It’s been a long week and I am so looking forward to my hospital visit tomorrow because I am hoping the consultant will say I can have the cast removed from my hand.
Whatever happens, I will try to carry on having as much fun as I can In the circumstances and would encourage you to do the same.
Some people think fun is frivolous but I find that the more fun you’re having, the more money you tend to be making…
And sometimes the best money-making ideas are the weird ones. The ones that make you laugh, think ‘that can’t work’ … until they do.
So this week I want to give you three fun little AI hustles you can try. They’re easy, quick and yes, people are really making money with them.
1. The AI Meme Hustle
Memes are internet currency. They get likes, shares, clicks and…money.
Here’s how to turn AI into your meme factory:
Step 1. Use Imgflip Meme Generator https://imgflip.com/memegenerator
or Kapwing Meme Maker https://www.kapwing.com/meme-maker (both free).
Step 2. Ask ChatGPT (or any AI you like) for ’10 funny memes about [your niche]’ – parenting, side hustles, fitness, whatever fits.
Step 3. Drop the punchlines into your chosen template.
How to monetize:
Sell ‘Meme Packs’ on Etsy https://www.etsy.com/
or Creative Market https://creativemarket.com/
Offer a meme service on Fiverr https://www.fiverr.com/ (‘I’ll create 20 funny memes for your brand’).
Use memes on Instagram/TikTok to grow your following, then plug affiliate offers.
It’s quick, it’s silly… and it works.
2. Puzzle Books With AI
Puzzles are surprisingly hot sellers on Amazon KDP and Etsy. Word searches, riddles, crosswords…people love them.
Step 1. Use the no cost Puzzle Maker https://puzzlemaker.discoveryeducation.com/ to create word searches, crosswords, and mazes.
Step 2. Or let ChatGPT create riddles, trivia and brain teasers in bulk.
Step 3. Drop them into Canva https://www.canva.com/ to format pages into a printable book.
Step 4. Publish on Amazon KDP https://kdp.amazon.com/ or sell digital PDFs on Etsy
Start with themed puzzle books – ‘Cat Lovers Word Search,’ ’90s Trivia,’ or ‘Holiday Kids Activity Pack.’ Niches sell!
3. The 10 Buck eBook Cover Hack
Ugly covers kill sales. But with AI, you can create covers that look like they cost 200… and flip them for 10, 20 or more.
Step 1. Use Canva or Kittl https://www.kittl.com/ to design clean, modern covers.
Step 2. For unique art, use Creative Fabrica Spark https://www.creativefabrica.com/spark/
or NightCafe https://creator.nightcafe.studio/
Step 3. Save as a high-res JPG/PNG.
Where to sell:
Offer ‘Custom eBook Covers’ on Fiverr or Upwork.
Sell pre-made cover bundles on Etsy.
Use them for your own books – better covers mean better sales.
It’s the classic ‘pick and shovel’ strategy: writers need covers, you provide them.
Why These Work
They’re fast – you can try one tonight.
They’re fun. There’s no heavy lifting and no boring grind.
They’re beginner-friendly…no audience required to start.
Pick one, give it an hour and see where it takes you…
Because sometimes the side hustles that sound the strangest end up being the most profitable.
If you’re still doubting whether quirky little ideas like memes, puzzles or cheap covers can really pay off, watch your TED talk for this week:
The surprising habits of original thinkers by Adam Grant
It’s a fun talk that shows how unusual, even playful ideas often lead to the biggest wins. Well worth 15 minutes of your time.
