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Amy Suto
Hello! 👋 I’m Amy Suto, a published author and freelance memoir ghostwriter. Subscribe to my newsletter & writing job board here!
Working Remotely in Milan, Italy
Milan, Italy is a must-visit for those who love fashion and design! Here’s everything we loved about working remotely in Milan for two weeks.
Freelancing 101: How to Get Started as a Freelance Writer
Want to make money as a freelance writer? Here’s my beginner’s guide to getting started on freelance platforms like Upwork and launch your writing career!
Working Remotely in Rome, Italy
Want to work remotely in Rome, Italy? Here are our top tips for where to go and what to see! From our favorite vegan and non-vegan restaurants to suggestions on things to do, I’ve got the best itinerary suggestions for you on your travels as a digital nomad :)
Course: How to Make $100,000+ on Upwork
Want to make $100,000+ on Upwork? My new course can help you learn the tips, tricks, and nuances for how to succeed as a freelance writer on Upwork.
Working Remotely in Naples, Italy & the Amalfi Coast
We worked remotely in Naples and the Amalfi Coast — here are my top tips for getting the most out of the great pizza and gorgeous coastline cities! If you’re a digital nomad or a traveler, I got you covered.
Working Remotely in Prague, Czech Republic
We loved working remotely in Prague. Here are our favorite places to eat and tips as digital nomads!
Hollywood is Dead: the Rise of the Creator Economy
Hollywood is dead. But that’s a good thing! Welcome to the Creator Economy. In this post I’ll share with you how to make money traveling the world and making your art.
Working Remotely in New York City
We spent nine days in NYC before starting our Europe trip (I’m writing this from Prague right now!) and it was an action-packed week and a half. Here are some of our favorite spots and travel tips for anyone working remotely as a digital nomad.
3 Ways to Lead a Holistic Creative Life
What does it mean to live a holistic life as a creative? As writers, what can we do to heal and live better, happier lives? Here are some of the habits, books, and recommendations I have for you!
Working Remotely in Peshastin & Leavenworth, Washington
Our remote work quarantine roadtrip 2021 continued as we moved from Galena, IL to Peshastin, WA where we spent another full month — and what an insanely beautiful month it was. Here’s some of our favorite places to eat, hang out, and work!
Welcome to the Future
It’s about time this blog got a facelift. Here’s some updates about these kickin’ new digs and what I’m up to nowadays!
How to Write a Memoir: Be a Detective in Your Own Life
I've written in the past about my overall process for writing memoirs: as a memoir ghostwriter, I do this for a living and love diving into people's stories with them.
3 Tips for Working Remotely as a Freelancer On a Budget
Working remotely has been a huge "secret" to my success, I suppose: I'm happier than I'd ever be if I was stuck in a cubicle with mandated lunch breaks, and being able to experience some lovely places in the US has helped to inspire me in everything I do.
Working Remotely in Nashville, Tennessee
Earlier in January, I wrote a blog post about getting my rheumatoid arthritis diagnosis. Part of what helped me deal with the ups and downs of my health condition (which is getting much better, thankfully!) has been being able to travel and work remotely with friends.
Working Remotely in Galena, Illinois
We've been working on some exciting things lately, including the full redesign of This Here Blog. It's about time -- I've had the same Wordpress template since I was twelve, so we're past due for some changes around here. I'm working with Gertrude Pillena over at Design Kick, a super cool design firm based in Singapore.
Your Bio Sucks: How to Write a Better Bio for Your Website, LinkedIn, Resume, or Whatever
Okay, let me level with you in a way nobody in your life is doing right now: Your short bio/about me blurb? Y'know, that one paragraph or more you use to describe yourself on social media, dating profiles, websites, LinkedIn, whatever? It sucks. But you don't suck. You just suck at writing about yourself. It's okay, I'm here to help you.
How to Write a Witty Blog Post with Search Engine Optimization (SEO) That People Actually Want to Read
I was about twelve years old when my techie computer programming parents turned to me and said, "Amy, we just got you your domain name. It's time to start blogging so you can rank on Google someday." Boy was I lucky to be raised by total nerds.
Pain Clarifies Priorities: Getting My Rheumatoid Arthritis Diagnosis and Creatively Recalibrating
"I can't walk," I struggled to say, lying on an exam room table at USC's health center six years ago as two doctors stood over me. My hip felt like someone had poured gasoline on it and laughed as they lit the match.
So You Wanna Be a Great Writer, Artist, or Musician: How to "Honor the Work" as a Creative
If you've ever seen a video of the art prodigy ZhaoXiaoli, a Beijing-based painter who turns trash into her canvas and tools, it's pretty clear there's an incredible amount of creativity not only in her work, but in how she presents it.
How Much Does a Memoir Ghostwriter Cost? (2026 Guide)
Your life story deserves more than a rushed draft or a bargain-bin freelancer. When it comes to memoir ghostwriting, you’re not just paying for words on a page — you’re investing in a legacy.
So, how much does a memoir ghostwriter cost? What should you expect to pay for a writer who can skillfully capture your voice, honor your lived experience, and shape your story into a book that will endure?
Quarantine Nomads: How Freelancers Can Live and Work Remotely and Safely During COVID-19
I spent most of this year quarantined in Los Angeles, sitting at the dinner table with my cat and Zooming with friends over cocktails and societal outrage for five whole months. I've taken COVID pretty seriously, seeing friends only for the occasional masked hike or social distanced hang.
Nobody is Going to Make Your Thing: The Cavalry Isn't Coming and Other Hollywood Pep Talks
I get a lot of people who ask me how to get started in the industry, i.e. how to sell a script or something or get somebody to produce your idea or get a studio to buy your screenplay or make your podcast or whatever.
Get Help Becoming a Freelance Writer + Writing Your Novel, Screenplay, or Whatever: Consultations + Writing Coaching Sessions Open!
In the past decade or so since I started this blog, I've had the pleasure of chatting with so many of you wonderful people about all things writing/creativity/the best coffeeshops in LA.
My Freelance Writing Workflow: Billing, Invoicing, Contracts and More (How to Manage Your Freelance Writing Business)
Like most freelance writers and people on the planet earth, I don't really enjoy things like contracts, billing, invoicing, and all that jazz. If it was up to me, I'd spend my days frolicking through the forest writing poetry on tree bark and learning how to whittle tiny figurines of pandas.
My Advice to 2020 and 2021 Film School Graduates: Navigating the Post-COVID Entertainment Industry and Building a New Path
I've written a lot on my blog about traditional entrypoints for the industry, from surviving being an agency assistant to networking authentically to the difference between support staff positions in the writers' room. Now, I'm modifying my advice, in part because I don't think the assistant route is a viable one for writers anymore.
How to Produce a Scripted Podcast
We're all about scripted podcasts here on the ol' blog nowadays! If you missed my post about how to write a scripted podcast, I'd recommend starting there. After all, there is no scripted podcast without a script!
How to Be a Freelance Writer During a Pandemic
I feel like most of my blog posts these days begin with "hello everyone, remember this horrific world we in the United States are living through right now? Hopefully we can turn this chaos and mass tragedy of COVID-19 and the failings of our nation into something positive!"
How to Write a Scripted Podcast at the End of the World
We're living in extraordinary times, from the pandemic to the incredible revolution sparked by the Black Lives Matter movement. It's a reminder to all storytellers that we need to support the kinds of stories that reflect the reality we live in: that cop shows have glorified cops for far too long, that we haven't been questioning underlying structures of our world in the way that we need to in order to create dangerously and be good allies.
Content Writing: How to Get Hired as a Blogger and Actually Get Paid to Have Opinions on the Internet
It's 4pm, and I'm settled on my chaise lounge by my open window overlooking the LA skyline dotted by palm trees, a fresh breeze blowing gently. The warm sunlight streams in as I type away on my laptop, sipping an iced tea as I share a steady stream of thoughts on the internet about why your five waffle irons are cluttering your kitchen, or how authors can connect with their audiences by showing the #struggles of what it's like behind-the-scenes as we spin words into fiction.
Essay: Things I Want You to Remember
In this time of both quiet and noise, there's some things I'd like to remind you of. I want you to remember that while you can't pluck the stars from the sky, you can build the infrastructure to reach them.
Hello! 👋 I’m Amy Suto. I’m a bestselling author, creator of the bestselling Substack Make Writing Your Job, and a 7-figure freelance memoir ghostwriter. Subscribe to my newsletter and writing job board to learn how to make writing your job!
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