Writing
Writing is definitely a hobby that makes money. You can easily make money writing from home, your favorite cafe, or even while you're on vacation on a sun-filled island.
There are plenty of content writing sites that need writers. Some of the top ones to write for include WriterAccess, Constant Content, and iWriter. Typically, you just need to submit a sample of your writing to get started. Once you’re accepted, you can start writing for these sites and even potentially work your way up to higher levels.
There are also a number of freelance writing platforms that you can write for.
Upwork has about 3 million freelance jobs listings per year. They offer various writing opportunities, from blogging to website copywriting. You can sign on for hourly work, long-term contracts, or short-term contracts. Guru is another popular freelance writing platform that you can use.
If you prefer to write longer texts, you could also write and self-publish eBooks.
Photography
Another hobby that makes money is photography. There are various ways you can generate income from photography. If you already have a collection of high quality photos, you submit them to stock photography sites, like Big Stock, Shutterstock, and iStock, which is an effective way to earn passive income.
Another great way to make money from photography is to sell your prints. You can sell your prints on Etsy or other online platforms, or you can upload your prints to photography sites like ImageKind. You can also sell prints at craft stores or sell them to photography galleries and get them displayed at coffee shops and restaurants in your town.
Website development
Website development can be a very lucrative hobby to pursue. Websites are crucial for all businesses to communicate with customers and build an online presence, but actually building a website isn’t so easy. So, if you’re already skilled with website development, you should have no problem turning that passion into cash.
However, if you're just starting out or don't have too many coding abilities, you'll want to choose a manageable niche that you’re familiar with. For example, you may want to start out with creating websites for clothing shops or gym owners. You can even start out building websites using Wix or WordPress and its plugins. You can then build your website development skills as you get more practice.
Gardening
If you already have a garden in your backyard, you can try pursuing gardening as a hobby to make money. Some popular plants to grow and sell include broccoli, herbs, peppers, and tomatoes. But don't just limit yourself to just vegetables.
You can also grow house plants, lilies, and shrubs. You can even get creative and make miniature fairy gardens, porch planters, and indoor herb gardens with your gardening skills. Just be sure to find out whether or not your state requires a license to do this.
Music
Passionate about music? Turn that passion into income by pursuing music as a hobby.
You can make money from music using a streaming service or a distribution network. Most people use streaming services like Apple Music or Spotify to listen to music, so uploading your songs to these platforms can be a great way to generate attention. You can also use a distribution network, which will send your music to all the major streaming services.
Another good way to make cash from your music is to book gigs at different places. You can try booking gigs for weddings, clubs, and restaurants in your community as a way to get your name out there.
Drawing
There are plenty of ways you can make money from drawing. One way is to have your drawings printed on T-shirts and accessories. Sites like Redbubble and Society6 are print on-demand solutions that will print your drawings on a variety of products, like mugs and calendars. Plus, these sites will handle all of the shipping for you.
Another way to make money from drawing is to create an online shop and sell your work directly to customers. You can also sign up to be a vendor at an art show or a craft show. In addition to your artwork, you can draw caricatures of the people that attend and charge for it.
Jewelry making
If you're crafty and like to make jewelry, then jewelry making is a great hobby that can make you money right from home. Earrings, necklaces, bracelets and pins are just a few of the many jewelry items that you can make and sell.
Once you make your jewelry, you can then sell it on websites like Etsy or create your own website and promote your products. You can also sell your jewelry items at flea markets and craft shows.
Knitting
If you enjoy working with yarn, then knitting can be a great hobby that makes money. You can knit sweaters, blankets, hats, and so much more. You can market your finished products on a site like Etsy, or sell your products at craft shows.
You can even make money selling your patterns for knitting. It’s also a good idea to create your own website to sell your creations or open a knitting store on a site like Shopify.
Sewing
Sewing is one of those money making hobbies that's actually fun. With sewing, you can make your own custom designs and unique pieces and sell them online. But another option is to make something specific that a client requests. If you want to specialize your sewing skills, consider monogramming.
You can use websites like Etsy and Shopify to market your items, or you can sell your creations to local stores in your neighborhood.
Baking
Selling your baked goods is a great way to make extra money on the side. People are always willing to pay money for homemade desserts, so if you’re already a skilled baker, then baking is a great money making hobby to pursue.
As a matter of fact, it is now a trend for homemakers to market their signature treats. Baking for holidays, especially events and birthdays, is a great way to get started baking. You can even create your own custom cakes. Just make sure you look into your state's laws for selling food. This way, you will know whether or not you can sell your baked goods from home.
You can then market your baked goods on social media platforms like Instagram or you can sell them on sites like Etsy. You can even make your own website for your baking business.
