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It depends. You can decide if it's a business or a hobby, the IRS will consider this as self employment simply based on the Form 1099-NEC (nonemployee compensation or independent contractor). You will have the burden of proof as to whether you do not operate as a business. The information below will provide guidance for you.
This IRS link will help you: Business or Hobby?
Key elements:
Once you decide what type of income this is you can use the links below to see how to report.
To report as a Hobby use the information below.
Other Miscellaneous Income:
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