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Amy Suto
Hello! 👋 I’m Amy Suto, a bestselling author and San Francisco content creator. Find your next job on my job board, 🛋️ CozyJobs!
MOST POPULAR POSTS
Here’s a directory of some of my most popular blog posts and series.
ON WRITING + TRAVEL
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GUIDES & RECOMMENDATIONS
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ON WRITING
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Ghostwriting vs. Copywriting vs. Content Writing: Which Pays More?
Do authors still need gatekeepers? Talking self-publishing with Emma Gannon
3 Mistakes to Avoid When Self-Publishing Your Book on Amazon KDP
3 Steps: How to Write a Book Outline for Your Memoir or Nonfiction Book
What is a Memoir/Autobiography Ghostwriter and What Do They Do?
Self-Publishing vs. Traditional Publishing and What I Prefer for My Books
Day in the Life of a Memoir Ghostwriter Working Remotely in NYC
How to Ghostwrite a Memoir or Hire a Ghostwriter for Your Autobiography
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So You Wanna Be a Great Writer, Artist, or Musician: How to "Honor the Work" as a Creative
Writing Routines: A Holistic Approach to Crafting Your Weekly Writing Schedule
Writers' Life: How Your Examined Life Informs The Stories You Tell
Stress Relief for Writers: Staying Creative with Busy Schedules
3 Tips for Getting Organized and Motivated after a Setback (Writing in Hollywood)
Writers’ Life: How Your Examined Life Informs The Stories You Tell
Stress Relief for Writers: Staying Creative Through Busy Schedules
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Some of the beautiful places we’ve worked remotely in so far:
Aji Kiji Review: Takeout Sushi Boxes in San Francisco's FiDi
Komeya no Bento Review: Bento Boxes and Matcha in the Marina
Shiloh Tea House Review: LA’s Candlelit Late-Night Tea Ritual
Republic of Pie Review: North Hollywood’s Always-Popping Cafe
Re/Creation Review: LA’s Great Indoor-Outdoor Cafe (With House Rules)
Naya Dessert Cafe Review: The Mango Tango Is the Whole Point
Jin Pot Shabu House Review: The Best Hot Pot in San Francisco
Portland, Oregon Travel Guide: Bookstores, Bowls & Rainy-Day Coffee
Case Study Coffee Review: Portland’s Best Rainy-Day Work Cafe
Cafe Olli Review: Portland’s Best Breakfast (and That Shaken Espresso)
Ashland, Oregon Travel Guide: Shakespeare, Gardens & Gluten-Free Gold
Layla Bagels Review: The Beverly Hills Bagels Worth the Hype
Bodega Wine Bar Review: Santa Monica’s Best Day-to-Night Spot
Maruwu Seicha Review: The Strawberry Matcha With Hokkaido Milk
Jane on Fillmore Review: The Best Cafe in SF to Actually Meet Someone
Constance Tea & Matcha Review: SF’s Only Fresh-Milled Matcha
Wise Sons Review: The Best Gluten-Free Bagel in San Francisco
Super Duper Burgers Review: The Lettuce-Wrap Veggie Burger Hack
Souvla Review: The Fast Casual Greek Spot That Outclasses Sit-Downs
Rich Table Review: The Best Produce in San Francisco, Cooked Right
Proposition Chicken Review: Fried Chicken for Him, Crispy Tofu for Me
The Best Restaurants in San Francisco (From a Local Who Keeps the Receipts)
Jalebi Street Review: The Best Indian Street Food in San Francisco
How to Get a Visa to Travel to China as an American (Plus: San Francisco Consulate Instructions)
My Favorite AI Tool: Text-to-Audio in YOUR Voice [Wondercraft AI Review]
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Serialized Fiction: How to Publish a Novel Chapter by Chapter
How to Start a Substack: Setup Guide From a Top 20 Bestseller
Substack vs ConvertKit (Now Kit): I Migrated. Here's the Truth.
Inside My Two-Week Substack Intensive (What a Substack Consultant Actually Does)
How to Become a Full-Time Substack Writer (What My Weeks Really Look Like)
How to Start a Paid Substack Newsletter (From Blank Page to First Paid Subscriber)
How to Price Your Writing Services: Freelance Writing Rates That Actually Pay
How to Grow a Substack: What Actually Took Me to 42,000 Subscribers
Let Me Be Your Ghost: Read My New Serialized Billionaire Romance Novel (First Chapters Free)
How to Get Paid Subscribers on Substack (What Converted My First 1,900)
Is Substack Worth It in 2026? An Honest Answer From a Top 20 Bestseller
How to Become a Freelance Writer: 14 Steps That Actually Work
10 Remote Writing Jobs That Are Surprisingly AI-Proof (For Now)
Top Remote Writing Jobs You Can Apply to in 2025 (and 2026) — Plus How to Land One
Quarantine Nomads: How Freelancers Can Live and Work Remotely and Safely During COVID-19
A Writers' Life in 2018: Novel Writing, Freelancing, First Episode of Television
3 Ways Expert Freelance Writers Grow with the Freelancing Flywheel
How to Make Money Online as a Six-Figure Freelance Writer (My New Book!)
5 Stress Reduction Tactics for Freelance Writers and Solopreneurs
Freelancers: How To Create + Sell Writing Packages To Clients
Freelancing 101: Getting Started as a Freelance Writer (Ultimate Guide and Resource List)
5 Steps to Quitting Your Job and Becoming a Full-Time Freelancer
Is Web3 Morally Wrong? Exploring Ethics of Web3, Crypto, and the Metaverse
Your Bio Sucks: Here’s How to Write a Better One for Your LinkedIn/Website/Whatever
Quarantine Nomads: How Freelancers Can Live and Work Remotely — and Safely During COVID-19
How to Make Money Having Opinions on the Internet AKA Blogging
Remote Work Survival Guide: How to Work from Home and Not Lose Your Mind
How to Write a Whitepaper for Your Web3 Project or NFT Collection
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Scripted podcasts are all the rage right now, as they should be! Looking to make your own? Check out these posts:
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GET TO KNOW ME
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Thoughts, tips, and rumination from a full-time creative and freelance writer during the COVID-19 crisis.
Newest additions are added at the top of this list. Stay safe <3
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HOLLYWOOD & ENTERTAINMENT
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Assistant Life: Surviving Vs. Thriving, Strategies to Keep Writing
How to Survive Working as a Hollywood Agency Assistant (Part I: Why the Agency Route?)
Writers’ Assistant, Showrunners’ Assistant, Writers’ PA: What are these Jobs and How to Get Them
How To Get Your Life Together as a Graduating Writer (A 5-Step Guide With Photos)
Surviving vs: Thriving: Strategies to Keep Writing as a Hollywood Assistant
How to Survive Working as a Hollywood Agency Assistant (Part I: Why the Agency Route?)
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Nobody is Going to Make Your Thing: The Cavalry Isn't Coming and Other Hollywood Pep Talks
A New Writer's Guide to Moving to Los Angeles & Surviving Hollywood
What Film School Doesn’t Tell You About Getting a Job After You Graduate
Nobody is Going to Make Your Thing: The Cavalry Isn’t Coming and Other Hollywood Pep Talks
GUIDES & RECOMMMENDATIONS
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Books Like Throne of Glass: 10 Read-Alikes From a Binge Reader
Book Review: Quicksilver (Fae & Alchemy Book #1) by Callie Hart
Book Review: A Court of Thornes and Roses (Book One) by Sarah J. Maas
Book Review: Deep as the Sky, Red as the Sea by Rita Chang-Eppig
Weekend Read: Ronan Farrow’s CATCH AND KILL, Cold War Kids’ New Album, Way Too Many TikToks
Good Books: Being Gritty, Successful, and Working Smart for Screenwriters
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Los Angeles Travel Guide: Two Weeks of Matcha Walks & Meetups
The Best Restaurants & Coffee Shops in Los Angeles (Plant-Forward Edition)
The 4 Best Los Angeles Coffeeshops to Write Your Screenplay In
The Ultimate Guide: Moving to Los Angeles to Be a Hollywood Screenwriter
The 4 Best Los Angeles Coffeeshops to Write Your Screenplay In
PUBLICATIONS & ESSAYS
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Things I Want You To Remember — About life, about creativity, and about the intersection of art and commerce.
