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