The Tips Book Side Hustle

Turn Your Know-How Into Cash—One Tip at a Time

Ever get that feeling that you should write a book—but the idea of sitting down to write 20,000 words sends you running for the kettle?

Yeah, I hear you.

But what if I told you there’s a faster, easier—and still profitable—way to do it?

Let me introduce you to the humble Tips Book.

These little books are exactly what they sound like: bite-sized, practical tips, all focused on a single topic your reader wants to know more about. They're quick to read. Easy to create. And believe it or not... they still sell like crazy.

I first discovered this idea back in 1996, when I was just starting out online. A newsletter dropped through my letterbox (yes, physical mail!) and inside was a blueprint for turning your expertise into a simple book packed with tips.

Fast forward to today… and things have only gotten better.

Why Tips Books Still Work

We live in a skimming, scanning, TikTok world. People don’t want to read a 400-page textbook—they want fast, useful answers.

Think:

- “101 Tips for Dog Training on a Budget”

- “77 Copywriting Hacks for Small Business Owners”

- “53 Gardening Tricks You Can Use This Weekend”

You’re not writing War and Peace… You’re giving people quick wins, and they LOVE it.

But Here’s What’s Changed: You’ve Got AI on Your Side

Back then, we had to gather info by hand, format it in clunky software, and deal with printers and distributors.

Today?

You can ask ChatGPT to:

- Brainstorm tip titles based on your expertise or hobby

- Organise your tips into chapters

- Expand short tips into helpful, reader-friendly content

- Format your book for print or Kindle

- Even write a blurb and a cover idea

What used to take weeks now takes hours—without sacrificing quality.

Your Side Hustle Blueprint (Quick Recap)

1. Pick a Niche You Know or Love – gardening, parenting, tech, hobbies, self-help… whatever you can talk about for 5 minutes without notes.

2. Ask AI for 50–100 helpful tips (or use your own knowledge).

3. Edit and group them into themes (AI can help here too).

4. Use Canva or Google Docs to lay it out.

5. Publish on Amazon KDP or as a PDF on Gumroad or Etsy.

6. Share with your list or build a quick funnel.

Done. You’ve just created a digital product that can bring in sales 24/7.

Final Thought

Don’t let the idea of “writing a book” scare you off.

You don’t need to be Hemingway… you just need to be helpful.

Tips books are still around because they work. And now, with the tools we’ve got at our fingertips, there’s never been a better time to turn what you already know into a steady stream of income.

Let’s turn your next book idea into cash—one tip at a time.