Who is Amanda Surowitz?

Amanda Surowitz is a writer, artist, and website content strategy mentor for creatives. Amanda’s work has appeared in South Magazine, Savannah Scene, The Bluffton Breeze, The Combat Edge: Over the Edge, and Port City Review.

Amanda writes speculative fiction featuring characters who blur the lines between good guys who do bad things and bad guys who do good things. Her current work in progress is a 1930s-style sci-fi/fantasy heist with machines that can sense intention.

She lives outside Greensboro, NC, with her husband, son, their pets, and a garden full of spicy peppers.

Portrait of Greensboro-based writer and artist Amanda Surowitz.

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Hi, I’m Amanda!

Writer, artist, nature enthusiast, and website mentor for creatives.

I started blogging in 2010 to chronicle my experiences as a writing student with dreams of becoming a published novelist. That dream didn’t really feel possible for a long time. I was told I’d be better off becoming a graphic designer with a writing hobby. I thought so, too, until I wrote my first book review and the author responded. Part of my review was even featured on his website for a while.

Making that connection changed everything for me.

I earned my BFA in Writing from SCAD, where I got to hone both my writing and artistic skills. I pursued a career in marketing, taking what I learned about digital strategy for businesses and experimenting with how to make it work for my creative career goals.

These days, you’ll find me blogging about living a creative lifestyle. I love writing about my creative process, the things that inspire me, and the ways I make the everyday feel a little more magical and intentional.

After years of offering free advice to my fellow writers on their websites, I started my own business. I now offer mentorship and guidance to my fellow creatives who want to DIY their own website, but don’t know where to start. You can learn more about that at amandasurowitz.com →

Where Else You Can Find Me

✦ Listen: Handbook Podcast – “An Interview with Amanda Surowitz”

✦ Read: South Magazine – various articles on food, travel, wellness, and profiles