Business idea · Agency
AI Ghostwriting Services
AI Ghostwriting Services is a service that offers ghostwriting for authors using AI tools to draft, edit, and finalize books. It was pitched on Koerner Office in the episode "She Writes Strangers’ Books With AI. They Pay Her $20K Each. - Ep. #352" (aired November 13, 2026).
At a glance
| Podcast | Koerner Office |
|---|---|
| Hosted by | Chris Koerner |
| Episode | She Writes Strangers’ Books With AI. They Pay Her $20K Each. - Ep. #352 |
| Aired | November 13, 2026 |
| Category | Agency |
| Real companies on the episode | Metal Mouth, Jamie’s Ghostwriting Business, Association of Ghostwriters, Association of Ghost Writers, Canva, DreamWorks |
The problem it solves
Many aspiring authors struggle with writing their books due to time constraints or lack of writing skills. AI ghostwriting services can help them produce their work quickly and efficiently.
How it makes money
The business can operate on a project-based payment model, charging clients per chapter or per complete book.
Skills you need
Skills in writing, understanding of AI tools, project management, and marketing to attract clients.
The market, and why this works now
Most aspiring authors underestimate the efficiency of AI tools like OpenAI's ChatGPT for ghostwriting. A viable first-revenue move is to promote services on r/writing, where many users seek help with their manuscripts. Founders will face a constraint in managing client expectations, as the time required to align AI-generated content with an author’s unique voice can lead to extended project timelines and increased client management needs.
Our analysis, written after the episode. Not a quote from the show.
Real companies discussed on this episode
- Metal Mouth
A fictional story about a girl who experiences a supernatural event that allows a boy's voice to communicate with her.
- Jamie’s Ghostwriting Business
A ghostwriting service that helps individuals write books using AI, particularly targeting those who have ideas but lack the writing skills.
- Association of Ghostwriters
A professional organization that connects writers with clients seeking ghostwriting services.
- Association of Ghost Writers
A professional association that connects ghostwriters with potential clients looking for writing services.
- Canva
A graphic design platform that allows users to create a variety of visual content, including presentations and social media graphics.
- DreamWorks
An American film studio known for producing and distributing films and television shows.
Where this idea came from
Podcast: Koerner Office, hosted by Chris Koerner
Episode: She Writes Strangers’ Books With AI. They Pay Her $20K Each. - Ep. #352
Aired:
Summarized from the episode transcript. The show does not say which speaker raised each idea, so we credit the show, not a person.