Amy Suto 11/27/22 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 3/2/22 Amy Suto 3/2/22

How to Hire a Creative Writer for Your Metaverse/NFT/Web3 Project

Looking to hire a writer or copywriter for your web3 project? Whether you’re creating a metaverse game or NFT collection, learn how to hire the best freelance creative writer for your project.

Amy Suto 9/5/21 Amy Suto 9/5/21

Working Remotely in Naples, Italy & the Amalfi Coast

We worked remotely in Naples and the Amalfi Coast — here are my top tips for getting the most out of the great pizza and gorgeous coastline cities! If you’re a digital nomad or a traveler, I got you covered.

Amy Suto 3/27/19 Amy Suto 3/27/19

4 Lessons Writers Can Learn from Yoga and Meditation

As I've mentioned before on this blog, I'm in the middle of training for my yoga certification so I can teach yoga for writers. As someone who loves to experiment with ways to improve my writing and creative mind, yoga and meditation were always something I turned to in order to find space for my process. Now, I'm taking a deep dive, and it's been transformative.

Amy Suto 1/22/18 Amy Suto 1/22/18

Writing in Hollywood: Should Men Tell Women's Stories?

Back in the day, I wrote a guide for men on how to write female characters.In a nutshell: like human beings. Complex, flawed, whole. Strong -- but also weak. A spectrum, just like male characters have been written about for decades in film and television.

Amy Suto 12/18/16 Amy Suto 12/18/16

Assistant Life: Surviving Vs. Thriving, Strategies to Keep Writing

I've been writing a lot recently about creatives in the industry and posting images of aesthetically pleasing and meticulously organized writing spaces (aka: my therapy) so this blog post is continuing the trend.At holiday parties this past month, I've been meeting other writers who are holding down jobs in the industry, from showrunner's assistants to writer's PA's to researchers.

Amy Suto 5/17/15 Amy Suto 5/17/15

INTJ: One of The Rarest, Loneliest Personality Types [Introverts and Writing]

I hadn't put much stock in personality types up until now, but when I started reading more about INTJs, I began to realize that the kind of isolation I sometimes felt (and felt unable to express) even when surrounded by people I cared about had roots in my personality type.

Amy Suto 5/12/15 Amy Suto 5/12/15

Playing Pretend: On Set of CON and the Television Experience

Every week we have a quote of the day on our call sheet. My favorite was written by Irina, our Russian supervising producer: “We wrap by 5pm or else I’m sending you all to Siberia.”

Amy Suto 6/6/13 Amy Suto 6/6/13

Tips and Tricks for Novel Writing

Here are the tips and tricks I've learned about novel writing during my stay in Maui!

Amy Suto 8/4/12 Amy Suto 8/4/12

Pre-Writing Checklist: 6 Things To Do Before Starting Your Screenplay

I've learned some very important lessons from my overseas travel, but one message actually applies to screenwriting: always prepare yourself for the journey ahead. Writing a script, is, in essence, a journey. Don't be that guy who gets stopped at the border because you forgot your passport and who drinks the water the moment his boot hits Mexicano soil.

Amy Suto 7/8/12 Amy Suto 7/8/12

7 Essential Habits for Writers

So "caffeine dependency" didn't make this list, but it's an important part of my creative process. Caffeine's great for productivity! Especially in latte form! Or any form, really!

Amy Suto 4/1/12 Amy Suto 4/1/12

4 Ways to Distance Yourself From Your Story

One rampant problem common amongst amateur writers is that they cannot take criticism. They are so close to their work, they cannot bear hearing anything but praise for what they've written, even if it isn't the truth.This tendency isn't completely their fault. The problem with writing as a career is that everything we write is a reflection of who we are.