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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…”

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

“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

“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

 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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Awwe. How adorable! Linda, You are living the dream!

Beautiful! <3 Dad's book is done and just waiting for final approvals. Launch day is the 19th. Yesterday my inner muse delivered and entire storyline for a new film. Suppose the rest will have to wait. 🤣

So beautiful. I think I may need to join you soon, I’m feeling a little stuck.

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