How I Make $1,500/Month Writing Prompts with ChatGPT

Let’s get real. The excitement over AI is growing, with everyone wanting “prompt engineering” courses and hoping to build the next unicorn. Me?

I’m just over here making $1,500 a month freelancing with ChatGPT. No coding skills. No fancy degree. Just a knack for words and a hustle that doesn’t quit.

Three years ago, I was writing content for 20 bucks for 1000-word blog posts—soul-crushing. Then ChatGPT came onto the scene, and I realized that businesses were in dire need of content powered by an AI tool but couldn’t utilize it.

They used me as their hidden advantage, receiving prompts that transform regular AI mess into success. These days, I’m raking in a steady income by writing prompts for startups, marketers, and creators. Here’s how I designed this side hustle in 2025—take this no-BS formula and swipe it for yourself.

1. Nailing the Prompt Game (Your Money-Maker).

Prompts are the backbone of this hustle. A bad prompt gets you Wikipedia-level drivel. A great one? It’s like hiring a $200/hour copywriter for free. My first big win was figuring out that almost all businesses suck at writing prompts. They type “write a blog post” and expect Shakespeare. That’s where I come in.

What I Did.

Figured out prompt crafting as I spent a month learning what works. The trick? Be specific, give context, and set constraints. Instead of saying: "write a blog post about fitness" I would say something like:"write a 500- words blog post that is for a fitness startup targeting Gen Z, conversational tone, 3 actionable tips, and 2 pop culture references".

I began using the free version of ChatGPT to test out my prompts. It is sufficient for basic content like blogs posts or social media captions. Afterwards, I took ChatGPT Plus ($20/month) for quicker replies and get to GPT-4o which does complicated stuff (like technical writing) better.

I made a prompt library – I built a Google doc of 50+ reusable prompts for common needs like blog posts, ad copy, email sequences, etc. This slashed my turnaround time. For instance, you can say “Write a 300 word linkedin post for the SaaS founder portraying a leadership message with the help of a story and having a CTA for a free ebook download.”

The Opportunity.

Businesses need help using the AI tools they are already drowning in. A killer prompt saves them hours and delivers results. If you learn this, you are not a freelancer but a problem-solver.

2. Finding Clients (The Hustle That Pays).

Clients don’t fall from the sky. It took me weeks of unanswered cold emails to learn this the hard way. The key? Go where the demand is and place yourself as the AI expert.

What I Did.

I targeted startups and small businesses on Upwork with the service offering of “ChatGPT prompt engineering for content marketing.” My first gig was writing 10 blog post prompts for a pet care brand i.e. $100 for two hours of work.

I used my earnings to pay for Upwork Plus for $15/month to place more bids and get more work. With this, I started getting about 3-5 gigs every month.

I started posting useful tips on constructing prompts such as “here’s how I helped my client ten times his blog output with a single ChatGPT prompt.”

After a while, that tips started building a small following and soon founders were dming me to help them as well. I made $200 a month just by charging $50/hour on calls through Calendly.

I used Jasper to polish the output of my prompts when my clients needed it. I used its templates for my SEO blogs and ad copies; it saved me time, and my clients couldn’t tell it was AI.

The Opportunity.

You will find every kind of freelance writer but the rare breed of prompt engineers. Positioning yourself to specialise as the go-to for AI content makes you unique. Upwork, Fiverr, and LinkedIn are your hunting grounds.

3. Delivering High-Value Gigs (The Cash Flow).

Real cash is not from one-off prompts, but for repeatable, high-value deliverables. I moved from charging for each prompt to providing packages that addressed larger issues.

What I Did.

Made Prompt Bundles: Rather than charge $20 for one-off prompts, I created “Content Kits” for $250-$500 to solve bigger problems. A SaaS company kit came with 20 blog post prompts, 10 social media prompts, and a 5-email nurture sequence.

I prepared it in a Google Sheet with instructions, so it took me 4 hours to build but looked like $1,000 service.

I Used Zapier (Free Tier) For Client Onboarding Automation To Make This More Scalable. After a client booked via Calendly, I used Zapier to send them a Google Form to capture their needs. This cut my admin time by 50%.

For clients in regulated industries (like finance), I started using Claude instead of ChatGPT. It does a good job of avoiding legal issues and keeping clients safe. A client paid $300 for 15 compliant email prompts from me.

The Opportunity.

Clients don’t want prompts—they want results. You can package your prompts into solutions, such as “30 days of social content” or “SEO blog strategy.” Charge for the outcome, not the input. A $500 package is easier to sell than 10 $50 prompts.

4. Scaling with Education (The Long Game).

After I got the hang of the system, I realized I could make money teaching others how to do it. People are looking for AI skills that pay for a proven playbook.

What I Did.

I created a eBook and launched it on gumroad for $29. I named the eBook, ChatGPT Prompt Playbook: 50+ Templates to 10x Your Content. I wrote it on the weekend using Google Docs (for text) and Canava (for visuals). Sold 100 copies over 3 months, $2,900 in my bank.

I began posting 60-second videos on TikTok like “Steal this ChatGPT prompt for viral LinkedIn posts” using CapCut (free). One video hit 50,000 views, driving 20 eBook sales.

TikTok’s algorithm loves niche AI content.

I ran $99 workshops via Zoom for small groups, teaching them how to write prompts for their industry. I marketed the workshops on LinkedIn and Upwork. Each workshop had 5-10 people who paid me between $500 and $1,000 per workshop.

The Opportunity.

Education is the ultimate scale. Teaching for one hour could earn you more than freelancing for a day. eBooks, videos, and workshops allow you to monetize your knowledge so you aren’t forever trading time for money.

My Numbers: $1,500/Month Breakdown.

• Upwork Gigs: Make $800 monthly (3-4 prompt package) ($200-300 each)
• LinkedIn advice $200 a month for four calls of $50 each.
• Selling e-books gives me 300 dollars monthly, 10 sales.
• Workshops earn you 200 to 500 dollars per month depending on demand.

Overall income is $1,500-$1,800 by working 10-15 hours a week. It won’t change your life but it pays the rent and a new computer every year.

The Tools I Swear By.

Main tool for testing prompts and creating content. $20/month for Plus.

1. Jasper improves AI output so that they are SEO-optimised.
2. Claude: Easy prompts to follow for safe industrialists.
3. Upwork: Client acquisition. Free tier.
4. Calendly: Scheduling calls. Free tier.
5. Zapier: Automates onboarding. Free tier.
6. Prompt storage and content assigned. Free.
7. Canva helps create visuals for eBooks and workshops.
8. CapCut: Video editing for TikTok. Free.
9. Gumroad: eBook sales. Free with 10% cut per sale.

Mistakes I Made (Learn from Me).

I undercharged: Initially, I charged $10 per prompt. Clients happily paid $50 later. Start at $30-$50 and raise rates as you get reviews.

I wrote 200 words in the early days and perplexed ChatGPT. Keep it clear and under 100 words.

Not Using Niches: Someone advertising for blog posts paid less. Focusing on SaaS, e-commerce, or finance boosted my prices.

Skipping Follow-Ups: I didn’t email a client after a gig, losing them. A simple “Need more prompts?"My email helped me win back 30% of clients."

This Works in 2025 AI won’t slow down, but most businesses don’t know how to take advantage of it They’re recruiting developers to perform coding tasks that could easily be completed using a $50 prompt, and they pay them $100/hour. That’s your edge. We don’t need engineering level art—businesses just need someone to decode requirements into AI prompts.

So many startups need blog posts, marketers need ad copy, and creators need social media captions. They don’t have time to learn ChatGPT themselves. You’re their shortcut.

Final Thoughts.

I’m not a tech-bro or a “prompt engineering” guru. I’m just a writer who saw a gap and hustled. My side gig is making me $1,500 a month thanks to ChatGPT (not rich yet).

The formula’s simple.

• Master prompt crafting with ChatGPT, Jasper, and Claude.
• Find clients on Upwork and LinkedIn.
• Deliver high-value packages, not one-off prompts.
• Scale with eBooks, videos, or workshops.

The AI wave’s here, and it’s not just for coders. While others argue that AI will kill jobs, I use AI to pay my bills. Will you?

Stop reading. Start prompting. Drop a comment—what’s your first move with this formula?