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Spend $300 testing AI side hustles: the AI coloring book sold 0 copies (honest)

AI coloring books are a crowded category.

0book salesClaimed
Page 14for its keywordClaimed
~$300spent on toolsClaimed

From YouTube · 2025

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What they did

  1. 1The moveTested several AI side hustles over 30 days, including a 40-page Midjourney coloring book…
  2. 2ToolsMidjourney
  3. 3ResultThe coloring book got zero sales in its first days and sat on page 14 for…
  4. 4TakeawayAI coloring books are a crowded category.

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Before I make a KDP coloring book about [theme], list 5 signs a niche is too crowded and 5 sub-niches with less competition.

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What did they do?

Tested several AI side hustles over 30 days, including a 40-page Midjourney coloring book uploaded to Amazon KDP at $6.99.

What were the results?

The coloring book got zero sales in its first days and sat on page 14 for its main keyword. Overall he reports spending about $300 on software for very little back (claimed).

What tools do you need?

Midjourney (ai image generation with a strong art style).

How much does it cost?

Midjourney is paid or trial-based. Check each tool's site for current prices.

Is it allowed?

Yes, but KDP requires you to disclose AI-generated text, images or translations. Source.

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What they did: Tested several AI side hustles over 30 days, including a 40-page Midjourney coloring book uploaded to Amazon KDP at $6.99.

Results: The coloring book got zero sales in its first days and sat on page 14 for its main keyword. Overall he reports spending about $300 on software for very little back (claimed).

Worth knowing: AI coloring books are a crowded category. Without reviews or outside traffic, a new listing rarely gets seen.

Source: YouTube · 2025. Summarised in our own words; figures are as reported and not independently verified. Updated .

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