When I started writing online, I didn’t think about money.
I just wanted to share what I learned, about newsletters, lead magnets, and systems.
But systems compound.
Even small, consistent actions start to pay off in ways you don’t expect.
Last month, I earned $175 through the Ship 30 for 30 Partner Program.
Not a fortune, but proof that writing online creates opportunities, especially when you genuinely believe in what you share.
This commission isn’t just a number.
It’s a reminder that recommendation is the most honest form of marketing.
When your readers succeed, you succeed.
And I’m not the only one seeing this.
Matt McGarry one of the best newsletter strategists out there, recently shared that beehiiv sent him and his family on an all-expenses-paid vacation to Riviera Maya, Mexico, after winning their Beach Club Contest as one of the platform’s top affiliates.
On top of that, he earns 50% recurring commissions from every referral, just by recommending a tool he already uses and loves.
He’s one of the top partners, earning 50% of the first-year revenue from his referrals.
That’s what I love about this ecosystem:
You can start small: a few posts, a few subscribers, and watch it compound into something real.
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There are also other ways to monetize your writing:
💡 Paid newsletters
💡 Boosts & recommending others
💡 Promoting your own services or courses
If you’d like me to break these down in a future post, like or comment below, and I’ll write about it next.
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