Flexible hours: YES

Publishing a book as a side hustle is generally flexible. You can set your own schedule, working on writing, editing, and marketing at your convenience. Online communities like Reddit and YouTube often highlight this flexibility, but some users mention hidden time commitments, especially during the editing and marketing phases. There are no fixed hours, but deadlines can create pressure. Some posts on Reddit discuss the challenge of balancing this with a full-time job, noting that while marketed as flexible, the time investment can be significant, especially if aiming for self-publishing success.