EPISODE · Jun 15, 2026 · 8 MIN
How This Side Hustler Makes 6000 Monthly as a Freelance Book Cover Designer
from The Side Hustle Podcast with Fexingo: Part-Time Businesses, Passion Projects, and Extra Income · host Fexingo
In this episode of The Side Hustle Podcast, Lucas and Luna break down how a former graphic designer turned a love for reading into a $6,000-a-month side hustle designing book covers for self-published authors. They walk through the exact steps: building a portfolio with mock covers, pricing per project, and finding clients on platforms like Reedsy and through author Facebook groups. They also discuss the skills you need—typography, composition, and knowledge of genre trends—and the common mistakes beginners make, like underpricing or ignoring Amazon thumbnail visibility. By the end, you'll know if this creative side gig is right for you and how to land your first paid cover design gig. #BookCoverDesign #FreelanceGraphicDesign #SelfPublishedAuthors #SideHustle #CreativeFreelancing #PassionProject #ExtraIncome #BookDesign #KindlePublishing #Reedsy #AuthorServices #Typography #CoverArt #DesignTips #FreelanceLife #Business #FexingoBusiness #BusinessPodcast Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo
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In this episode of The Side Hustle Podcast, Lucas and Luna break down how a former graphic designer turned a love for reading into a $6,000-a-month side hustle designing book covers for self-published authors. They walk through the exact steps: building a portfolio with mock covers, pricing per project, and finding clients on platforms like Reedsy and through author Facebook groups. They also discuss the skills you need—typography, composition, and knowledge of genre trends—and the common mistakes beginners make, like underpricing or ignoring Amazon thumbnail visibility. By the end, you'll know if this creative side gig is right for you and how to land your first paid cover design gig. #BookCoverDesign #FreelanceGraphicDesign #SelfPublishedAuthors #SideHustle #CreativeFreelancing #PassionProject #ExtraIncome #BookDesign #KindlePublishing #Reedsy #AuthorServices #Typography #CoverArt #DesignTips #FreelanceLife #Business #FexingoBusiness #BusinessPodcast Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo
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