2. Self-Publish E-Books or Short Stories
Self-publishing on Amazon Kindle Direct Publishing (KDP) offers up to 70% royalties. In 2024, KDP authors earned over $500 million collectively, per Amazon’s reports. Write in high-demand genres like romance, thriller, or self-help, and use tools like Canva for covers. Tip: Serialize short stories on platforms like Wattpad to build an audience, then funnel readers to your paid e-books. Promote via X with hashtags like #IndieAuthor to reach readers.