Hey everyone!
In this post, I'm sharing the easiest way to start making money online as a total beginner.
This is perfect for those looking for a simple side hustle or extra income.
I'll provide a fast-paced overview of this online business so you can decide if it's right for you.
A Simple and Free Business Model
This business model is 100% free to start.
You don't need any special skills, so total beginners can jump right in.
The best part?
You can start making money in the first month.
Finding an online business that meets all three of these criteria is rare, so I'm excited to share this with you.
Introducing Amazon Kindle Direct Publishing (KDP)
This business revolves around Amazon's Kindle Direct Publishing (KDP) .
You can create a book and sell it on Amazon .
But don't worry, we're not talking about writing a full novel .
You don't have to be an author.
There are many different categories of books you can sell on Amazon KDP.
Examples of Low-Content Books
Here are some examples:
- Password Logbooks: These are simple books with formatted pages for people to keep track of their passwords.
- Blank Notebooks: These have a cover, and the inside pages are lined for note-taking.
- Word Search Books: This is the focus of this post. These books contain word search puzzles.
Why Word Search Books?
Word search books are a great option because not many people know how to create them.
If you know how and upload them to Amazon, you face less competition.
Combining the huge number of Amazon customers with the low competition creates a recipe for a successful business .
How Amazon KDP Works
With Amazon KDP, you don't print or ship books yourself.
You upload graphic files of the front and back covers and the content for each page.
Amazon takes care of everything else.
When someone buys your book, Amazon prints it at their facility, ships it to the customer, and the customer receives a physical copy.
Real-World Example and Proof of Concept
I started an Amazon KDP account specifically for word search puzzles last month to see how they would perform.
In the first month, with only seven books uploaded, the account made $7.89.
This was with just a few hours of total work, no advertising or marketing.
The books are selling on their own.
Why This Works Now
I've been using Amazon KDP for a few years, but it hasn't always performed this well.
Recently, word search books have become a massive open market on Amazon.
There aren't many people creating them.
At the same time, word search books are making a comeback.
People are looking for non-tech ways to spend their time.
This is a case of being in the right place at the right time.
Creating Your Word Search Books: Two Main Steps
There are two main things you need to do:
- Create the word search puzzles.
- Create the front and back covers.
Creating the covers is relatively easy.
You can create a template and reuse it for each book.
Creating the word search puzzles is a bit more unique, so let's focus on that first.
Creating the Word Search Puzzles
The first thing you need is a big list of words related to the topic of your word search puzzle.
For example, if your book is about camping, all the words should relate to camping.
Using ChatGPT for Word Lists
Coming up with a large list of related words (hundreds, with no repeats) can be difficult.
I recommend using ChatGPT, a free artificial intelligence tool.
Using Book Bolt to Create Puzzles
Once you have your word list, you can use a tool called Book Bolt to create the puzzles.
Book Bolt makes it easy to create puzzles and solutions by uploading your word list.
Book Bolt Pricing and Free Trial
Book Bolt is a paid tool with monthly and yearly plans.
You need the Pro plan for the puzzle creation software.
However, they offer a three-day free trial.
You can create many books within those three days.
I also have a 20% off discount code for Book Bolt.
Creating the Book Cover
Creating the cover is the easy part.
Book Bolt has all the elements you need.
It's essentially a graphic design tool where you can create templates.
Uploading to Amazon KDP
The last step is uploading your files to Amazon KDP.
You don't have to apply to be a seller; you just sign up.
You'll need to fill in information like the book's title, subtitle, author name, and description.
Then, you upload the cover and puzzle files.
You set your price, and Amazon takes care of everything else.
This is a very simple process.
I hope you take advantage of this business model.