Why Use a Ghostwriter ROI Calculator?
Are you considering hiring a ghostwriter but wondering if it's truly worth the investment?
Most business owners and executives know content is crucial for growth but hesitate when faced with ghostwriting costs, struggling to see beyond the immediate price tag.
What they're missing is the complete financial picture - not just what a ghostwriter costs, but what they'll gain in return.
Our Ghostwriter ROI Calculator transforms this decision from a gut feeling into a strategic business move. This powerful tool reveals the hidden economics of ghostwriting by calculating the actual dollar value of the time you'll reclaim, the revenue potential of increased content production, your projected break-even point, and your annual return on investment.
Stop guessing whether a ghostwriter makes financial sense. Get precise numbers tailored to your specific business situation and capture what most decision-makers overlook: the opportunity cost of your valuable time and the compounding revenue effects of consistent, high-quality content.
Make your content decisions with complete confidence, backed by data that speaks directly to your bottom line.
How to Use the Calculator
Enter your current content details
Add your hourly rate, how many hours you spend writing each month, and how much content you currently produce.Add ghostwriter details
Enter the monthly cost of a ghostwriter, how many pieces they’ll create, and how much time you expect to spend reviewing each piece.Set your content value
Estimate how much revenue or business value each piece generates and how long that content continues to bring results.Review your results
The calculator updates automatically as you enter numbers. Pay attention to ROI and break-even time to see if the investment makes sense.Compare your options
View the monthly comparison to see differences in content volume, time saved, and potential revenue with a ghostwriter.Explore different scenarios
Adjust the numbers to test different costs, output levels, or review time and see how they affect your return.
This calculator updates instantly, no buttons required. The more accurate your inputs, the more reliable your results will be. Use the final numbers to decide if ghostwriting is a smart investment for your business or to present a clear case to stakeholders.
Ghostwriter ROI Calculator
Input Parameters
Current Content Creation
Ghostwriter Service
Content Value
Business Information
Key Results
Monthly Comparison
| Metric | Current | With Ghostwriter | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Content Pieces | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Time Spent (hours) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Monthly Revenue | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Monthly Cost | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Detailed Analysis
Current Content Costs
- Monthly time cost: $0
- Annual time cost: $0
Ghostwriter Costs
- Monthly service cost: $0
- Your review time cost: $0
- Total monthly cost: $0
- Annual ghostwriter cost: $0
Revenue Projections
- Current monthly revenue: $0
- New monthly revenue: $0
- Additional monthly revenue: $0
- Annual revenue increase: $0
Why? Well, usually I have to craft the show notes, create graphics, come up with an enticing headline, tag the episodes for Apple etc. Usually it takes me most of my day but not this week. Due to Lynn’s excellent show notes I was done in an hour. Game changer! If you are looking for a writer who is efficient, fast and with excellent communications then don't think twice about working with Write For You!”
— Shane Whaley

