Ghostwriting Service for Romance Authors

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Ghostwriting Service for Romance Authors

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Side Hustle School

Side Hustle School

Ep. 3204 - TBT: The Secret Author Behind Your Favorite Romance Novel

Host: Chris Guillebeau

Timestamp: 00:01:54 - 00:04:06

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"I charge 10,000 per project, which includes character development and plot outlines, full drafts, and a few rounds of edits."

Market Gap

Indie authors struggle to keep up with publishing schedules.

Many indie romance authors face significant challenges in keeping up with the increasing demand for new content. Readers of romance novels often consume multiple books a week, leading to a pressure on authors to release titles frequently. This can result in burnout and a decline in quality as authors rush to meet market demands. Current solutions for authors include writing more, hiring assistants, or relying on co-writers. However, many authors lack the time or skills to effectively create compelling narratives. Without addressing this issue, authors may risk losing their audience and revenue, especially as the romance genre continues to grow on platforms like Kindle Unlimited.

Summary

The business idea revolves around providing a ghostwriting service specifically tailored for indie romance authors who need to maintain a steady stream of new titles but lack the time or resources to produce them. This service could include character development, plot outlines, and full drafts for novels, allowing authors to focus on marketing and engagement while ensuring their readers have new content. The target audience would be busy indie authors who publish under pen names and require assistance to meet their publishing schedules. This service could be marketed through writing communities, author conventions, and social media platforms where indie authors congregate.

Categorization

Business Model
Service
Target Founder
Content Creator
Difficulty
Medium
Time to Revenue
1-3 months
Initial Investment
$100-$1,000

Potential MRR (18-24 months)

Conservative
$2,000 - $5,000 MRR
Moderate (Most Likely)
$10,000 - $20,000 MRR
Optimistic
$40,000 - $80,000 MRR

* Estimates assume solo founder/bootstrap scenario with competent execution

Scores

Clarity
9/10
Novelty
7/10
Feasibility
8/10
Market Potential
9/10
Evidence
8/10
Overall
8.2/10
Found on October 9, 2025 • Analyzed on October 9, 2025 8:57 AM

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