✍️ Start Here: Make Writing Your Job
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Hey writers! 👋
Welcome to From the Desk of Amy Suto — the newsletter, community, and job board helping 8,000+ creatives build the writing life they actually want.
Whether you’re here to land your next freelance gig, grow your skills, or find inspiration, you’re in the right place. Here’s a quick guide to everything we offer so you can jump in with confidence.
So grab a cup of tea, and let’s get cozy.
👋 Hi! I’m Amy Suto.
I’m Amy Suto — a six-figure ghostwriter, published author, and former Hollywood TV writer who now travels the world helping bold personalities tell their stories. I’ve built a writing life that lets me work from anywhere, and I created this space to help you do the same.
🧭 Choose Your Path: What Do You Need Right Now?
✍️ I’m Looking for Paid Writing Work
Check out our Writing Job Board, updated twice weekly with high-paying freelance and creative gigs. Some listings even come straight from my inbox when clients are looking to hire fast.
🎓 I Want to Grow My Writing Business
Join ClassStack — live Zoom workshops + replays on freelancing, Substack growth, and writing craft. These are jam-packed with strategies that actually work, no fluff.
✨ I Want Inspiration and Real-World Stories
GuestStack features essays, poetry, and insights from rising writers in our community. Learn how others are making writing their job — and how you can, too.
💬 Join the Conversation
Say hello, ask questions, or share your latest wins in our Subscriber Chat (available in the Substack app + on the web).
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2x/week high-paying writing jobs
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💫 You’re Already on Your Way
I’m so glad you started here.
You don’t need to have it all figured out to begin — you just need a direction, a little support, and the courage to keep going. Whether you’re applying to your first writing gig or scaling your freelance business, this space is here to back you up.
I believe in building a writing life that gives you freedom — and if you’re reading this, you’re already taking your first step toward it.
Let’s make writing your job.
Wishing you creativity, momentum, and the confidence to keep writing,
-Amy