I believe we should feel good about how we achieve success.
For me, that means embracing the challenge of the unknown as an exciting adventure, celebrating accomplishments both big and small, and trusting in our ability to be independent and self-determined. We do this by engaging in honest, meaningful conversations that encourage growth and connection.
Fear of missing out or falling behind is not how I motivate.
I strongly oppose creating needless anxiety and guilt over what you “have” to do just because you see others doing it. One size does not fit all. It takes patience, tenacity, and resilience to find what works best for you.
Hello,
Meet Amanda
Amanda Surowitz is a storyteller by trade. She writes food and travel articles, business profiles, and science fiction/fantasy. Using her years of experience as a journalist, public relations writer, and digital content specialist for websites and social media, she simplifies the basics of branding and marketing for creatives.
In addition to blogging about content marketing and the writer’s life at ajswitz.com, Amanda offers content strategy services. Learn more at amandasurowitz.com.
My Mission
My mission is to transform content creation from an overwhelming task into a painless and energizing process by resolving issues unique to those pursuing creative careers. Using a flexible and holistic approach, I work with artists of all mediums to help them overcome creative blocks, enjoy the process of creating again, and build understandable and sustainable content marketing strategies.
Let Me Explain
How We’ll Work Together
We look beyond the individual parts to see how they work as a whole.
A good content strategy incorporates your overall branding and marketing goals, but it should also fit with your life. I develop solutions to suit the amount of time and energy you want to devote to the task while also building a foundational skillset so you can manage your content strategy on your own.
We build a flexible and versatile plan you can adapt as your needs change.
You need a strategy with room to grow to keep up with the constant evolution of social media and search engines. I give you the tools and knowledge to ensure your plan is a long-lasting strategy that only needs the occasional tune-up.
We cultivate and activate inspiration to make content creation a sustainable practice.
Creating content with the purpose of sharing your great work with the world shouldn’t rob you of your creative energy. I focus on what naturally sparks your passion so you can enjoy the process of creating and keep it up without risking burnout.
My Writing Journey
When I started blogging as a high school student, I happened to write a review for a book I loved. The author of the book commented on my review and changed my whole career path. Connecting with an actual published author inspired me to abandon my initial plan to be a graphic designer and, instead, pursue my passion for writing. All along the way, people told me I’d never have a steady, serious career as a writer.
My blog chronicled what I learned on my journey to prove them wrong. I went from being an award-winning student journalist at an art university to a professional writer. My career took me through a variety of roles: public relations writer, university blog manager, social media manager, web content specialist, and freelancer. But in 2019, I felt stuck. I was bored and uninspired, grinding away as a cog in a machine with too many restrictions on my creativity.
In 2020, I decided to reconnect with my passions and values, starting a new self-improvement journey. I found my people again—photographers, crafters, artists, and writers—through virtual creative co-working sessions. They continue to inspire me to grow, go beyond my limiting beliefs, and find success as a creative entrepreneur on my own terms.