Scaling Substack Success: From $5,000 to $135,000 ARR

Amy Suto

I took my Substack newsletter, MakeWritingYourJob.com, from <$5K to $135K+ ARR in under a year — all through organic growth.
No paid ads. Just SEO, smart social strategy, algorithm-savvy publishing, and writing copy that converts curious free subscribers into paid fans.
I built and led a lean 5-person team of freelancers to run the publication, created a content engine that feeds both subscribers and SEO, and cracked the code on how to scale a paid Substack audience fast. Now, my focus is primarily on growing my own Substack empire — but once in a while, I take on freelance projects to help other creators and brands do the same.
If you’re launching or scaling a Substack and want someone who’s deep in the ecosystem, knows what works (and what wastes time), and can bring proven strategy to the table — I’m available for the right fit.
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Posted Sep 11, 2025

Grew Substack newsletter to $135,000 ARR in less than 12 months using SEO and social strategy -- no paid ads.

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The Ash Trials: A Romantasy Book Project
Book: #1 in New Relases on Amazon: Six-Figure Freelance Writer
Book: #1 in New Relases on Amazon: Six-Figure Freelance Writer
📚 Book: The Nomad Detective: Volume I
📚 Book: The Nomad Detective: Volume I
My Website and Blog: AmySuto.com
My Website and Blog: AmySuto.com

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