The 5 Key Decisions That Transformed My Writing Hobby into a $1,500/Month Business

Nicholas Smith
7 min readSep 4, 2024
Photo by Nick Morrison on Unsplash

When I first started writing, it was just a passion — a creative outlet to express my thoughts. But as time went on, I realized that I could turn this passion into a profitable business. Today, I earn $1,500 a month from writing, and it all boils down to a few key decisions I made along the way. If you’re eager to transform your writing hobby into a thriving business, this article will walk you through the five crucial decisions that made all the difference in my journey.

1. Finding My Niche: The Power of Specialization

In the early days of my writing career, I struggled with the temptation to write about everything under the sun. From travel blogs to tech articles, I dabbled in various topics but found it difficult to stand out in any of them. The turning point came when I made the decision to niche down — to focus on a specific area where I could build expertise and a distinct voice.

Why Specializing Matters

  • Credibility: Specializing in a niche allowed me to build credibility. Clients started seeing me as an expert in that specific field, which led to more trust and, ultimately, more business.
  • Higher Rates: With credibility comes the ability to charge…

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Nicholas Smith

I'm Nicholas Smith, a dedicated wordsmith on a lifelong quest to breathe life into stories and ideas through the power of the pen