A hobby is something we do during our free times and is mostly for stress – relieving and relaxation.

But, there are some hobbies we tend to really enjoy that we end up doing them more often and being skillful at them. Skillful enough, that we can offer them as service and be paid for it!

Do you have this hobby – turned – talent, too? I'm sure you have one listed below.

1. Writing

This hobby can open so much opportunities for you, depending on the effort you put in.

From being a freelancer, where you can write for small businesses, to possibly having a blog site of your own where people visit and contact you for big deals.

Sitting for hours and having so many ideas that you can put into creative flow of words, writing is a hobby that opens long list of careers for those willing to give effort and risk.

Aside from actual writing, you can also offer other services like editing and proofreading, given you have made a writer portfolio.

Tons of websites and program are available for enhancing your writing skills and starting your freelance writing services for free.

Although blogging requires cash investment for having your own site domain, it is where you can present your words freely in any niche you are interested at the moment.  

2. Crafting

Perhaps your ideas cannot be fully confined into words but more into designs? Then you are into crafting.

Making crafts during your spare times is truly relaxing and what's more, your artistic side is expressed. 

Plus the fact that people have the tendency to readily love everything ‘handmade’, you can certainly have buyers within a couple of weeks (or even days) of advertising your crafted goods.

Speaking of advertising, social media platforms are the easiest outlet for it. Simply posting ‘artistically-captured’ photos of your original crafts coupled with appropriate trending hashtags, you can reach thousands of accounts.

There are websites too where you can promote your products and let them do the shipping process. You need to invest some cash though, but your viewing traffic will be good as you will be part of their ads and promotions.

3. Photography

If you have that skill to capture mesmerizing images or shots that belong to a particular niche, you can earn with your talent.

Photos are key features to various fields such as blogs, magazines, social media articles, and the likes. 

You can sell your photographs into some sponsored posts on Instagram, Facebook, and other social media platforms.

Another way is to turn your originally – photographed image into a design, and sell it into framed or canvass prints. Images that have artistic touches are excellent for living room displays hence, your pictures are monetized.

4. Cooking   

Do you have a cuisine that can possibly be a hit? Or maybe you can cook and instruct at the same time?

Whatever the season, people always seek for something to cook apart from their usual menus. Of course, they will use the internet to search trending, easy-to-cook dishes.

With cooking, you can start your own blog or vlog site (or both) – showcasing your delicious creations. Social media platforms are also good outlets for your food photos, videos, and services.

Or, with enough money and connections, you can head into a shop or a restaurant business right away.

5. Comedy

Having a comedic talent is not the ‘learnable’ type – it is best when it comes naturally.

Natural-born comedians can make people laugh from a certain statement or act without really putting too much effort. There’s just something comical with how they deliver a line or a joke.

Depending on your location, there are several comedy clubs where you can monetize your comedic ability. These clubs are mostly always looking for a new jester to bring in new set of laughs.

Again, you can also opt to do vlogs of comedy skits and post it in your YouTube channel and social media accounts. 

Promote your videos with the trending hashtags to get enough subscribers and views, and you will start earning from them.  

6. Gaming

The latest technology have developed the gaming world, too. 

Gaming is a costly hobby, considering all the pricey equipments and the constant game updates that every true gamer is eager to have their hands on.

Bringing out certain games through live streaming is another way of earning while doing your hobby. So, with enough connections plus your confidence and mastery in playing, you can get your invested cash back.

If you can bid farewell to your old gaming gears, you can also sell them to conventions. 

There are also game collectors constantly looking for authentic antique gaming materials who will give you fair amount of money, depending on your product.

7. Music

Another artistic hobby that can turn into a talent, being a musically-inclined person gives you chances to be more and earn more.

As a start, you can record and produce your own songs, beats, or sounds in music platforms such as ‘SoundCloud’ and ‘Spotify’. Then, advertise them in social media thru posting just a teaser of your record.

Music can also be an interesting niche for a blog website or YouTube channel. It will require another set of skill though, such as writing and video editing.

Tutoring or teaching music is another steady opportunity. Either online or personal, a lot of parents are searching for an expert or intermediate level musician to teach their kids. 

Hobbies can also be a source of profit, if one will put effort into honing it into a talent.

But most importantly,  it is best for you to choose a past time that you will truly enjoy and love – because reducing your worries and tensions through it is more than enough as a reward.