8. Create a Simple Email-Only Newsletter
Substack doesn’t ask for a website. It asks for your voice. If you enjoy writing, reflecting, teaching, or sharing stories, you can build a tiny community right from your inbox. Readers subscribe….. you write….. and over time, it can turn into real recurring income. I recently started mine just today!
9. Offer Digital Files on Etsy
Etsy is a huge marketplace for digital downloads. Craft patterns, resume templates, presets, budget binders, and trackers. You upload once, and the system delivers the files for you. No inventory. No shipping. No stress.
10. Set Up a Small Affiliate Hub on Social Media
A blog isn’t necessary to share things you genuinely use. Instagram, TikTok, and Pinterest are places you can talk about tools or products that help you….. and when someone buys through your link, you earn. It’s uncomplicated and grows naturally as you continue showing up.
Sometimes the hardest part is choosing where to begin….. so I’m curious, which passive income idea feels doable for you right now? Or if you’ve already tried one, what was your experience like?
The biggest lesson in all of this….. you don’t need a whole business plan to begin. You don’t need a perfect niche or a flawless system.
You just need one uncomplicated idea that feels doable. One low-effort income stream you can build gently. One thing that makes you think….. maybe this could work.
Start there and let it grow. Keep living your life while it builds quietly in the background.
Thanks for reading.
If you want to follow more of my stories or support my work, you can join me on Substack or check out my digital products on Gumroad.
