How To Make Seven Figures As a Writer

Former Hollywood TV writer Amy Suto walked away from her dream job to build a seven-figure writing business. She has a new book out called Write for Money and Power: The Anti-Starving Artist's Guide to Becoming a Seven-Figure Writer, which argues that writers need to stop romanticizing poverty and start building sustainable businesses. In this conversation, she reveals the three pillars creatives should focus on if they want to make money. Topics include: why self-publishing beats traditional deals, how she made $300K on Upwork, the Substack tweaks that added $100K in value, where freelance writers actually make money in 2025, why cold emails still work, and how to stop romanticizing the starving artist myth. This interview is packed with actionable strategies you can use today. Small Talk Amy Suto