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The Best Matcha in San Francisco, Ranked by a Matcha Snob
The best matcha in San Francisco, ranked from freshly stone-milled koicha to strawberry treat drinks — by someone who quit coffee entirely and never looked back.
The Best Fast Casual Restaurants in San Francisco (Souvla, Super Duper & More)
My picks for the best fast casual restaurants in San Francisco: Souvla, Super Duper Burgers, and Proposition Chicken — with the healthyish orders I actually get.
Jalebi Street Review: The Best Indian Street Food in San Francisco
My review of Jalebi Street, the Haight Street chaat spot serving the best Indian street food in San Francisco — what to order, and why it’s worth breaking gluten-free for.
How to Become a Seven-Figure Writer (The Anti-Starving-Artist Roadmap)
The problem with most writers isn’t talent — it’s scale. Here’s the seven-figure writer roadmap from my book Write for Money and Power: three income pillars, three skills, and a 12-month plan.
How to Start a Paid Substack Newsletter (From Blank Page to First Paid Subscriber)
A paid newsletter is like an ATM wired to your words — mine has made $1,000 before breakfast. Here’s how to start a paid Substack from scratch: niche, offer, pricing, and your first paid subscribers.
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.
How to Price Your Writing Services: Freelance Writing Rates That Actually Pay
If your price quote doesn’t scare you a little when you say it out loud, it’s too low. Here’s how to actually price your writing services — with real 2026 freelance writing rates by niche.
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.
How to Grow a Substack: What Actually Took Me to 42,000 Subscribers
My Substack, Make Writing Your Job, has 42,000+ subscribers and became a Top 20 Business bestseller — with zero ad spend. Here’s the real playbook, including the honest timeline nobody posts about.
Let Me Be Your Ghost: Read My New Serialized Billionaire Romance Novel (First Chapters Free)
I'm serializing a brand-new billionaire romance novel, Let Me Be Your Ghost — a memoir ghostwriter with secrets, a billionaire CEO with more. Read the first four chapters free on my Substack, with new installments weekly.
How to Get Paid Subscribers on Substack (What Converted My First 1,900)
Free subscribers are attention; paid subscribers are a business. Here are the seven tactics that converted 1,900+ paying readers on my Top 20 Business bestselling Substack.
How to Make Money on Substack: My $267K Breakdown
My Substack reached $267,000 in gross annualized revenue — and most of that growth happened across 12 to 15 months. Here’s the honest breakdown: where the money comes from, what Substack takes, and the math for your newsletter.
Is Substack Worth It in 2026? An Honest Answer From a Top 20 Bestseller
Substack grew my newsletter to 42,000+ subscribers and $267K in annualized revenue — but it isn’t right for everyone. The honest pros, cons, and who should pick beehiiv instead.
How to Use AI for Your Job Search
AI job search tools are changing everything — and the candidates using them are winning. Discover how to use AI to find remote jobs, unique opportunities, and land more interviews, faster.
The Best Yoga in SF
Find the best yoga in SF with my roundup of the best studios and teachers here in San Francisco!
Do authors still need gatekeepers? Talking self-publishing with Emma Gannon
I was so honored to chat with Emma Gannon as part of her creative coffee series. In this conversation, we talk about what it means to find creative power beyond gatekeepers, and how self-publishing is liberating authors.
How I Put My Rheumatoid Arthritis Into Remission
All of the details of how I put my autoimmune condition into remission using integrative medicine — and how I’ve gotten to the point where I’m 100% medication-free and have been in remission from my rheumatoid arthritis for over 2+ years!
After the Book Launch
It’s been almost a month since my book Write for Money and Power launched — and I’m still processing what just happened. From hitting the Amazon bestseller list in business books to having a book reviewer paint a watercolor of the book (yes, really), this self-published launch has been the most meaningful project of my writing career. In this post, I’m sharing the emotional side of what it’s like to launch a book — especially when you’ve done it all yourself. No gatekeepers. Just grit, a six-month plan, and a whole lot of heart.
Press Release: WRITE FOR MONEY AND POWER by Amy Suto Available Now
San Francisco, Calif. (January 12, 2025) - Bestselling author, Substacker, and seven-figure ghostwriter Amy Suto has announced the release of Write for Money and Power: The Anti-Starving Artist’s Guide to Becoming a Seven-Figure Writer, a new book challenging long-held beliefs about writing as a low-paid profession.
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.
How to Become an ARC Reader or Beta Reader
Learn how to become an ARC reader or beta reader, what each role actually involves, where to find legitimate ARC programs, and how to get free books before they’re published. In this guide, I walk you through how I run my own ARC campaigns as an author and developmental editor, and how you can join early reader teams, support authors, and discover new books long before they hit the shelves.
How to Get a Visa to Travel to China as an American (Plus: San Francisco Consulate Instructions)
I just got back from a month-long trip across Beijing, Shanghai, Chongqing, and Shenzhen, and here’s my step-by-step guide to how Americans can get a visa to travel to China. In this post, I break down the China visa requirements, the COVA application process, and exactly what to expect at the San Francisco Chinese Consulate so you can apply quickly and avoid the usual confusion.
Travel Guide: Maui, Hawaii
I spent a week in Maui, Hawaii — swimming in Wailea’s turquoise beaches, staying at the oceanfront Wailea Beach Resort, and exploring the Road to Hana. In my Maui travel guide, I share where to stay, what to do, and the best places to eat across the island — plus honest reflections on Hawaii’s beauty, calm, and contrasts.
Travel Guide: Hong Kong, China
I spent several days exploring Hong Kong — from sipping iconic milk tea at Lan Fong Yuen to wandering the M+ Museum and taking in skyline views from Victoria Peak — but the city’s post-neon vibe surprised me. In my Hong Kong travel guide, I share honest insights, local tips, and where to stay (like the Kerry Hotel) for travelers and writers traveling through Asia.
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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