How I Built a $10k/Month Ghostwriting Business: My Strategy Revealed

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When I first started ghostwriting, I didn’t know how to turn it into a full-fledged business, let alone a $10,000-a-month income stream. Today, my ghostwriting agency consistently generates this revenue while serving clients I genuinely enjoy working with.

In this post, I’ll share the exact strategy I used to scale from zero to $10,000 a month so that you can apply these principles to your own writing business.

Step 1: Identify Your Niche and Ideal Client

The first step to scaling any service-based business is identifying a niche. For ghostwriters, this means getting clear on the specific type of writing you excel at and the audience you want to serve. Instead of being a generalist, I decided to focus on ghostwriting for tech founders and startups. This allowed me to position myself as an expert in a high-demand field.

Here’s how I identified my niche:

1. Assessed My Skills: I had a natural ability to simplify complex topics and tell engaging stories, which made me a great fit for tech clients who needed to communicate their vision clearly.
2. Researched Profitable Markets: Startups and founders often have the resources and need for professional writing services, making them an…