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This week, we’re diving into how people are making $10k–$100k/month publishing books they didn’t even write.
No ghostwriting gigs. No writing retreats. No being “the next great author.”
Just spotting profitable book topics, outsourcing the writing, and uploading to Amazon.
This is one of the leanest digital products you can make - and people seem to be making a lot of money doing it
In this breakdown, you’ll learn:
How to build a profitable ebook with zero writing
The niche strategy people are using to make $3M+ in royalties
Digital product ideas you can publish in 2–3 weeks
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These types of books sell because they solve specific problems for niche audiences. Here’s what’s working:
“Investing for Kids” – $20K+/month
“Mediterranean Diet for Beginners” – $40K+/month
“Canning & Preserving at Home” – $15K/month
“Guitar Exercises for Beginners” – $14K/month
“How to Use ChatGPT” – $500K+ (early mover advantage)
“Soap Making Guide” – $5K/month
“Excel for Beginners” – $12K/month
All published by anonymous creators. Most with under 300 reviews.
What to Copy
Avoid low-content fluff. Skip journals, planners, and coloring books. Low margins, high competition.
Stick to niche non-fiction. The best books solve a single problem for a specific person.
Don’t just do ebooks. Publish paperback and audiobook formats too.
Charge more. If the book solves a real problem, people will pay £15–£40.
Build a mini-series. 3 books in a niche = higher sales, more credibility, better upsells.
💡 Ideas
🧠 Skill Builders
“ChatGPT for Designers”
“Canva for Teachers”
“Excel for Small Business Owners”
🥦 Health & Diet
“Vegan Meal Prep for Runners”
“Low-FODMAP Recipes for IBS”
“Menopause Nutrition Guide”
🧒 Parenting & Kids
“Mindfulness for ADHD Kids”
“Investing for Teens”
“Screen-Free Activities for Toddlers”
📈 Money & Productivity
“Deep Work With a 9–5 Job”
“Passive Income Playbook for Beginners”
“Budgeting for Freelancers”
Each of these could be turned into a 15–25K word book in under 3 weeks.
🛠 How to Build
1. Pick the Topic With Money In It
Use Amazon + KDSpy (or just manual browsing).
Look for:
200+ reviews
Price between $9–$29
Simple cover (not guru-branded)
“Independently published” in the listing footer
No massive publisher (Penguin, etc.)
2. Write Without Writing
Use ChatGPT or Claude to structure and draft
Or hire a ghostwriter on Fiverr (expect £150–£500)
Keep books under 25,000 words to launch fast
Create the cover with Canva or Fiverr
3. Upload to Amazon KDP
Supports Kindle, paperback, and hardback
Global distribution with 70% royalties
Zero upfront cost
4. Stack Versions to Maximize Revenue
eBook → Paperback → Audiobook
Each format taps a different buyer type
All earn separately
🚀 How to Grow
Start with a 3-Book Mini Series
Publish 3 books in the same niche. This increases:
Cross-sells
Reviews
Repeat purchases
Perceived authority
Use Amazon SEO
Your title + subtitle = sales driver. Make it obvious:
“The ADHD Routine Blueprint: Focus Faster, Get More Done, Stress Less”
Get Reviews Fast
Use:
Facebook groups in the niche
Reddit (e.g. r/selfhelp, r/adhd)
Your own audience if you have one
Offer free copies for early reviews (Amazon allows this with some nuance)
Build a Brand, Not Just a Book
Turn your author name into a niche brand:
Newsletter
Instagram/TikTok for quote reels
Bundle all books into a PDF pack + upsell on Gumroad
🎬 How to Start
1. Startup Capital Needed
Ghostwriter: £150–£500
Cover: £10–£30
KDP Account: Free
Total cost: £200–£600
(Free if using AI + DIY)
2. MVP = 1 Book
Don’t overthink.
One 10k–20k word book in a specific niche is enough to launch.
3. First Sales Tactics
Post in niche FB/Reddit groups
Give away the ebook to get 5+ reviews
Use “Free Book” promos on KDP to spike visibility
Email your audience (or borrow someone else’s)
4. Revenue Benchmarks
£500/month = 1 solid book
£2,000+/month = 3–5 titles in a niche
£10,000/month = Portfolio of 10+ niche titles with evergreen appeal
5. When to Add Audiobooks
Once you see traction
Use AI narration tools (or Fiverr VAs)
Sell on Audible + Amazon
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