Love Reading? Here's a Side Hustle That Pays You for It...
Nomadic Side Hustle Strategy 16
🌍 Welcome to This Month’s Nomadic Side Hustle Strategy
Each strategy is designed to be simple, practical, and doable from anywhere, whether you’re at home, on the road, or planning your next adventure.
Enjoy this month’s breakdown, and remember: consistent focused action is what turns ideas into income.
This post is for paid members of The 50+ Nomad Club only.
📱 Get Paid to Read Books & Write Reviews
Love curling up with a good book? This one’s for you.
You can earn money by reviewing books for publishers, platforms, and indie authors. Many of these are advance copies, which means you often get to read new releases before anyone else.
It’s not fast cash, but it’s one of the most peaceful side hustles out there. Especially if you’re already a book lover.
🧠 What You’re Really Offering
You’re offering feedback that helps authors improve, publishers market, and readers make buying decisions. It’s not just “I liked it”, it’s thoughtful, honest, and structured insight.
You’re offering:
Professional or semi-professional editorial feedback
Support for indie authors needing early reviews
Guidance for readers looking for the next great book
Credibility and consistency that platforms value
Done right, you become a trusted reviewer with a strong voice, and steady work.
🛠 Skills You’ll Need
Clear, thoughtful writing
A love of reading and the ability to analyse structure and flow
Consistent delivery (many platforms work on deadlines)
The ability to spot strengths and weaknesses
Kind but constructive feedback
You don’t need to be a literary scholar, just a thoughtful reader who can explain why something works (or doesn’t).
💸 Startup Costs
This is a very low-cost hustle. You can start for free, but a few tools make the process smoother:
Signing up for review platforms: Free
Grammarly or ProWritingAid: $10–$20/month (optional)
Review templates (or build your own): $0–$15 (optional)
E-reader or Kindle (if you prefer digital): $0–$120 (optional if you use apps)
Total setup: ~$10–$30 to get going, if you already have a computer or phone.
⏰ Time Commitment
Reading: 5–10 hours per book
Writing reviews: 1–2 hours each
Finding gigs & managing platforms: 2–3 hours/week
Bonus time: Building your profile or creating a review blog
This is a slower side hustle, but it’s calm, enjoyable, and stacks up over time.
