I stream on Twitch. It depends what you mean "as a beginner". The first thing you have to do is get to Affiliate since you're not going to make any money otherwise, so you need 50 followers and an average of 3 viewers for a month. Not hard. Still, a lot of people don't make that. Anyway, presuming you've done that, you can start making money...
Now, what's really important is that you build a community. Get on Discord so people can talk with you offstream, be chatty there, be active. Make sure your server/channel has a focus and that your channel has a clear vision, be it a genre, game franchise or variety streaming or whatever. Make sure you have a face cam and make sure you talk. No dead air. In the early days no-one will come to your stream - this is good practise for filling dead air which you will always need to do. Just make sure you are always saying something, and something relatively interesting and relevant, that you are invested in your games, and that you are interested, excited and eager to be streaming. 'Energy' is the keyword.
Be consistent. Keep to a consistent schedule. The more you enjoy your chosen game or games, the better. Soon enough, people will start to discover you. When people start coming, do not look at your viewer numbers while streaming, disable them. They fluctuate a lot during a stream and watching them go up and down can really distract you and affect your performance. Just remember, do what you do because you love it, the rest will follow.
How much will you make? That depends on a lot of things. You have to keep your channel fresh and active. Keep switching up redemptions, sound alerts, etc. Pay attention to what people want but keep your mind on what you love most. If you're lucky you can make hundreds or even thousands of pounds a year, just keep at it. Above all, do NOT think of Twitch as a living, just a supplement. For every payout you get, be thankful. And always always always give back to your community and tell them how appreciative you are.
