Let me be honest: I didn’t start writing to make money. I just wanted to share my thoughts and maybe build a small audience.
But writing became one of the most profitable things I’ve ever done over time.
Treating writing as a craft and a business can absolutely change your financial life.
Here are 10 writing habits that helped me turn words into income. And they can help you too.
1. Write Every Day (Even If You Don’t Publish)
The richest writers don’t write only when they feel like it. They write daily, even if it’s just 100 words.
Daily writing keeps your creative engine running. The more you write, the more ideas you generate, which turn into products, posts, and income.
I wrote every morning for 30 days straight once, and that streak alone produced three of my best-performing articles and the online content for a digital product that still sells today.
2. Repurpose Ruthlessly
Don’t reinvent the wheel every time. One article can become:
- A newsletter
- A LinkedIn post
- A tweet thread
- A YouTube script
- A digital product idea
I once turned a blog post into an e-book that helped me generate over $2000.
3. Write About What You Know (In Public)
You don’t need to be a guru. Just write from experience. Share what you’ve learned, what you’re learning, or what you’re struggling with.
Share your failures and behind-the-scenes too.
People pay for clarity; if you’re one step ahead of someone else, you have something valuable to offer.
4. Build an Email List Early
Social media is great, but you don’t own it. Algorithms change, platforms fade.
An email list is your direct line to readers who care. It helps you build a loyal audience who will genuinely support you. They’ll buy from you and share your work.
Building an email list should be your most significant priority as a writer (or creator). Start from day one.
5. Create Digital Products
Once you’ve written about something enough, turn it into a product — e-books, templates, swipe files, or courses.
Remember, if you build once, you can sell forever.
My first $5 e-book felt like magic. I made money while sleeping because of something I’d already written.
6. Say Something That Matters
The internet is full of fluff. Be the person who actually has a point.
People pay attention (and pay more) when you take a stance. Don’t be afraid to have an opinion.
Relatability attracts more people. Try to create content that’s relatable to a large number of people.
7. Write for One Person
The best writing feels like it’s written just for you. Don’t write for the internet. Write for one person with a specific problem.
When I imagine a single reader — what they’re struggling with and what they need to hear — my writing becomes 10x more engaging (and persuasive).
8. Keep a Swipe File of Ideas That Spark
Every time you read something that excites you, makes you click, or makes you think, save it.
I keep a swipe file of headlines, hooks, intros, product ideas, and amazing articles.
When I’m stuck, I open it and almost always find a money-making idea staring back at me.
9. Make Your Writing Easy to Read
Big words and complex sentences don’t impress anyone. Clarity wins.
You can convey a genuine message using short paragraphs, plain language, and real talk.
10. Ask for the Sale
You don’t need to be pushy. But if you’ve written something valuable, don’t be afraid to share it with the world.
Self-promotion is a necessity to succeed as a content creator.
When I finally started adding simple calls to action after each of my articles, I began attracting more readers, subscribers, and buyers.
Conclusion
Writing won’t make you rich overnight. But if you build these habits and treat them like a business, the results will compound.
The truth is that the internet runs on words. You’ll never go broke again if you can write clearly, consistently, and purposefully.
Start small. Write daily. Build your stack and watch what happens.
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