I Make $245 a Day Writing Letters (It’s Stupid Easy)

Let’s get one thing straight: I’m not some fancy writer. My grammar? Decent at best. My experience? Basically zero when I started.

But somehow, I’m pulling in $245 a day just by writing letters. Not novels. Not blog posts. Letters.

And before you roll your eyes - no, this isn’t some sketchy "get rich quick" scheme. It’s real, it’s simple, and I’ll show you exactly how it works.

How I Stumbled Into This Weird Little Side Hustle

A few months back, I was struggling.

Like, "ramen-for-dinner-again" struggling.

Freelance gigs paid peanuts. My "side hustles" were more like side headaches. Then, while doomscrolling Reddit at 2 AM (as you do), I saw a random comment about getting paid to write letters.

I literally laughed out loud. Who pays for that?

Turns out - a lot of people. And they pay shockingly well.

What Kind of Letters?

(Spoiler: Not Shakespearean Sonnets)

When I say "letters," I don’t mean handwritten poetry or secret admirer notes (though hey, that’s a niche). I mean:

• Sales letters (the kind that make people actually buy stuff)
• "Hey, let’s work together" cold emails
• Fundraising letters (nonprofits love these)
• Thank-you notes (yes, grown adults pay others to write these)
• Cover letters (job seekers are desperate for help)
• Personal letters (think anniversary notes, apology letters, etc.)

Basically, anything someone should write but either hates doing or sucks at. That’s your golden ticket.

Why This Pays So Damn Well

Here’s the dirty little secret: Good letters make people money.

• A killer sales letter = thousands in revenue.
• A polished cover letter = someone lands a $100K job.
• A heartfelt donor letter = nonprofit gets a fat check.

So yeah, they’ll happily pay you $50–$200 to do the thing they’re avoiding. And the best part? Most of these are short—like, "two cups of coffee and you’re done" short.

How I Got My First Paid Gig (No BS)

I didn’t have a portfolio. I didn’t "niche down." I just started.

• Signed up on Fiverr (made a gig: "I’ll write you a letter that doesn’t suck")
• Lurked on Upwork (searched "letter writer," "sales email," etc.)
• Posted in Facebook groups (where small biz owners whine about writing)

First job? A $45 cover letter for some guy’s job application. Took me an hour. He left a 5-star review and told his friend.

Next thing I knew, I was writing a $120 fundraising letter for a nonprofit. Then a $80 sales email for a startup.

Now? I average $245/day working 3–4 hours max. Not bad for typing words into a Google Doc, huh?

You Don’t Need to Be a Writer (Seriously)

Repeat after me: NO EXPERIENCE NEEDED.

• Grammar? Grammarly exists.
• "Voice"? Just write like a normal human.
• Structure? Intro → middle → end. Done.

The only "skills" you need:

• Basic empathy (so you don’t sound like a robot)
• A little hustle (to actually start)
• The ability to Google (for templates/examples)

That’s it.

Where to Find These Gigs TODAY

Ready to dive in? Here’s where the money’s hiding:

• Upwork (search: "letter writer," "sales email," "cover letter help")
• Fiverr (gig titles like: "I’ll write a letter that gets results")
• PeoplePerHour (underrated for writing gigs)
• Facebook Groups (search: "small biz owners," "nonprofit fundraising")
• LinkedIn (just post: "I write letters for busy people - DM me")
• PaidAiJobs.org (they hire for email/letter writing and more)

Look, Just Try It

This isn’t a "quit your job tomorrow" plan. But if you can:

• Type words on a laptop
• Mimic a semi-likable human in writing
• Spend 2–3 hours actually trying

…you can 100% make $50–200/day within a few weeks.

$245/day sounds crazy until you’ve done a few gigs. Then it’s just… normal.

So quit overthinking it. Pick a platform. Make a profile. Write a damn letter.

Worst case? You’re out an hour. Best case? You’ve got a stupid-easy income stream.

Your call.