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From Beginner to $50K: How I Built a Writing Business in 2 Years

5 principles anyone can follow to make money online.

4 min readSep 30, 2025

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When I started writing online in January 2023, three people read my first post.

None of them bought anything. I had no business background, no marketing degree, and no secret connections. Just a stubborn belief that my words could matter.

Fast-forward: I’ve built a $50K side income from simple digital products. Not because I chased the latest shiny tactic, but because I doubled down on five timeless principles.

If you’ve been posting with no traction, if you feel invisible or too late — I’ve been there.

These five tips are what turned things around for me.

Tip 1: Stop chasing trends. Start building trust.

Marketing doesn’t have to feel like a PhD-level puzzle.

Forget the 47 hacks and the viral dance routines. The businesses that last? They stick to the basics:

  • Clear messaging people actually get
  • Real empathy for their audience
  • Consistent visibility
  • One simple way to buy

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Derek Hughes
Derek Hughes

Written by Derek Hughes

I'm an old bloke with zero writing experience. In 18 months, I built a $35k writing business. Get my free 5-step system: https://www.derekhughes.biz/

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