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Remote public letter writer
Writing or correcting letters, complaints, wedding speeches or tributes for individuals.
How to get started
- Prepare a few templates: complaint, cancellation, speech, thank-you note.
- Set a price per page and a package for speeches.
- Talk by phone or video to fully understand the request.
- Deliver the text in an editable format, with one revision included.
Skills needed
- Writing
- Organisation and office software
Tools and equipment needed
- Computer
Good tips
- Wedding speeches and tributes are often requested at the last minute: offer an express option.
- Associations that help with paperwork sometimes refer people to public letter writers.
Watch out for
- Do not give legal advice: you write, you do not argue a case.
- Keep clients' personal information confidential.
Rules to know
France
The simplest status is the micro-entreprise: platform income must be declared, even small amounts.
Belgium
You usually need self-employed status, which can be held alongside a job.
Simplified summary: check the official websites before you start.
How much it pays
Indicative amount, varies with region, experience and demand. Before tax and social contributions.
France
Estimate From €25 to €35 per assignment (rate charged)
Rates shown by a public letter writer in France: rewriting a one-page letter from €25, writing one from €35, rate charged before costs.
Indicative example: about €130 to €180 per month for 5 assignments per month.
Source: Place des écrits : tarifs des prestations · Checked on 24 Oct 2026
Belgium
Estimate not available
No reliable source found yet: we prefer not to give a figure.