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AI Activity Books

AI-generated themed word search and activity books on Amazon KDP

Video published Oct 20, 2026 by Joshua Mayo

Startup cost: Near-zero cost (free ChatGPT, Canva and KDP; optional $20/month ChatGPT Plus) (our estimate; the video doesn’t give figures)

Source video

Joshua Mayo · 7 Ways To Make Money With Claude AI (and ChatGPT) ↗

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What It Is

You pick a niche (the demo uses a Bible-themed word search), have ChatGPT generate a prompt for each of 50 pages, and run those prompts to produce the finished puzzle pages. The pages go into a Canva book template and are published as a paperback on Amazon KDP, which prints and ships each sale. Printable versions can also be sold on Etsy. The creator suggests building a catalog of 10 to 30 books across niches.

The Pitch

The creator says activity books sit on Amazon's best-seller lists year-round because people buy them as gifts as well as for themselves. He rates the cost and effort as low and the potential as medium: one book won't make you rich, but a catalog of small sales can stack up quietly over time.

Who It’s Best For

Beginners who want a low-cost, slow-building product and are patient enough to publish many titles.

The Truth (as we see it)

Activity books are a real KDP category and the creator is candid that one book won't go far. Because this method is so easy, the category is flooded with near-identical AI-made books, and AI image tools can produce word searches with misspelled or missing words, so every page needs checking before publishing. Amazon requires you to disclose AI-generated content and limits how many titles you can publish per day. The creator offers a prompt in his description; no paid product is pitched for this idea.

Our assessment, based on the video and what’s typical across similar videos. We don’t independently verify income claims or prices.

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