What creative jobs can I do to earn money?

Question

I need a way to earn money but I can't get a proper job because I'm only 13. So I need to be able to use my hobbies and my creativity to earn some money. Any suggestions?

I can play some musical instruments. I play a bit of guitar and I have have a keyboard which I play relatively well.

I heard about writing competitions and stuff if you know anything provide some links please.

Answer 1

Make a list of three things.  Things you love to do.  Things you are good at.  And things you can make money doing.  

Put ideas into each list (they can be the same things).  You should have at least one thing (maybe more) that appears in all 3 lists.  That's your passion.  Go for it.  

Answer 2

Bring your keyboard and some sheet music on any business day to downtown Boston, Massachusetts and set up in the subway station at Park Street (either the downstairs, red line or mezzanine, green line level will do) around 3:30 PM and play your best music with your case open nearby.  By the time evening rush hour winds down around 7:00, you'll have quite a bit.  Getting creative with it -- cities this size have homeless shelters, many of which let you stay for ten, twenty-one, thirty, sixty days.  Open a bank account before you go, at an interstate bank like Citibank.  If Boston gets "tapped out," repeat the process in New York, Philadelphia, Baltimore, Washington.

Answer 3

Here is a Long List of Skill and Talent Based contests and competitions. Talk to your parents first and Let me know if it helps you.

Arts Talent Contests and Competitions:

http://www.bigfatprize.com/prize/index.p...

Dance Talent Contests and Competitions:

http://www.bigfatprize.com/prize/index.p...

Music and Singing Talent Contests and Competitions:

http://www.bigfatprize.com/prize/index.p...

Robotics and Technology based Talent Contests and Competitions:

http://www.bigfatprize.com/prize/index.p...

Education contests and competitions and awards

http://www.bigfatprize.com/prize/index.p...

Games Talent Contests and Competitions:

http://www.bigfatprize.com/prize/index.p...