I wanted a side hustle, I started writing…regrets vs accomplishment

When the pandemic hit and jobs became rare, many persons turned to the online job market to get a new job or acquire extra money. This has been a challenge to everyone in the unemployment market, this far. More so, some persons are still struggling to get a foot in the door on a lucrative side hustle. Today, I want to share my experience from last December to now how we’ll writing has been for me as a side hustle.

How I started writing as a side hustle.

Disclaimer: So far I have not made a lot of money from writing as a side hustle. Most of my money was achieved from tutor since I am graduate student.

How I started writing seemed from my love of reading books over watching movies and stories. I am not the best writer I think I just barely meet minimum writing skills. But I love to express my thought through words, as it gives the reader the ability to envision what I feel through my words.

I decided to take my want of writing public after I came across an article that outlined compelling points why writing can become a lucrative side hustle. I was intrigued and need the extra cash to support finances for school. That was the origin of the blog peppingyourstep. Yes from the money I earned through tutoring I invested it in hosting and started up that blog, but things did not work out the way I had hoped.

The blog took money than I had budgeted for and it became too burdensome to write lengthy articles, tutor, study and also do maintenance. So only have a few month I shut down the blog, unfortunately it was too late to get reimbursed. It wasn’t after I came across an article that mentioned Medium.

Medium was my opportunity to keep writing without the hassle of maintenance of a personal blog. Now I can write when I want, read other articles, and share my ideas honestly. What’s more with less stress I get constant flow of ideas to write about. My tutoring profits are up and I can focus more on my own academics as well.

What have I earned from 10 months of writing

From 10 months of writing, I have earned $100 flat. This money entirely came from affiliate links advertised on my blog. I was excited to see the first $5 rolled in. It felt good, then the next day I got the next $95 from an ad on clothes. The next day I expected more, but it never came. Two months later and I am still waiting on more. What was even worse I had to give up this $100 to maintain the website. Even since I haven’t made any more money from writing.

It was an exciting but quick end to the lucrative business I thought I was developing as a part-time writer.

Regrets vs accomplishments

Do I have regrets about starting writing as a side hustle?

No, I don’t! So far I have not made any money since that $100 from my last blog. It would be great if I could make more or start a lucrative side hustle, but so far I have made it yet.

More articles I have come across detailed the timeline for making money from writing takes at least a year, and for some even two years. So I am not giving up hope. I’m he meantime I will continue writing because I love writing now, and the more I write the better get.

What have I accomplished from this experience?

The roller coaster ride I am on writing for leisure has its benefits. Allow me to share with you a few of the things I have learned:

1. My writing skills have developed significantly over the pass 10 months. I am better able to express my feelings and thoughts in way I haven’t been able too before.
2. I discovered Grammarly, which has been a lifesaver. This program thought me how to write, spell check, punctuate, and grammar check all my writing. Even my text messages are spell checked and grammar checked.
3. I have learned to develop ideas and coherently piece alternate ideas together, then express them in ways easily understood by others.
4. Writing has given me a positive outlet to voice my thoughts and frustration.

My last words to you

Writing can indeed be a lucrative business for some, I, unfortunately, have not gained much money from writing, As yet at least. It doesn’matter what first made you into a writer, it matter that you learn from each and every experience. Writing is a meaningful experience with lots to teach only if you are patient.

I know many persons have wrote about the amount if money they have made, but if u haven’t I not give up hope. Start writing because you want to share your ideas and experience with others, while I don’t have clues how to start making money from this business, I want to you know the you are not only in the fight to a good side hustle.

Lastly, even if you never gain much money from your writing, learn how to communicate better with those around you. Keep hope and say a prayer every time you publish an article. I do every time. I enjoy writing too much to stop because I haven’t made money from it. In the meantime, take up another hobby that you are good at to help bring in extra cash.

Thank you for reading. Be sure to come back for more.