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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!
SEO Witchcraft: Get Your Blog on the First Page of Google in 5 Steps
Want to learn how to get your blog ranked on the first page of Google and make good with the SEO gods? Check out my top tips!
Best Books About How to Write Your Memoir
Looking for some guidance on how to write a memoir? Here are my favorite books about the craft of memoir writing as a freelance memoir ghostwriter!
How to Write Great Landing Page Copy
Want to learn how to write great landing page copy that converts visitors into fans? I’ve written dozens of landing pages as a freelance copywriter and I’m here to share my secrets.
My Process: How I Ghostwrite Books as a Memoir Ghostwriter
Here’s my process for how I ghostwrite memoirs and nonfiction books as a memoir ghostwriter! If you’re looking for a freelance ghostwriter or editor for your book, read on to learn about my story-based approach.
5 Stress Reduction Tactics for Freelance Writers and Solopreneurs
Are you a freelance writer who’s constantly stressed out? Here are my top 5 strategies for reducing stress — that actually work!
My Favorite Tools + Tech Stack as a Freelance Writer
Want to find the best software, tools, and hardware to improve your freelancing? Here are my favorite picks for invoicing and billing portals, scheduling tools, and back office platforms for freelancers.
How to Hire a Coach as a Freelance Writer
Are you freelance writer? Consider hiring a coach to help you thrive as a freelancer and reach your goals through one-on-one mentorship.
Freelancers: How to Create + Sell Writing Packages to Clients
Freelancers: want to learn how to offer value-based package pricing to your freelance clients? Here’s how I create my $15,000 and $35,000 packages, and ensure my clients are thrilled with my work, every time.
How to Build a Freelance Writing Portfolio
Want to understand how to build your freelance writing portfolio? Here are some of my tips to land those first clients and have a range of work you can share!
How to Hire a Creative Writer for Your Metaverse/NFT/Web3 Project
Looking to hire a writer or copywriter for your web3 project? Whether you’re creating a metaverse game or NFT collection, learn how to hire the best freelance creative writer for your project.
How I Make $20,000-$30,000 Per Month as a Freelancer
Want to make $20k-$30k per MONTH as a freelancer? I’ve got you covered. Here’s my breakdown of monthly projects and some tips and tricks on scaling your freelance business.
Brand Voice 101: Startup Branding Series
Trying to nail your startup’s brand voice? Check out my latest post in my startup branding 101 series! Looking to hire a brand strategist for your startup? I can help with that, too.
12 Steps to Quitting Your Shitty Agency Assistant Job
Are you an agency assistant? Do you want to be a writer? Quit your job. Now. Seriously. There’s a better way that will also make you 10x more money so you can make your art instead.
Book Review: The Minimalist Entrepreneur by Sahil Lavingia
Sahil Lavingia’s book The Minimalist Entrepreneur offers a great perspective on how to build small businesses that are actually profitable and sustainable — while still having control over your life. Here’s my book review and takeaways!
How to Make $350/Hour as a Freelance Writer
Want to make $350+/hr as a freelance writer? I’ll share my top tips when it comes to creating value for clients, honing your skills, and perfecting your personal brand!
Expert vs. Entry Level Freelancers: When to Work with an Expert
Considering the pros and cons of working with entry level or expert freelancers? Here’s my breakdown of when to work with expert freelance writers!
5 Steps to Quit Your Job and Become a Full-Time Freelancer
Want to quit your job and become a freelancer and potentially earn up to 10x as much as you did at your 9-5? Here are 5 tips to make the jump!
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!
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.
Why Great Writing is Good for Business
Great writing grows businesses and changes careers. That’s why some of the most successful people invest heavily in blogs, books, email newsletters, and social media feeds. They don’t underestimate how great writing can transform their life and careers and open doors they never knew existed.
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.
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!
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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MY NEW BOOK: WRITE FOR MONEY & POWER
The anti-starving-artist's guide to becoming a seven-figure writer.
NEW SERIAL: LET ME BE YOUR GHOST
My serialized billionaire romance — a ghostwriter with secrets, a CEO with more. Read chapter one free →
MY ROMANTASY NOVEL: THE ASH TRIALS
The deadliest game is remembering who you are.
MY DETECTIVE NOVEL: THE NOMAD DETECTIVE
Crime crosses borders, but so does this detective.
MY HOW-TO BOOK: SIX-FIGURE FREELANCE WRITER
Work smarter, not harder — without the burnout.
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