can talk about for days. Within that niche, talk about things you wanted to learn/ needed to hear, because other people might be looking for the same thing. Without a niche, it's very hard to attract the right audience because people wont feel like they can connect.

When I started this blog, It was when I had started a business and I wanted to document my journey and feelings. I am actually insanely vulnerable here with you guys than I am with most my friends IRL hahahha But I am so grateful for putting myself out there because I thinks thats what really helped me connect and find people who "get me" on this platform.

As your blog grows and people interact, you will see what subjects they are most interested in and can format your contact towards that. But most important is to first put A LOT of content out there. Even now, I post 5-10 times a day even though my blog has grown so much by the grace of God.

Pick a blog name thats cohesive with your niche and catchy.

Pick a platform you want to use to post in... Substack, Blogger, Wordpress, Blogspot, tumblr

Pick a theme you like that feels cohesive.

If you aren't using tumblr, you will need to buy a DOMAIN name and a HOSTING plan. I use Godaddy for everything.

You will also need to create key pages: About page, Contact page, Blog page, Privacy Policy

Then once everything is set up, you can start writing :)

If you need writing ideas, search for posts on instagram, x, tiktok, answer the public etc in the niche you are interested in, see whats popular and then write your own thoughts and opinions since you know its a popular subject.

SEO helps people find your blog through Google. To optimize your content, make sure your posts include relevant keywords, meta descriptions and other SEO basics. When you are writing quality content, the SEO will naturally follow tbh.

You can promote your blog on social media platforms, I don't do this.. but it definitely helps drive traffic!

Stay consistent with your posts. Don't put a lot of pressure on yourself, maybe bulk create and schedule them... but being consistent is very important.

In Short.. pick a name for your blog and start writing. If you don't start, you won't know how to optimize & make it better.

You’ve got everything it takes to make your blog a beautiful space for inspiration and connection. Don't overthink it. Take it one step at a time and enjoy the creative process.

I am so excited for you! 💞

[kidestom]

The Two Hands of Successful Manifestations

You can now subscribe to posts from me on my Substack page or get them in your inbox through my newsletters.

Never miss a tip!

[techniver]

Where can I post my articles which I write freely without following anybody's rules and get paid?

There are many platforms where you can post your articles and get paid without following any strict guidelines. Here are a few options to consider:

Medium: Medium is a popular platform for writers of all levels, and it's a great place to build an audience and get your work noticed. You can earn money through Medium's Partner Program, which pays writers based on the number of views and claps their articles receive.

Substack: Substack is another popular platform that allows writers to build their own subscription newsletters. You can set your own subscription price, and you'll keep 95% of the revenue.

Patreon: Patreon is a platform that allows you to create a community around your work. You can offer your patrons exclusive content, early access to new articles, and other perks.

Vocal Media: Vocal Media is a platform that pays writers based on the engagement their articles receive. You can earn money through views, likes, and comments.

HubPages: HubPages is a platform that allows you to write articles on a variety of topics. You can earn money through Google AdSense ads that are displayed on your articles.

In addition to these platforms, there are many other websites and online communities that are looking for high-quality content. You can find a list of these websites by doing a simple Google search. The most important thing is to create high-quality content that people will want to read and share.

Here are some additional tips for getting paid to write:

Find a niche: It's easier to stand out from the crowd if you focus on writing about a specific topic.

Promote your work: Share your articles on social media and other online platforms.

Build relationships with other writers: Networking can help you find new opportunities and get your work noticed.

Don't give up: It takes time to build a successful writing career. Don't get discouraged if you don't see results overnight.

I hope this helps! If you have any other questions, please don't hesitate to ask.

Please Follow, comment, and like this answer if you found it helpful.

[honeytonedhottie]

master list (continued)⋆.ೃ࿔*:･🎀🍰

loa content

self concept in urself as creator

manifesting in steps

how i love to manifest

my reality my rules, the manifesting mentality

mini loa success story - money

getting into school of choice + perfect PSAT score success story

manifest!

what is the loa and how to apply it

beauty and fashion content

micro glow up part 1

micro glow up part 2

pretty girl handbook

2024 fashion so far and my two cents

upgrading ur nail game

signature scents

my personal style

being put together pretty

beauty tips and tricks

my bodycare routine

my favorite 90's fashion trends

beyonces hyper feminine style in the 90s-2000's

spicing up ur school uniform

accessorizing like an it girl

it girls guide to haircare

bombshell

the relationship between fashion and confidence

pink academia content

financial literacy continued

beauty and brains

wellbeing content

dealing with stress

taking control of ur wellness

self improvement content

getting it together

resources

celebrity energy

cultivating a high maintenance lifestyle

how im preparing for 2025

putting you first

fostering and living out confidence

decentering men and recentering urself

for funsies

my birthday plans

my signatures

little details from my night routine

what happened to originality?

my birthday wishlist thus far

honeys guide to winter

feeling like a princess

my favorite looks from the victorias secret fashion show 2024

things to put in ur fashion journal

2025 ins and outs

the it girls magazine

september catalogue

october catalogue

november catalogue

december catalogue

announcement

magazine is on substack now!

confessions of a teenage it girl

confession session one

master list⋆.ೃ࿔*:･🎀🍰

BLOG RULES

loa content

my manifestation opinions

perfect princess affirmations

what do i manifest next

how to build confidence in urself as a creator

take the pressure OFF

you find the law for a reason

subtle saturation

breaking the cycle

how to ignore the 3D and be unbothered

how 2 stop a manifestation spiral

saturation challenge

girl get UP

lets talk manifestation

are u still obsessed with the 3D??

impossible is impossible

robotic affirming

imagination life is ur creation

reprogramming ur mind with affirmations

dolly saturation sessions : 1 2 3 4 5 6

trying to make a script

beauty and fashion content

products i love

effortlessly pretty

refresh, reboot shower routine

summertime beauty routines

lets talk skincare

extra self care routine

it girls guide to fragrance

soft skin 101

being creative with fashion

DIY beauty

all about fragrance

pink academic content

get ready to get back to school

my back to school list

exam prep

how to be a whole new student this school year (MASTERPOST)

financial literacy

wellbeing content

things that make me feel clean and fresh

lessons in protecting ur peace

to be a little healthier

how to protect urself and stop breaking ur own heart

what i learned during my reflection period

reset, refresh, move on

maintaining the mind

girl exorcism

slow morning routine

ways to look after ur mental well being

dealing with ur period

how to embrace being alone

starting ur healing journey

romanticizing ur night routine

self improvement content

how i manage multiple interests

how to keep a dolly mind

incorporating chic-ness and elegance into ur lifestyle

how to be ur own muse

planning basics

hottie's habits

about self respect

take care of YOU first

your greatest accomplishment is urself

how to be more feminine

the victim mentality

how to cultivate growth

simplified tunnel vision

celebrity energy

your guide to effortless glamour

ditch the desperation

the monthly necessities

maintaining/creating a social life

growing ur femininity

building ur dream life

confidence

goal ideas

for funsies

how to be a dessert

summer activities without screens

hot girl summer reminders

hot girl summer

honey's diary season ep 1

honey's diary session ep 2

honey's diary session ep 3

all about role models

girly morning and evening rituals

hyper femininity

your guide to casual glam

hyper girliness

some of my favorite shows and films

things to add onto ur morning routine

follow along morning routine

my girly arts and crafts era

honey's guide to fall

the it girls magazine

august catalogue

july catalogue

june catalogue

may catalogue

april catalogue

[bethestaryouareradio]

Mocktails and Housecleaning

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[ear-worthy]

Teaching Through Emotions Podcast: Transforming Negative Emotions Into Understanding

Studies indicate that approximately 44% of K-12 teachers often or always feel burned out. This is higher than the average burnout rate for other professions. A 2022 Gallup poll reported that K-12 workers have the highest burnout rate in the US.

Teaching through Emotions is a podcast and newsletter for teachers on the verge of burnout. Betsy Burris shares practical tips and heartfelt stories to help people navigate relationships and really connect with one another. Sometimes, it’s for teachers, but mostly, it’s for everyone.

Betsy has been guiding teachers for the past 40 years in making sense of their emotions so they can have better relationships with even their most difficult students (and other people in their lives) and foster success and joy in their work.

Teaching through Emotions is a rare form of relief for educators. Rare because it focuses on the bedrock of teaching — relationships — and rare because it turns negative emotions into understanding, compassion, and effective plans of action.

Betty says: “It’s not psychotherapy, and it’s not life coaching. It’s more like psycho-coaching: using psychological frames to coach teachers through tough feelings to more attuned and effective teaching. In a nutshell, Teaching through Emotions is about using your emotions to feel better and teach better.”

Betty Burris has a robust Substack newsletter page with helpful information for teachers.

Betsy observes, “I am devoted to the idea that teachers need support in developing and maintaining their Social-Emotional Competence so they can flourish in classrooms, just as we hope students will. Teaching can be incredibly difficult and wearying for teachers, but there are few jobs as important. I help teachers do that job with hope, joy, and success.”

The podcast has a fascinating history. It began in 2021 and released episodes sporadically through those years. After releasing only one episode each in 2023 and 2024, Burris seems to be on track in 2025, with five episodes released since March 20th.

The podcast’s unique intro music is hard to describe, but it could be called a mix of adult contemporary and folksy a cappella. Burris is an excellent narrator and interviewer with an evident passion for this topic.

In the April 17th episode, Betty unpacks a classroom story from Siobhan, a special ed teacher working with high schoolers who grapple with big emotions, by acting out in significant ways. What happened when her students broke a deal they made? How did Siobhan handle it? (It wasn’t pretty, at first! But then it got, well, amazing.)

In the episode, Betty and her co-host Joe discuss why students might get “insufferable” in the first place and what they might be communicating, how to prevent obsessive self-blame that can lead to insomnia, what makes for a healthy “holding environment” in a classroom, and how to talk frankly with students about classroom dynamics.

Clearly, this podcast is intended for teachers in a classroom setting. However, thousands of people in business positions could be helped by this podcast, including Training managers, HR orientation managers, Onboarding supervisors, on-the-job trainers, and even driving instructors and call center trainers.

In a nutshell, Teaching through Emotions is about harnessing your emotions to feel better and teach more effectively. In today’s turgid educational environment with entitled parents, conspiracy theories about cat boxes in schools, book bannings, culture wars exploiting children, and anti-intellectualism transforming teachers from heroes into political enemies, this podcast is more needed than ever before.

[trendsnova]

How to Crush Side Hustles & Build Passive Income in 2025

Having a single income source in 2025 is playing financial roulette. As the cost of living continues to increase and job markets are changing rapidly, millions are opting for side hustles and passive income, not as a need but as a necessity.

Whether you're looking to break free from paycheck-to-paycheck living, save up for that dream vacation, or amass long-term riches, the great news is: there's never been a better time to begin.

What's the Difference?

Let's set things straight:

Side Hustle: Work you do outside of your main job to make additional money. Typically time-for-money.

Passive Income: Money that flows in with minimal everyday effort once the system is in place.

Top Trending Side Hustles in 2025

AI-Powered Freelancing

Use the likes of ChatGPT, Midjourney, or Notion AI to provide writing, design, or strategy services quicker and smarter.

Platforms: Upwork, Fiverr, Contra.

Digital Products

Sell Notion templates, eBooks, online courses, or Canva designs.

Platform: Gumroad, Etsy, Payhip, Teachable.

Print-on-Demand Stores

Create T-shirts, mugs, posters. No inventory required.

Tools: Printful + Shopify or Etsy.

Affiliate Marketing (With a Niche)

Create a blog, TikTok, or Instagram around one niche and suggest products.

Get paid for every referral sale.

Social Media Ghostwriting

Create posts for busy influencers or CEOs with AI and trend monitoring.

Paid by thread, post, or monthly package.

Passive Income Sources That Are Effective in 2025

YouTube Automation

Faceless videos using AI voiceovers, stock visuals, and scripts.

Monetize through ads, sponsors, and affiliate links.

Dividend Stocks & REITs

Invest in regular-dividend-paying companies or real estate trusts.

Passive but needs initial capital.

Niche Blogging (SEO + AI Content)

Create blogs with long-tail keywords.

Monetize through ads and affiliate links.

E-book Series on Kindle

Self-publish short guides, fiction, or specialty nonfiction.

Kindle Direct Publishing (KDP) remains a goldmine for creators.

Substack Newsletters

Grow an audience around a particular niche and sell paid subscriptions.

Tips Before You Dive In

Choose your niche: Don't attempt to do it all. Focus triumphs.

Begin with a time-abundant hustle (side hustle) → then create passive systems.

Don't neglect marketing: Even the best products perish without promotion.

Automate: Employ AI tools, schedulers, and platforms that minimize manual labor.

What Not to Do

"Get rich quick" crypto/Ponzi schemes.

Shelling out money for access to rudimentary platforms—most legitimate ones are free or cheap.

Relying on overnight success. Even passive income requires initial hustle.

Thoughts in Conclusion

The concept of making money in your sleep once seemed like a scam. But in 2025, with the right strategy, mindset, and tools, it's a pragmatic way to financial independence.

Start small. Stay consistent. And remember: every millionaire started with one hustle.

[mehmetyildizmelbourne-blog]

What Makes This Advanced Book for Freelance Writers Exceptional?

Editorial Review of A Powerful Toolkit for Advanced Substack Newsletter Mastery Written by content strategist, leading author, and community builder Dr Mehmet Yildiz, A Powerful Toolkit for Advanced Substack Newsletter Mastery is not just another addition to the sea of freelance writing guides. It’s a symbol of clarity, care, and insights tailored for those ready to elevate their writing craft…

[ameliasoulturner]

8 Smart Ways Writers Are Actually Making Real Money in 2025 (And You Can Too)

Let’s be honest — writing is one of the most underrated skills out there. Everyone’s glued to their phones, constantly scrolling, clicking, and consuming words — whether it’s on websites, emails, social media captions, or blogs. And yet, so many talented writers are barely scraping by. That’s the part that frustrates me the most. You’ve got the skill. You’ve got the passion. So why aren’t you making the kind of money you deserve?

After over a decade of writing blogs, articles, books, and now diving deep into the world of AI-driven content, I’ve seen the entire landscape shift. And I can tell you one thing with full confidence: 2025 is hands down the best time to be a writer — if you play it smart.

So if you’re tired of being underpaid, overlooked, or unsure where to start, this article is your roadmap. Let’s break down eight powerful ways writers are actually making real money in 2025, and how you can jump on board.

1. Productize Your Writing Skills

One of the biggest mistakes I see writers make is charging only for their time. Think about this — you're crafting words that could bring in thousands of dollars for a business, yet you're billing by the hour or word. Flip that.

Start creating writing products instead of just offering services. For example, instead of saying “I write blog posts,” say “I offer a content package that ranks your site on Google in 60 days.” Or instead of “I write emails,” offer a “5-part email funnel designed to double your client’s sales.”

Once you wrap your writing into a solution rather than a service, you can charge more — and clients are more than willing to pay.

2. Sell Niche Ebooks or Guides on Autopilot

This one's been a quiet goldmine for years, and it’s only gotten bigger thanks to platforms like Gumroad, Payhip, Etsy (yes, really), and Amazon KDP. The key is niching down.

Instead of writing a generic “How to Write Better” ebook, go for “A Beginner’s Guide to Writing Spicy Romance Scenes” or “Email Templates for Boutique Hotel Owners.” Micro-niches are where the money is.

Use AI tools like ChatGPT to outline and edit faster. Combine that with your experience and unique tone, and you’ve got a digital product that can sell 24/7. I personally know writers pulling in $2K to $10K a month just from digital downloads.

3. Start a Substack (But Be Strategic About It)

Everyone seems to be starting newsletters these days, but few are actually profitable. The trick isn’t to just write a newsletter — it’s to build a niche community and give people a reason to pay.

If you’re good at storytelling, humor, business, or analyzing trends (especially around AI, self-improvement, or money), there’s a paying audience out there for you.

Start free, build up your readers, and then slowly move to a freemium model. Offer bonus content, exclusive interviews, templates, or even writing prompts to your paid subscribers.

Pro tip: Name your Substack something memorable and brandable. People are more likely to subscribe to “The Content Whisperer” than “John’s Weekly Thoughts.”

4. Become a Content Partner, Not Just a Freelancer

This is a mindset shift — and a game-changer. Stop thinking like “I’m a writer for hire.” Start thinking like a partner in success.

Pitch yourself to businesses or startups as a content strategist, not just a writer. Offer to handle their blog, email, and content funnel. Bundle it. Charge monthly retainers. Share performance reports. Become essential.

Even better? Negotiate partial payment as equity or performance bonuses. I’ve worked with a few writers who wrote for SaaS companies and took a small equity stake — and ended up making six figures when the company exited.

5. Write for High-Ticket Niches

All writing gigs are not created equal. Want to know the secret to charging $300 instead of $30 for a blog post? It’s all about the niche.

Here are a few high-paying industries where quality writing is in constant demand:

Fintech and investing

AI and machine learning

Cybersecurity

Health tech and telemedicine

B2B SaaS (especially CRM, HR, and analytics tools)

Legal and compliance

If you can write clearly about these topics — or are willing to learn — companies will pay premium rates because your content helps them convert leads into paying clients.

6. Create AI-Enhanced Content Services

Look, AI isn’t going away — but it’s not replacing good writers either. Instead of fighting it, use it to level up.

Offer AI-enhanced writing packages, where you combine tools like ChatGPT, Jasper, or Notion AI with your human editing and strategic insight. Clients love the speed, and you stay in control of the voice, nuance, and narrative.

You could even offer “AI Content Cleanup” services where you take raw AI-generated drafts and polish them for SEO, engagement, and clarity.

This also opens up the door to charging consulting fees for helping businesses build out internal content systems using AI — a skill most still don’t understand.

7. Monetize Your Social Media as a Writer

Your writing isn’t just limited to articles or books anymore. Platforms like Twitter (now X), LinkedIn, Threads, and Instagram are huge opportunities for writers to get noticed — and paid.

Start by posting short-form writing consistently — tips, micro-stories, threads, or writing prompts. Once you gain traction, you can monetize through:

Affiliate links

Sponsored posts

Paid shoutouts

Selling your digital products directly

Creating paid communities or workshops

One writer I know grew her Instagram to 50K followers by posting short daily poems — and now sells out digital poetry books every month. It’s all about showing up and sharing your style consistently.

8. Ghostwrite for Creators and Entrepreneurs

Ghostwriting is one of the most lucrative (and under-the-radar) writing gigs out there. Entrepreneurs, influencers, and executives are always looking for someone to help them sound smart online — without doing the actual writing.

You can ghostwrite:

LinkedIn thought leadership posts

Twitter threads

Blog articles

Medium pieces

Even entire ebooks or memoirs

And since it’s high-trust and usually long-term, you can easily charge $2K–$10K per month for ghostwriting packages. Bonus? Most of your clients will refer others — because good ghostwriters are hard to find.

The key is positioning yourself as a trusted voice behind the scenes, not just someone who writes pretty words.

Final Thoughts: You Deserve to Be Paid Like a Pro

Writing isn’t some hobby or side hustle that should be paid in peanuts. It’s a critical skill that drives sales, builds trust, and shapes how people understand the world.

If you’ve been stuck thinking, “Maybe I’m just not good enough to charge more,” I want to tell you that’s total nonsense. You’re more than good enough. You just need the right strategy, audience, and mindset.

So here’s what I want you to do: Pick one or two of these ideas and actually act on them this week. Don’t overthink. Don’t wait until your website is perfect or your logo looks cool.

Just start.

And remember — writing may be an art, but getting paid well for it? That’s a business.

Treat it like one.

[aloneharper]

The Most Profitable One-Person Business Models in 2025

In 2025, the solopreneur economy is not only thriving—it’s redefining what it means to run a successful business. Thanks to automation, AI, and global digital platforms, one-person businesses can now generate six- and even seven-figure revenues without employees, office space, or traditional overhead.

If you're looking to build a profitable solo venture, these are the most lucrative one-person business models in 2025—optimized for low startup costs, scalability, and high margins.

🚀 1. AI-Enhanced Digital Product Creator

Overview: Creating and selling digital products—like templates, e-books, Notion dashboards, coding tools, or design assets—has been a hot solo business for years. In 2025, AI tools like ChatGPT, Midjourney, and generative design software have supercharged productivity, allowing individuals to produce high-quality content at scale.

Why it’s profitable:

Low-to-zero cost of goods Automated delivery and customer support Global market via platforms like Gumroad, Ko-fi, Etsy, and Shopify

Earning Potential: \$5,000–\$100,000/month

Top Tip: Niche down. A Notion template for productivity is okay—one for female startup founders managing remote teams is better.

🎓 2. Cohort-Based & AI-Personalized Course Creator

Overview: Online education is evolving. One-person course creators now use AI to personalize content and scale support, while still offering cohort-based or asynchronous learning through platforms like Maven, Teachable, and Kajabi.

Why it’s profitable:

High perceived value (especially for niche, professional skills) Recurring revenue with subscriptions or memberships High margins with pre-recorded + AI-assisted tutoring

Earning Potential: \$3,000–\$80,000/month

Top Niches: AI prompt engineering, coding bootcamps, personal finance, language learning, productivity systems

💸 3. Newsletter + Affiliate Marketing

Overview: Newsletters are a modern solo media business. With tools like Beehiiv, ConvertKit, and Substack, solo operators grow an audience and monetize via sponsorships, affiliate links, and premium content.

Why it’s profitable:

Low maintenance Recurring ad revenue Scales well with automation and repurposed content

Earning Potential: \$1,000–\$50,000/month

Success Example: A finance-focused newsletter with 50,000 subscribers could generate \$20k/month from affiliate commissions and sponsorships.

🛠️ 4. No-Code SaaS (Software as a Service)

Overview: No-code tools like Bubble, Glide, and Softr let non-engineers build full-fledged SaaS products. AI can now assist with building logic, UX design, and even customer support.

Why it’s profitable:

Subscription-based revenue Low maintenance if solving a niche pain point Sellable asset (high valuation multiples)

Earning Potential: \$2,000–\$100,000+/month

Best Niches: Local business tools, B2B automation, CRM, data visualization dashboards

📚 5. Self-Published AI-Assisted Author

Overview: AI tools have reduced the time it takes to research, outline, and write books. Solo authors are publishing fiction, non-fiction, and guides on Amazon KDP, Apple Books, and Gumroad with unprecedented speed and quality.

Why it’s profitable:

Evergreen content Royalty-based passive income Global distribution

Earning Potential: \$500–\$25,000/month

Pro Tip: Focus on series (fiction) or evergreen guides (non-fiction) with recurring interest like health, finance, or personal development.

🎥 6. Faceless YouTube or TikTok Creator

Overview: You no longer need to be on camera to make money on social media. AI voiceovers, stock footage, and editing tools have created a boom in “faceless” content creation. Monetization comes from ads, affiliate links, and digital products.

Why it’s profitable:

Highly scalable content production Multiple monetization options Can grow exponentially with viral content

Earning Potential: \$1,000–\$70,000/month

Hot Niches: Finance, AI tutorials, mystery/history, health tips, productivity hacks

🧠 7. AI Consultant or Prompt Engineer

Overview: With businesses racing to adopt AI, solopreneurs with skills in prompt engineering, workflow automation, or AI integration are in high demand.

Why it’s profitable:

High-ticket clients Little to no upfront investment Can turn into info products or memberships later

Earning Potential: \$5,000–\$40,000/month

Pro Tip: Specialize in one platform or industry—e.g., ChatGPT for lawyers or AI tools for HR teams.

📦 8. One-Person E-Commerce with Print-on-Demand or Dropshipping

Overview: Selling physical products without managing inventory is easier than ever. With platforms like Printful, Gelato, and ShipBob, solopreneurs design products, set up stores, and let logistics partners handle the rest.

Why it’s profitable:

No inventory risk Completely remote and automated Brandable for long-term value

Earning Potential: \$2,000–\$30,000/month

Success Tip: Focus on micro-niches (e.g., planners for ADHD students, apparel for plant lovers).

🧾 Final Thoughts: Solopreneurship Has Changed Forever

In 2025, the barriers to entry for running a profitable one-person business have never been lower. With AI, automation, and digital infrastructure, solopreneurs can now build lean, scalable, and location-independent businesses that would have taken a full team just five years ago.

The key to success? Solve a specific problem, automate aggressively, and stay consistent.

You don’t need a million-dollar idea—you just need a repeatable system that works for a thousand people.

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[philyanov]

How to Grow A Philosophy Meetup: The Ten Commandments of Growing a Group

Patrick Barry of the Stoic Fellowship Podcast interviewed me on the topic of how to grow your local Stoa. See what you think:

Stoic Fellowship Podcast Hey everyone! 👋 Welcome to the Stoic Fellowship podcast! In this episode, host Patrick Barry chats with Phil Yanov, who brings a wealth of experience from running numerous local practice groups and the popular Conversations with Modern Stoicism events.

Are you a Stoic facilitator looking to grow your local practice group (stoa)? Or perhaps you're interested in starting a stoa and want to know the best ways to build a healthy and sustainable Stoicism community? Then this is the episode for you!

Phil shares his thoughts and hard-earned lessons on how to foster organic and meaningful growth within your Stoic circles. He dives deep into the importance of cultivating the right group culture, emphasizing that the quality of attendees often matters more than the quantity.

In this interview, you'll discover:

Practical strategies for finding and inviting new members who are a good fit for your group's culture, moving beyond just relying on online platforms.

Insights into the pros and cons of different group sizes and how to adapt your approach as your stoa evolves.

The power of personal invitations over mass outreach for building a strong foundation.

Phil's "Ten Commandments for a Successful Stoa", offering valuable guidance on everything from establishing culture to managing group dynamics (we explore several of these in detail!).

The significance of consistency and ritual in creating a stable and engaging environment for your members.

Essential tips on building an email list to effectively communicate with your community.

How to address discord within your group with courage and clarity to protect the community.

The crucial reminder of the ultimate purpose of your Stoic gatherings: facilitating personal transformation.

Phil emphasizes the value of genuine connection and thoughtful conversation in fostering a thriving Stoic community. He shares actionable advice on creating a space where people feel psychologically safe to learn and grow together.

Don't miss this episode packed with wisdom and practical tips to help you nurture a vibrant and enduring local Stoicism practice group! 

Listen now and start building the stoa you've always envisioned! — Thanks to Patrick Barry for the links. Follow Stoic Fellowship Podcast on Substack.

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