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Hello! 👋 I’m Amy Suto, a published author and freelance memoir ghostwriter. Subscribe to my newsletter & writing job board here!

Amy Suto 7/4/26

How to Become a Ghostwriter (and Get High-Paying Clients)

Ghostwriting took me from Hollywood assistant to being flown to Vienna for six-figure memoir projects. Here’s the full blueprint: how to become a ghostwriter, and where the high-paying clients actually come from.

Amy Suto 7/4/26

Ghostwriting vs. Copywriting vs. Content Writing: Which Pays More?

I’ve been paid to do all three — copywriting, content writing, and ghostwriting memoirs for Olympians and CEOs. Here’s what each niche actually pays, and how to pick your lane.

Amy Suto 11/25/25

How to Grow a Substack for Your Business or Personal Brand

I share how to grow a Substack for your business or personal brand, from strategy to monetization. Learn my best practices, insider tips, and what helped me scale past $180,000 in ARR in under a year.

Amy Suto 10/7/25

Ghostwriting Services 101: How Much Do They Cost (And Why?)

Explore ghostwriting services for books, blogs, and social media, including what a ghostwriter costs and how to hire a top ghostwriter for your project. Post your job and connect with elite ghostwriters fast.

Amy Suto 8/9/25

Upwork vs. Contra for Freelance Writers: Which is Better?

Wondering whether to focus on Upwork or try Upwork alternatives like Contra? As a freelancer who’s earned over $300,000 on the Upwork freelance platform and $25,000 on Contra, I compare Upwork jobs, commissions, and portfolio tools with Contra’s sleek design and zero fees — plus where freelance writers can find the best sites like Upwork for high-paying remote writing work.

Amy Suto 5/29/25

How to Get Hired as a Book Ghostwriter

Want to get hired as a freelance book ghostwriter? In this guide from San Francisco-based ghostwriter Amy Suto, you’ll learn how to find remote ghostwriting jobs, build a high-paying portfolio, choose the right niche (memoirs, nonfiction, or fiction), and land freelance author jobs that pay real money — not exposure. Whether you’re new to ghostwriting or ready to level up, this is your roadmap to making book writing your job.

Amy Suto 5/25/25

How to Hire a Ghostwriter

Need a ghostwriter for your memoir, business book, or social media? This guide shows you how to hire a ghostwriter, where to find vetted writers for hire, what freelance rates to expect, and how to avoid common mistakes — whether you’re in San Francisco, New York, or working remotely.

Amy Suto 12/28/24

6 Ways to Get Hired More as a Freelance Writer

Want to get hired more often as a freelance writer? Check out my 6 tips for landing more freelance writing jobs!

Amy Suto 8/31/23

3 Steps: How to Write a Book Outline for Your Memoir or Nonfiction Book

Want to write a great memoir or nonfiction book? Everything starts with a great outline! Here are the 3 steps you need to follow to outline your book effectively, and why an outline is a critical part of your book writing process.

Amy Suto 6/22/23

What is a Memoir Ghostwriter and What Do They Do?

What is a memoir/autobiography ghostwriter and what do they do? How do you work with a memoir writer, and what should you know about writers for hire? I spill my secrets and share more about my work as a memoir writer!

Amy Suto 5/12/23

6 Reasons Why Entrepreneurs Should Write a Book

Are you an entrepreneur considering writing a book? Here are 6 reasons why you should write that memoir or nonfiction book if you want to grow your business, generate passive income, and leave your legacy!

Amy Suto 5/7/23

Day in the Life of a Memoir Ghostwriter

Spend a day with me! This post is about what it’s like to spend a day as a freelance memoir ghostwriter working on several books for clients while traveling and working remotely as a digital nomad.

Amy Suto 2/19/23

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!

Amy Suto 11/27/22

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.

Amy Suto 9/20/21

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!

Amy Suto 8/24/21

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.

Amy Suto 3/17/21

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.

Amy Suto 3/14/21

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.

Amy Suto 11/18/20

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.

Amy Suto 10/27/20

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.

Amy Suto 10/4/19

How to Ghostwrite a Memoir (Ghostwriting 101)

Anyways, it's October and I haven't blogged since I got back from Berlin. It's also sPoOkY sEaSoN which means I have to go to Halloween parties thrown by actors who somehow have ENDLESS costume/wig/special effects makeup to the point where 1 actor friend could outfit all the dayplayers on an episode of THE WALKING DEAD and STILL have leftover digs for the cast of FEAR THE WALKING DEAD.

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

Write for Money & Power — book by Amy Suto

The anti-starving-artist's guide to becoming a seven-figure writer.

NEW SERIAL: LET ME BE YOUR GHOST

Let Me Be Your Ghost — a serialized billionaire romance by Amy Suto

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

The Nomad Detective: Volume I — book by Amy Suto

Crime crosses borders, but so does this detective.

MY HOW-TO BOOK: SIX-FIGURE FREELANCE WRITER

Six-Figure Freelance Writer — book by Amy Suto

Work smarter, not harder — without the burnout.

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lately: getting my nails done, going on matcha walks, enjoying the rare SF sun, writing new novel pages☀️✍️

Amy Suto, bestselling author and Substack expert

✍️ another day writing my romantic thriller novel LET ME BE YOUR GHOST — chapters one and two live on Sutoscience 👻 #booktok #thriller #romance #writer #author

✍️ another day in their life as a full time author and Substack writer!

Write your next novel somewhere beautiful! ✍️✨Full list at MakeWritingYourJob

Welcome to 💡 Sutoscience, Julie! Thanks for supporting what I’m building here :)

Thanks so much for becoming a paid subscriber to 💡 Sutoscience, Amy! Looking forward to seeing what you create in the serialized fiction world :)

Thank you so much to everyone who came out to my writing class at the @thelovepotionlibrary yesterday — and thanks to Veena and the team for having me. ❤️📚 I loved nerding out about story structure with you! #class #writersofinstagram

🥹 honestly thank you so much for all your kind words on chapter one of LET ME BE YOUR GHOST so far 👻❤️ means the world to me! #booktok #author #writer #bookstagram

Putting yourself out there as a writer is scary but I am a glutton for transparency!! 👻✍️ read chapter one of LET ME BE YOUR GHOST now in my profile at Sutoscience #booktok #writer #romance

📕 read chapter one of LET ME BE YOUR GHOST for free at the link in my bio — a romantic thriller you won’t want to put down #bookstagram #romance #darkromance

lately: been going on a lot of brunches on outdoor patios to enjoy the rare sunny weather here in SF ☀️🌱

📕 What do freelance book editors ~ actually ~ do? 👇 Author and editor Allison Lau breaks it down in this clip from our recent interview on ✍️ Make Writing Your Job — watch the full interview below!

One of my favorite parts of my interview with Allison Lau for ✍️ Make Writing Your Job is how she shares what inspired her to dive into writing and start her Substack, Monkey Girl. So many people in the comments of our live feed shared that they had similar experiences to Allison — leaving toxic jobs behind to follow their dreams. In the full interview, Allison shares how she pivoted from scientist to full-time writer — get ready to be inspired :) 👀 Watch the full interview at Make Writing Your Job in my profile.

More great freelance writing advice from Allison Lau from our most recent conversation on ✍️ Make Writing Your Job! 👀 Watch the full interview at Make Writing Your Job in my profile.

I love how Allison Lau describes how she built momentum for her freelance writing career — so much practical advice in my recent interview with her on ✍️ Make Writing Your Job! 👀 Watch the full interview at Make Writing Your Job in my profile.

returning to my 🍵 sunday tea series! 👇 a weekly roundup of curated ideas, links, products, tea, and other recommendations for what you should watch and read to feel inspired as a writer:

📕 first chapter of let me be your ghost up on my substack. it's a moody romantic thriller about individual vs. all-seeing institutions, the stories we tell to survive, the masks we wear to get close to people. but mostly i was like "what if the FBI used ghostwriters as undercover agents and one of them got in too deep with a surveillance tech billionaire" 🙃 👀 read at the link in my bio at my Substack 💡 Sutoscience

coming soon — my new serialized fiction novel, let me be your ghost. subscribe to 💡 sutoscience .com to get the first few chapters free:

✍️ day in the life of a writer / substacker / yoga teacher in San Francisco #writer #author

Stopping by @hellosongtea to do some research on what teas I’ll be offering as part of my yoga & tea event this Wednesday at @thecommons_sf I attended a tea tasting a while back here at Song Tea and they have incredible Chinese and Taiwanese teas. 🫖