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Ghostwriting

Write content under other people's names at premium rates.

Startup cost
$0–$200
Time to revenue
1-3 months
Difficulty
3/5
Income range
$3,000 - $30,000/mo

Overview

Ghostwriters write tweets, threads, LinkedIn posts, and newsletters for executives and creators.

How it works

Build samples in your own voice, pitch creators with 10k-100k followers, charge $3k-$15k/mo per client.

Startup requirements

  • Portfolio
  • Outreach process
  • CRM
Estimated startup cost
$0 – $200
Time commitment
15–30 hrs / week
Income potential
$3,000 - $30,000/mo

Advantages

  • High retainer pricing
  • Recurring
  • Strategic role

Disadvantages

  • Anonymous work
  • Client tone-matching
  • Client dependence

Who this opportunity is best for

    Writers
    Strategists

By the numbers

Scalability2/5
Passive income potential1/5
Difficulty3/5
Risk level1/5
Skill level
Intermediate
Weekly hours
15–30 hrs
Content required
Yes
Client work
Yes