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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.
Upwork vs. Fiverr for Freelance Writers: Which is Better?
Wondering whether to focus on Upwork or try websites similar to Fiverr? As a writer who’s earned over $300,000 on the Upwork freelance platform and hired extensively from Fiverr, I compare Upwork freelance writing opportunities, commissions, and client quality with Fiverr freelance services — plus where to find the best Upwork alternatives and sites like Upwork for high-paying remote writing work.
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.
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.
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 experienced 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.
How to Write a Memoir
Want to know how to write a memoir that readers won’t forget? This step-by-step guide covers everything from creating a life timeline to hiring a memoir writer or memoir ghostwriter — plus what to look for in the best memoir writing services.
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!
4 Lessons From Eat, Pray, Love: Best Travel Memoir Example
Looking for a great example of a travel memoir? Read my post on 4 lessons we can learn from Eat, Pray, Love by Elizabeth Gilbert! I include passages and examples from the book to help you learn how to write a travel memoir, along with resources on hiring a memoir ghostwriter for your book.
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!
My 5 Favorite Memoirs as a Memoir Ghostwriter
Here are my top 5 favorite memoirs as a memoir ghostwriter! From travel memoirs to how-to memoirs, these autobiographies deserve a spot on your nightstand. Learn more about why I love EAT PRAY LOVE, Prince Harry's SPARE, and these other must-read autobiographies!
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!
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.
5 Ways to Recession-Proof Your Freelance Writing Business
Want to have a recession-proof freelance writing business? Here are my top 5 tips to become a need-to-have freelancer for the businesses you work for, and stay as booked and busy as you desire!
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!
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.
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?
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
The anti-starving-artist's guide to becoming a seven-figure writer.
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