How To Make Money With Midjourney In 2024 [7 Ways To 2k+/mo]
Last Updated on May 11, 2023 by John Cirelly
Love Midjourney, but want to earn some extra cash? Below, I’ll detail how to make money with Midjourney, and share some unique AI-powered side hustles you can start.
How To Make Money With Midjourney
1. Sell Awesome Patterns on Etsy
Creatives turn to Esty to buy unique patterns for their crafting projects, like knitting, wallpaper, and more. Using Midjourney and a tool called Repper, you can create tons of unique patterns and list them on Etsy for a profit.
First, fire up Midjourney and start a new prompt with “/imagine”. Head over to Esty and look for popular patterns to replicate. We want patterns that are selling. We’ll put our own twist on them later.
Next, we’ll prompt Midjourney to create our own version. The secret is to use the –tile command at the end. This makes Midjourney create a repeatable pattern from your prompt. For example:
Pink cherry blossom petals, watercolor, japaneese-style,--tileNext, take the version your like and press the “U” button to upscale the image. This is vital for creating a high-resolution image for print.
Finally, pop your image into Repper. Sign up for the free trial then have the tool create patterns based on your image. Using Repper allows up to remove some ugly shadowing and sharpness created by Midjourney for a seamless smooth pattern.
Lastly, connect your store with Printify. This will allow you to sell your new design as a product. For example, you could apply that design to a throw pillow or fabric and list it on Etsy. When someone buys, Printify does all the work for a percentage of the sale.
2. Start a Print on Demand Store
Starting a print-on-demand store is an excellent way to make money with Midjourney. The process is very similar to how we did Etsy patterns above. First, choose a niche that appeals to a specific audience. Then, research and select a POD platform that suits your needs, considering factors like product variety, quality, pricing, and customer support.
I enjoy using Printify since they’re affordable and integrate with a ton of different platforms.
Now, fire up Midjourney and give it some prompts for your merch. Once you have a design you like, you can add some text if you’d like or immediately save it. It’s important to make sure you’re upscaling all the images you want to use, and saving them as 300 dpi.
Finally, you’ll need a place to house your designs. You can start a WordPress blog and use a plugin like WooCommerce, or if you’re less tech-savvy, just go with Shopify.
Connect your PoD provider to your website through a plugin, and you’re good to go!
Finally, to scale your print-on-demand business, you’ll need to drive traffic to your store. Running Facebook ads is an excellent way to get new customers for cheap. Just scale your budget slowly and keep an eye on your margins.
3. Sell Your Stylized Prompts
If you have some truly awesome Midjourney prompts, you could sell those prompts on marketplaces like Promptbase to earn some extra cash. You can expect to earn between $1-$5 dollars per sale.
While there are a ton of prompts for free, someone might see a sample of your Midjourney outputs and want to recreate it for themselves. You likely won’t make life-changing income from selling your prompts, but it could be just another way to earn an extra few hundred dollars.
4. Create AI Children’s Books and Graphic Novels
Midjourney can make some fantastic animated fantasy characters that can be used in children’s books and graphic novels. You can use tools like ChatGPT to generate book ideas and then even text. For short books, you can have ChatGPT create short stories that rhyme (like Dr Seuss)
Once you have your text, you can use Midjourney to generate illustrations. By inputting prompts related to your storyline, Midjourney can generate relevant images. For instance, a scene in your story that describes a “dragon flying over a rainbow” could serve as a prompt. It’s worth experimenting with different prompts and parameters to achieve the desired output.
After you’ve compiled your text and illustrations, you can use a software tool such as Adobe InDesign or an online platform like Canva to combine them into a book or graphic novel format. Then, self-publish your book or novel on platforms like Amazon Kindle Direct Publishing, iBooks, or Barnes & Noble Press.
The promotion of your book can be done through social media platforms, your own website, or even through collaborations with influencers to gain more visibility. Once your book or graphic novel is published and available for sale, you’ll earn money from every purchase.
In my opinion, books are one of the best ways on how to make money with Midjourney.
5. Offer Freelance Graphic Design Services
While using Midjourney might seem simple, not everyone knows how to use it. You can leverage this on freelance marketplaces like Upwork to make money with Midjourney.
Start by setting up an account on Upwork or Freelancer. Optimize your profile to promote your skills in AI generative art. Next, search for graphic design jobs and place your bid. Some jobs will explicitly want AI art, while others might be a bit vague.
Product mockups, book covers, and social media images are all possible gigs you could fulfill using Midjourney.
You can expect to earn anywhere between $20-$200 per project depending on the size and complexity.
6. Sell Fine Art Prints
Another way you can make money with Midjourney is by creating high-quality art prints. These can be posters for a bedroom, or even pieces printed on glossy metal canvas.
This method is just like print on demand, but we’re creating art for people’s walls, not wearable merchandise. After you have your art, you should choose the right platform to sell your prints. This could be online marketplaces dedicated to art like Etsy, Saatchi Art, and Fine Art America or broader e-commerce platforms like eBay or Amazon.
The key is ensuring your Print on Demand company can integrate with the platform you’re selling on. Consider using social media, collaborating with influencers, or leveraging SEO to draw traffic to your online store. Regularly engaging with your audience and providing excellent customer service can also help build a reputation and foster repeat business.
7. Teaching Others To Use Midjourney
Lastly, you can earn income by teaching others how to use AI tools like Midjourney. By positioning yourself as an expert, you can offer your knowledge and skills to individuals and businesses that are interested in harnessing the power of AI for their own creative pursuits.
One method of doing this is by developing comprehensive courses or workshops on how to use Midjourney. These courses could cover everything from the basics of setting up an account and understanding the interface to more advanced topics like formulating effective prompts, understanding the different parameters available, and optimizing the quality of generated images.
These courses can be hosted on online learning platforms such as Udemy, Coursera, or even your own website. You can charge a fee for access to these courses, or offer a subscription model for ongoing learning and updates.
Additionally, you could create a blog or YouTube channel where you share tips and tutorials on using Midjourney. This content can be monetized through advertising revenue, affiliate marketing, or by driving traffic to your paid courses or coaching services.
Wrapping Up
There are several exciting and innovative ways to monetize your skills and creativity using Midjourney. Whether you choose to create children’s books, graphic novels, fine art prints, or even teach others how to use this AI tool, the possibilities are vast and limited only by your imagination.
As with any endeavor, success requires dedication, experimentation, and a keen understanding of your target audience. Remember, the key is to always provide value, whether it’s through engaging stories, beautiful artwork, or enlightening education. Step into the future of creativity with Midjourney, and you may find not just a source of income, but a fulfilling and exciting adventure as well.
