6 ways to make money from home as a creative

6 ways to make money from home, You can increase your income by living in your living room.

You're not the only one looking for creative ways to make money from home. This uncertain time is affecting all aspects of our lives and creatives around the world are worried about how the Covid-19 pandemic might impact their finances. Creatives have been particularly affected by cancelled events and the commercial shutdown. You may need to look for an alternate source of income to ensure that life does not get disrupted.

1. Sell snap to stock websites

You can put your image library, which is a collection of amazing photos that have never seen the light of day to good use. You can sell your photos to stock websites. These images could include wildlife photographs or holiday snaps. There are many stock photo sites that you can approach. The average commission rate is about 25%, but some have higher rates. Getty Images and Shutterstock are good options to start. Although it's not an income stream to support your lifestyle, many photographers find it to be a great way to make extra cash each month.

Not all photos should be taken with a camera. This only applies to photos that you have already taken and are not currently in use.

 2. Shop digital prints on Etsy and Instagram

You don't have to sell crafts on Etsy. You can also sell digital files. This is a great opportunity for creatives to use their talents in graphic design and sell digital prints and illustrations. You can offer different formats such as wall posters that are printable or beautiful cards that people can send to their loved ones.

Shopify is a great online platform to sell your digital art. An Instagram account that is well-curated and organized will be a great shop window. The more followers and engagement you have, the more likely you are to sell. Follow these tips to increase Instagram engagement.

3. Online classes are now possible

In recent days there has been an explosion in free content online, both for kids and adults. You don't need to give it away. You don't have to give it all away. Creatives possess a wealth skills that home-based learners will love, so why not make content for online education sites like Udemy and Skillshare.

Your courses can be sold to people who take advantage of this free time to learn new skills. To film yourself teaching, all you need is a decent smartphone camera. You can join thousands of courses that cover creativity in web design and photography. Think about the unique insights you have to offer. Check out our tips for public speaking if you find this idea daunting.

4. Create a Patreon

Patreon is an online fundraising platform that helps artists by generating regular income from their supporters. Supporters pay a monthly fee to receive exclusive content, participation in your creations, and insight into your creative process. It fosters a sense of community that benefits both artists and art-lovers. This is something you might be interested in. You can read our article to learn more about Patreon.

5. Create and sell a font

If you are passionate about lettering, why not make your own fonts to sell? There are several options for selling your fonts. YouWorkForThem is a type findry that you can approach. They can help you refine your fonts, complete font family collections, and provide customer support. You will receive a percentage of all sales.

You could also sell your font through a font retailer such as MyFonts. They will not provide any other service than a platform for selling your fonts. However, they only accept fonts that are of a specific quality.

 6. Get ready

It's also a great opportunity to finish those projects you haven’t finished. You may see a rise in revenue if you put the effort in now. For example, creating a website that is ready for use when the world goes back online. We have a list of top website builders. You can also work on your portfolio. For help, check out these tweaks and examples of portfolios.

You can also create pieces that you can sell later. These days can be productive for artists, designers, and makers. You'll have plenty of products ready to sell in the days ahead.