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My name is Amy Suto, I write thrillers for TV and am working on a new novel. I also write personal essays, short stories, and things for the internet. Check out my portfolio page, sign-up for my writing tips newsletter below, and don’t hesitate to get in touch and share your favorite coffeeshop recommendations!

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The Last Station Scripted Podcast: Listen Now!

It’s here! Visit TheLastStationPodcast.com to listen to the scripted podcast I wrote and produced about the last radio host at the end of the world who gets her first caller and realizes she’s not alone. It’s a sci-fi mystery series and I can’t wait for you to experience it.

If you want to support the show, listen, subscribe, and review on Apple podcasts and consider supporting us on Patreon for cool perks!

Find Freedom in Freelancing

Hi friends! Not sure if you heard, but I wrote a book about how freelancing allowed me to travel the world and focus on my writing full-time in-between writers’ rooms. If you’d like to read about how I made my first $40,000 on the freelance platform Upwork while I was still an assistant and how I’ve grown my freelance business since then, check it out on Amazon!

Recent Posts

My Advice to 2020 Film School Graduates: Navigating the Post-COVID Entertainment Industry and Building a New Path
How to Produce a Scripted Podcast
How to Be a Freelance Writer During a Pandemic
How to Write a Scripted Podcast at the End of the World
Content Writing: How to Get Hired as a Blogger and Actually Get Paid to Have Opinions on the Internet

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Because I’m a Millennial

sutoscience

The trees are changing like we all are; the season

The trees are changing like we all are; the seasons of life we go through can either cultivate personal growth or personal fear and I’m hoping to always have the courage to choose the former.

Spent the past four days off-the-grid, driving to

Spent the past four days off-the-grid, driving to Colorado and spending a night in a yurt in the middle of the Utah desert 🌵 now we’re in the woods and back in semi-civilization to write, quarantine together, and work on all the things.

This is easily one of the most influential books I

This is easily one of the most influential books I’ve read this year: even if you haven’t dealt with trauma personally (and there’s different levels of trauma), you interact with people in your world who have — even if you don’t know it. Understanding how trauma affects the core of us on a cellular level is critical to understanding how the mental affects the physical. This book is also an important glimpse into why people behave badly: usually, there’s unresolved trauma at the heart of someone acting out. If everyone was more trauma-informed, we’d be able to make strides to solving the public health crisis at the heart of these traumatic incidents, and be in a better place to help provide healing modalities like yoga, therapy, and EMDR.

Going to the woods for a bit to work remotely and

Going to the woods for a bit to work remotely and write and maybe take up an obscure hobby like whittling. Maybe I’ll build a cabin with my bare hands and just work on the land. Maybe I’ll finally finish my Next Great American Novel. I don’t know. All I know is that pine trees are cool and we have to be well-rested for the revolution 🌹

In episode 103, Holden is trapped in an abandoned

In episode 103, Holden is trapped in an abandoned mine with no way out — with a monster that steals time and distorts the airwaves. Catch up on @thelaststationpodcast now! // THELASTSTATIONPODCAST.COM // trailer edited by @lizzskywalker ✨

So I'm not ~saying~ you should go illegally downlo

So I'm not ~saying~ you should go illegally download CONDOR season 2 just to watch episode 206 that I co-wrote.... but if you do, I hope you enjoy :) This season isn't available in the US yet, but can't wait to share it legally once it is!

My co-producer and I at this morning’s awesome r

My co-producer and I at this morning’s awesome recording session for @thelaststationpodcast episode 104, what a joyful few hours! Lots of talented folks in this ep, lots of chicken puns written by yours truly, and you’re not going to see the twist coming :) get your ears ready for some more sci-fi post-apocalyptic storytelling and sweet tunes ✨

Hey guys, the newest episode of @thelaststationpod

Hey guys, the newest episode of @thelaststationpodcast is out, written by the amazing @bentelejack, and I’m just so fucking proud of our team on this one. If you ever wanted to hear what the inside of a nightmare sounds like — be our guest! 🚨 @sid_phoenix who plays Holden delivers an incredible performance — this episode is a breathless, tense experience and a one-man show at times as Holden is pursued by a monster that steals time and we experience flashbacks through a tape recorder. The incomparable @portiajamas brings her energy and charisma as Marina, trying to help Holden escape from her side of the airwaves. @linabean113 and @the_other_keanu are our amazing guest stars and bring the intrigue ✨ @mr_dejas and @it_groovy absolutely crushed it when it came to the sound design, editing, and mix/mastering of the episode and have heard from several friends already that they felt like the SFX was in the same room. Stephen Ptacek and Anthony Al-Rifi kill it with the original compositions and atmospheric music. If you like what we’re doing and want to support us, leave a review and subscribe on Apple podcasts, share our show, and consider becoming a patron! All the links and more at: TheLastStationPodcast.com 🎙

the only secret of the universe that I discovered

the only secret of the universe that I discovered at the top of that mountain is that the universe is only a secret if you believe it is hiding something from you. otherwise, it’s just a new frontier waiting to be explored

When I started writing @thelaststationpodcast thre

When I started writing @thelaststationpodcast three months ago, I wasn’t just writing a post-apocalyptic sci-fi radio drama about an indie music radio host and a cowboy braving the end of the world. I was — and still am! — using this scripted podcast as a way to explore the themes we’re all experiencing in quarantine: loss, missed connections, grieving the way the world once was, facing evils that feel so much greater than ourselves — and trying to find great music to carry us through. Not only do I get to play in this sandbox of finding hope at the end of the world, but I get to do it with the best people. The caliber of incredible talent on this project from our actors to our writing team to our guest musicians to our stellar editors and composers — it’s unreal. And it’s the beginning of an incredible journey: we’ve got 8 more episodes for you, and I can’t wait for you to experience each one. We’ll get through this together, and I can’t wait to introduce you to your new favorite creatives every step of the way through this story.

After the pandemic subsides, a lot of the spaces I

After the pandemic subsides, a lot of the spaces I love in Los Angeles may no longer be here. This morning when The Satellite announced it was closing its stages, I started to mourn the loss of the places I used to go to dance with friends and strangers and have unforgettable nights and adventures. I’m hoping the coffeeshops and magical spaces will still be here, as they were backdrops for conversations and moments with friends and more-than-friends that I don’t want to lose. What’s left might be less vibrant than the LA we had before, and a reminder to not take things for granted. Even as we do zoom drinks and social distance hikes, these times are also not something to take for granted even in collective suffering. I guess — things are hard, but let’s be grateful for the pieces of sunshine and quiet cups of coffee even in the chaos and grief. Let’s mourn what we’ve lost today and rebuild tomorrow. We can always start an indie dance party on our own even if it won’t be exactly the same as it was before. Now if you excuse me, I’m going to go blast some LCD Soundsystem and remember the good times.

The nature of my work — as a ghostwriter, screen

The nature of my work — as a ghostwriter, screenwriter, and in my work for @kingdomofpavement — is that I get to have fascinating conversations all week with people who have stunning stories. When I was a kid, I remember carrying my Mom’s tape recorder to an interview back when she was a journalist, and being completely immersed in listening to her subject talk about his life and work. Ever since, I’ve loved becoming a chameleon of sorts, and helping my clients connect with a deeper understanding of how their stories can impact the world. Because that’s what we so desperately need: impactful stories that challenge and change us. I’m incredibly lucky to be working for people I believe in, and to be lending my craft to help tell stories all over the world in order to create a better one ✨

Thank you to everyone who has participated in our

Thank you to everyone who has participated in our fundraiser so far!! I’m running to the post office this afternoon to ship your gifts, so if you want your t-shirt, hat or pin sooner rather than later check out our store 🙂 kingdomofpavement.com/shop

#Repost @thelaststationpodcast with @make_repost
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We support the Black Lives Matter movement, and will be matching donations from all funds raised through our Patreon, merchandise sales, and more. ⁠
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For more and to check out the gifts you'll get with your donation, visit: TheLastStationPodcast.com (link in bio)

I’m matching all donations raised through our Pa

I’m matching all donations raised through our Patreon, merch sales, and store up to $500 for Black Lives Matter (@blklivesmatter) and the People’s City Council of LA (@peoplescitycouncil) Check out the links — the writers’ collective I’m in (Orphanage Collective) is also helping to raise funds that will also be matched through providing script notes and proofreading services. Get your scripts proofread for a good cause! We’ve also got some awesome merch and patreon perks that will be a gift to you as a thanks for your donation to support the movement. We’ll be doing this through June and July to do our part. If you want to donate an item or service to our store, let me know! amy@kingdomofpavement.com

More at KingdomofPavement.com and TheLastStation.com ❤️

I’m here to learn, to support, to listen. To do

I’m here to learn, to support, to listen. To do better and to help hold our systems accountable for the racism it perpetuates. I promise to help support the fight for a people’s budget here in LA, to be better at getting involved in a way that’s necessary. Silence and inaction act as permission to let things remain as they are.
#Repost @latimes
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"For those of you who are tired of reading about racism, trust me when I say this — I’m tired of writing about it," writes our columnist @lzgranderson . "I’m tired of our humanity slowly being bled out from micro-aggressive encounters slicing at our collective psyche. Social media may give the impression that incidents like the Central Park encounter between avid birdwatcher Christian Cooper and Amy Cooper — the woman who put his life in danger by falsely telling police he was threatening her life — are recent developments, but they are not. It’s just that 14-year-old Emmett Till didn’t have a smartphone back in 1955, when he was lynched after Carolyn Bryant falsely claimed he made a pass a her." Read more via our link in bio.
#georgefloyd #amycooper #minneapolis

It’s interviews like these that make the world a

It’s interviews like these that make the world a bit brighter— I feel so lucky to have spent the last year interviewing and learning from incredible creatives like Ocean who root their art so firmly in a place of authenticity. Excited to share with you more wisdom and insights from creatives — be sure to follow us and subscribe to our email list and YouTube channel for more. New issue drops Monday! KingdomofPavement.com

#Repost @kingdomofpavement
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We’re so inspired by musicians like @oceanpleasant who show up authentically to their art. Check out the full interview at KingdomofPavement.com or on our YouTube, and be sure to subscribe and stay tuned for more interviews and clips from our secret show, coming soon!

A big part of my process as a writer is note-cardi

A big part of my process as a writer is note-carding (and wine!). As the full first season of @thelaststationpodcast comes into focus, this entire wall will be covered in color-coded notecards with plot points, character arcs, ideas from our awesome team and others who have been so generous in sharing their notes and ideas, and random bits of dialog that may or may not make it into the show 🙂 also pictured: non-spoilery bits and pieces from the “random ideas” side of the wall with contributions from @vandercallispan and @theauthorlife. I’ve been spending the last week writing episode 2 and reading books on odd subjects and researching weird sounds before I hand off the reigns to the next writer in our team and step back to the macro again. For tonight though, there’s some bones of the back half of the season that need some thought so our set-ups get paid off and those pay-offs feel earned. Also: more wine and weird sound searching.
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#amwriting #story #writer #writerslife #writersofinstagram #writerscommunity #writing #writinginspiration #writinglife #writingtips #podcast #podcastlife #radiodrama

It’s been a rough month, but grateful for every

It’s been a rough month, but grateful for every day of it. The miles and miles of solitude are both a gift and a reminder: a reminder of what I love, what I miss, and what I yet still must work on in myself and in my immediate world. I’ve been buried in my work, mostly because I want to carve something beautiful for you in the story we’re telling at @thelaststationpodcast, and in all of the other incredible projects I’m working on for clients and with collaborators. Just like everything I write, I want you to feel something when you experience it. I want my stories to challenge you or change you — or maybe just bring a small amount of joy into your corner of existence. Thank you to those who have kept in touch (which I am not great at) and also to those still figuring out what all this is. No matter what, I hope you are able to find what you’re looking for. Whether that’s peace or rest or a good book, I want that for you. Stay healthy ❤️

Our scripted podcast is coming soon and I can’t

I’m assembling reading lists of my favorite book

I’m assembling reading lists of my favorite books on different topics, but one that really struck a chord so far is “Essentialism” by Greg McKeon that @_daveda_ recommended to me. If you can relate to being frazzled and feeling like you’re constantly doing all the things — this book is a great reminder that you’re hurting both your quality of life and quality of your work by constantly stretching yourself too thin. It’s something I’ve had to learn: to stop using busyness as a status symbol or indicator of importance, and, in fact — to not be busy at all. Instead, I’ve been lucky enough to learn how to scale my freelance work in a way that actually affords me more time to read, write, and work on projects like @thelaststationpodcast. I’m doing more — and am no longer constantly busy! — because I learned how to prioritize, get paid what I’m worth, delegate and hire a team with certain types of projects, and to instead favor large stretches of open calendar space instead of back-to-back meetings/zoom calls. I’m still learning, of course, and there are still days where I need to move things around and last minute projects take over my day, but I’ve found that I’m happier doing less so instead I can make the most of each and every thing I do. It’s okay to experiment and try different things to see what sticks/what works, but eventually finding focus (or finding help!) is how we pave the way to what’s next.
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#amwriting #reading #readersofinstagram #books #book #quote #wisdom #create #bookstagram #learn #freelancer #freelancing

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How to Write a Scripted Podcast at the End of the World
Content Writing: How to Get Hired as a Blogger and Actually Get Paid to Have Opinions on the Internet

Because I’m a Millennial

sutoscience

The trees are changing like we all are; the season

The trees are changing like we all are; the seasons of life we go through can either cultivate personal growth or personal fear and I’m hoping to always have the courage to choose the former.

Spent the past four days off-the-grid, driving to

Spent the past four days off-the-grid, driving to Colorado and spending a night in a yurt in the middle of the Utah desert 🌵 now we’re in the woods and back in semi-civilization to write, quarantine together, and work on all the things.

This is easily one of the most influential books I

This is easily one of the most influential books I’ve read this year: even if you haven’t dealt with trauma personally (and there’s different levels of trauma), you interact with people in your world who have — even if you don’t know it. Understanding how trauma affects the core of us on a cellular level is critical to understanding how the mental affects the physical. This book is also an important glimpse into why people behave badly: usually, there’s unresolved trauma at the heart of someone acting out. If everyone was more trauma-informed, we’d be able to make strides to solving the public health crisis at the heart of these traumatic incidents, and be in a better place to help provide healing modalities like yoga, therapy, and EMDR.

Going to the woods for a bit to work remotely and

Going to the woods for a bit to work remotely and write and maybe take up an obscure hobby like whittling. Maybe I’ll build a cabin with my bare hands and just work on the land. Maybe I’ll finally finish my Next Great American Novel. I don’t know. All I know is that pine trees are cool and we have to be well-rested for the revolution 🌹

In episode 103, Holden is trapped in an abandoned

In episode 103, Holden is trapped in an abandoned mine with no way out — with a monster that steals time and distorts the airwaves. Catch up on @thelaststationpodcast now! // THELASTSTATIONPODCAST.COM // trailer edited by @lizzskywalker ✨

So I'm not ~saying~ you should go illegally downlo

So I'm not ~saying~ you should go illegally download CONDOR season 2 just to watch episode 206 that I co-wrote.... but if you do, I hope you enjoy :) This season isn't available in the US yet, but can't wait to share it legally once it is!

My co-producer and I at this morning’s awesome r

My co-producer and I at this morning’s awesome recording session for @thelaststationpodcast episode 104, what a joyful few hours! Lots of talented folks in this ep, lots of chicken puns written by yours truly, and you’re not going to see the twist coming :) get your ears ready for some more sci-fi post-apocalyptic storytelling and sweet tunes ✨

Hey guys, the newest episode of @thelaststationpod

Hey guys, the newest episode of @thelaststationpodcast is out, written by the amazing @bentelejack, and I’m just so fucking proud of our team on this one. If you ever wanted to hear what the inside of a nightmare sounds like — be our guest! 🚨 @sid_phoenix who plays Holden delivers an incredible performance — this episode is a breathless, tense experience and a one-man show at times as Holden is pursued by a monster that steals time and we experience flashbacks through a tape recorder. The incomparable @portiajamas brings her energy and charisma as Marina, trying to help Holden escape from her side of the airwaves. @linabean113 and @the_other_keanu are our amazing guest stars and bring the intrigue ✨ @mr_dejas and @it_groovy absolutely crushed it when it came to the sound design, editing, and mix/mastering of the episode and have heard from several friends already that they felt like the SFX was in the same room. Stephen Ptacek and Anthony Al-Rifi kill it with the original compositions and atmospheric music. If you like what we’re doing and want to support us, leave a review and subscribe on Apple podcasts, share our show, and consider becoming a patron! All the links and more at: TheLastStationPodcast.com 🎙

the only secret of the universe that I discovered

the only secret of the universe that I discovered at the top of that mountain is that the universe is only a secret if you believe it is hiding something from you. otherwise, it’s just a new frontier waiting to be explored

When I started writing @thelaststationpodcast thre

When I started writing @thelaststationpodcast three months ago, I wasn’t just writing a post-apocalyptic sci-fi radio drama about an indie music radio host and a cowboy braving the end of the world. I was — and still am! — using this scripted podcast as a way to explore the themes we’re all experiencing in quarantine: loss, missed connections, grieving the way the world once was, facing evils that feel so much greater than ourselves — and trying to find great music to carry us through. Not only do I get to play in this sandbox of finding hope at the end of the world, but I get to do it with the best people. The caliber of incredible talent on this project from our actors to our writing team to our guest musicians to our stellar editors and composers — it’s unreal. And it’s the beginning of an incredible journey: we’ve got 8 more episodes for you, and I can’t wait for you to experience each one. We’ll get through this together, and I can’t wait to introduce you to your new favorite creatives every step of the way through this story.

After the pandemic subsides, a lot of the spaces I

After the pandemic subsides, a lot of the spaces I love in Los Angeles may no longer be here. This morning when The Satellite announced it was closing its stages, I started to mourn the loss of the places I used to go to dance with friends and strangers and have unforgettable nights and adventures. I’m hoping the coffeeshops and magical spaces will still be here, as they were backdrops for conversations and moments with friends and more-than-friends that I don’t want to lose. What’s left might be less vibrant than the LA we had before, and a reminder to not take things for granted. Even as we do zoom drinks and social distance hikes, these times are also not something to take for granted even in collective suffering. I guess — things are hard, but let’s be grateful for the pieces of sunshine and quiet cups of coffee even in the chaos and grief. Let’s mourn what we’ve lost today and rebuild tomorrow. We can always start an indie dance party on our own even if it won’t be exactly the same as it was before. Now if you excuse me, I’m going to go blast some LCD Soundsystem and remember the good times.

The nature of my work — as a ghostwriter, screen

The nature of my work — as a ghostwriter, screenwriter, and in my work for @kingdomofpavement — is that I get to have fascinating conversations all week with people who have stunning stories. When I was a kid, I remember carrying my Mom’s tape recorder to an interview back when she was a journalist, and being completely immersed in listening to her subject talk about his life and work. Ever since, I’ve loved becoming a chameleon of sorts, and helping my clients connect with a deeper understanding of how their stories can impact the world. Because that’s what we so desperately need: impactful stories that challenge and change us. I’m incredibly lucky to be working for people I believe in, and to be lending my craft to help tell stories all over the world in order to create a better one ✨

Thank you to everyone who has participated in our

Thank you to everyone who has participated in our fundraiser so far!! I’m running to the post office this afternoon to ship your gifts, so if you want your t-shirt, hat or pin sooner rather than later check out our store 🙂 kingdomofpavement.com/shop

#Repost @thelaststationpodcast with @make_repost
・・・
We support the Black Lives Matter movement, and will be matching donations from all funds raised through our Patreon, merchandise sales, and more. ⁠
⁠
⁠
For more and to check out the gifts you'll get with your donation, visit: TheLastStationPodcast.com (link in bio)

I’m matching all donations raised through our Pa

I’m matching all donations raised through our Patreon, merch sales, and store up to $500 for Black Lives Matter (@blklivesmatter) and the People’s City Council of LA (@peoplescitycouncil) Check out the links — the writers’ collective I’m in (Orphanage Collective) is also helping to raise funds that will also be matched through providing script notes and proofreading services. Get your scripts proofread for a good cause! We’ve also got some awesome merch and patreon perks that will be a gift to you as a thanks for your donation to support the movement. We’ll be doing this through June and July to do our part. If you want to donate an item or service to our store, let me know! amy@kingdomofpavement.com

More at KingdomofPavement.com and TheLastStation.com ❤️

I’m here to learn, to support, to listen. To do

I’m here to learn, to support, to listen. To do better and to help hold our systems accountable for the racism it perpetuates. I promise to help support the fight for a people’s budget here in LA, to be better at getting involved in a way that’s necessary. Silence and inaction act as permission to let things remain as they are.
#Repost @latimes
・・・
"For those of you who are tired of reading about racism, trust me when I say this — I’m tired of writing about it," writes our columnist @lzgranderson . "I’m tired of our humanity slowly being bled out from micro-aggressive encounters slicing at our collective psyche. Social media may give the impression that incidents like the Central Park encounter between avid birdwatcher Christian Cooper and Amy Cooper — the woman who put his life in danger by falsely telling police he was threatening her life — are recent developments, but they are not. It’s just that 14-year-old Emmett Till didn’t have a smartphone back in 1955, when he was lynched after Carolyn Bryant falsely claimed he made a pass a her." Read more via our link in bio.
#georgefloyd #amycooper #minneapolis

It’s interviews like these that make the world a

It’s interviews like these that make the world a bit brighter— I feel so lucky to have spent the last year interviewing and learning from incredible creatives like Ocean who root their art so firmly in a place of authenticity. Excited to share with you more wisdom and insights from creatives — be sure to follow us and subscribe to our email list and YouTube channel for more. New issue drops Monday! KingdomofPavement.com

#Repost @kingdomofpavement
・・・
We’re so inspired by musicians like @oceanpleasant who show up authentically to their art. Check out the full interview at KingdomofPavement.com or on our YouTube, and be sure to subscribe and stay tuned for more interviews and clips from our secret show, coming soon!

A big part of my process as a writer is note-cardi

A big part of my process as a writer is note-carding (and wine!). As the full first season of @thelaststationpodcast comes into focus, this entire wall will be covered in color-coded notecards with plot points, character arcs, ideas from our awesome team and others who have been so generous in sharing their notes and ideas, and random bits of dialog that may or may not make it into the show 🙂 also pictured: non-spoilery bits and pieces from the “random ideas” side of the wall with contributions from @vandercallispan and @theauthorlife. I’ve been spending the last week writing episode 2 and reading books on odd subjects and researching weird sounds before I hand off the reigns to the next writer in our team and step back to the macro again. For tonight though, there’s some bones of the back half of the season that need some thought so our set-ups get paid off and those pay-offs feel earned. Also: more wine and weird sound searching.
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#amwriting #story #writer #writerslife #writersofinstagram #writerscommunity #writing #writinginspiration #writinglife #writingtips #podcast #podcastlife #radiodrama

It’s been a rough month, but grateful for every

It’s been a rough month, but grateful for every day of it. The miles and miles of solitude are both a gift and a reminder: a reminder of what I love, what I miss, and what I yet still must work on in myself and in my immediate world. I’ve been buried in my work, mostly because I want to carve something beautiful for you in the story we’re telling at @thelaststationpodcast, and in all of the other incredible projects I’m working on for clients and with collaborators. Just like everything I write, I want you to feel something when you experience it. I want my stories to challenge you or change you — or maybe just bring a small amount of joy into your corner of existence. Thank you to those who have kept in touch (which I am not great at) and also to those still figuring out what all this is. No matter what, I hope you are able to find what you’re looking for. Whether that’s peace or rest or a good book, I want that for you. Stay healthy ❤️

Our scripted podcast is coming soon and I can’t

I’m assembling reading lists of my favorite book

I’m assembling reading lists of my favorite books on different topics, but one that really struck a chord so far is “Essentialism” by Greg McKeon that @_daveda_ recommended to me. If you can relate to being frazzled and feeling like you’re constantly doing all the things — this book is a great reminder that you’re hurting both your quality of life and quality of your work by constantly stretching yourself too thin. It’s something I’ve had to learn: to stop using busyness as a status symbol or indicator of importance, and, in fact — to not be busy at all. Instead, I’ve been lucky enough to learn how to scale my freelance work in a way that actually affords me more time to read, write, and work on projects like @thelaststationpodcast. I’m doing more — and am no longer constantly busy! — because I learned how to prioritize, get paid what I’m worth, delegate and hire a team with certain types of projects, and to instead favor large stretches of open calendar space instead of back-to-back meetings/zoom calls. I’m still learning, of course, and there are still days where I need to move things around and last minute projects take over my day, but I’ve found that I’m happier doing less so instead I can make the most of each and every thing I do. It’s okay to experiment and try different things to see what sticks/what works, but eventually finding focus (or finding help!) is how we pave the way to what’s next.
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#amwriting #reading #readersofinstagram #books #book #quote #wisdom #create #bookstagram #learn #freelancer #freelancing

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