# Start a video editing business

URL: https://gocutline.com/playbooks/start-a-video-editing-business/

Start a video editing business: Every creator hates editing, and the good ones can pay to stop doing it. 1) Choose short-form or long-form, and one style to be good at. 2) Edit three free samples from public videos of creators you like, using only what you may use. 3) Set a price per video and a monthly package.

## The steps
1. Choose short-form or long-form, and one style to be good at.
2. Edit three free samples from public videos of creators you like, using only what you may use.
3. Set a price per video and a monthly package.
4. Send a free sample edit to 10 smaller creators each week.
5. Agree on a turnaround time and always beat it.
6. Move good clients to a monthly package.

## Your first move in Cutline
Block an hour to choose your style and make your first 30-second sample.

## Copy this
> Hi [name], I enjoyed your video on [topic], so I cut this 30-second version for Shorts and Reels: [link]. Yours to use, free. I edit for [price] a video if you ever want more.

## Make it a block
[Add it to your week in Cutline](https://app.gocutline.com/?plan=Start%20a%20video%20editing%20business%2060%20min%20on%20Monday%20at%209): one click and the time is blocked.

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Cutline: Cutline is a weekly calendar and planner that turns time blocks into XP, levels and streaks. You plan your week in blocks, tick each one off when it is done, and see your progress on a social feed (the Floor) and a weekly leaderboard (the Arena). Planning and budgeting are free; paid plans add a badge, posting, messaging, shared calendars and lower selling fees, from $9 a month. Pro is free to try for 7 days.
Facts: https://gocutline.com/facts/ · Updated 2026-11-06