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Beautiful Writers:

A Journey of Big Dreams and Messy Manuscripts—With Tricks of the Trade from Bestselling Authors

Beautiful Writers is The Artist’s Way for a new generation…”

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Martha Beck, New York Times bestselling author of The Way of Integrity, an Oprah’s Book Club selection

 a funny, relatable reminder to everyone on how deeply rewarding it is to follow your passions, trust your gut, and create.

Brooke Baldwin, veteran journalist, and bestselling author of Huddle

You have the ache.

You have what it takes.

Beautiful Writers Book Signing
BW Cover Int'l Award Sticker

Audiobook Available now!

Beautiful Writers:

A Journey of Big Dreams and Messy Manuscripts—With Tricks of the Trade from Bestselling Authors

Beautiful Writers is The Artist’s Way for a new generation…”

Tosca Lee, New York Times bestselling author of Iscariot and The Line Between

“This is a REALLY good book that will help a LOT of people…”

Steven Pressfield, bestselling author of The Legend of Bagger Vance, Gates of Fire, and The War of Art

“Linda Sivertsen is someone everyone should know.”

Martha Beck, New York Times bestselling author of The Way of Integrity, an Oprah’s Book Club selection

“I stayed up all night reading Linda’s stories…”

Allison K. Hill, CEO of American Bookseller’s Association

“Can’t put it down… I must put it down! I want to keep bingeing this addictive book…”

Laura Belgray, author of Tough Titties (2023, Hachette), founder of Talking Shrimp, and co-creator of The Copy Cure

 a funny, relatable reminder to everyone on how deeply rewarding it is to follow your passions, trust your gut, and create.

Brooke Baldwin, veteran journalist, and bestselling author of Huddle

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The world will never make it easier for you to write your masterpiece. 🙏 But your Virtual Retreaters and I will! Rather than starting 2025 wishing you were further in on your writing project (where did the year go?!) or racing to make up for “lost” time, let’s make substantial progress on your book NOW while you’ve got the momentum of fall at your back. 🍁

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The world will never make it easier for you to write your masterpiece. 🙏 But your Virtual Retreaters and I will! Rather than starting 2025 wishing you were further in on your writing project (where did the year go?!) or racing to make up for “lost” time, let’s make substantial progress on your book NOW while you’ve got the momentum of fall at your back. 🍁

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2. AGENT SIGNINGS & BOOK DEALS. The testimonials are many. This format WORKS!🏆

3. INCREDIBLE CREATIVE BONDS. You may meet your new best friend(s)—happens all the time.👯‍♀️

4. INVESTING IN YOUR FUTURE. The retreat can often be a welcomed end-of-year tax deduction.💰

5. FABULOUS FESTIVITIES. Enjoy the end of the year with your people because you did it—got a TON done on your dream!🎉

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