{"product_id":"beautiful-writersisbn-9781637741030","title":"Beautiful Writers","description":"\u003cb\u003e\"I own every writing book ever written, and Linda Sivertsen has done the near-impossible: given writing itself a personality . . . Her stories are cinematic, hilarious, heartfelt, and pitch-perfect—with energy and punch, so often lacking in nonfiction.\" \u003cbr\u003e—Terry McMillan, #1 \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling author\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"A page-turning beach read doubling as how-to. Magic.\"\u003cbr\u003e—Jenny Lawson, #1 \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling author, journalist, and blogger at The Bloggess \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"An engaging manual that offers writing advice with a big, broad, sunny worldview . . . fans of Sivertsen's podcast will devour this companion volume.\" \u003cbr\u003e—Kirkus Reviews\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eInternational Impact Book Award Winner\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eImagine you're at a dinner party with some of the most successful authors of our time. \"Book Mama\" and \u003ci\u003eBeautiful Writers Podcast \u003c\/i\u003eco-creator Linda Sivertsen is the host. As she shares her story of the many hilarious, outrageous, and practical things she did to launch her bestselling writing career, your favorite writers chime in with their own anecdotes, leaving you enlightened and newly inspired. The wisdom in these pages will nourish anyone who appreciates the art of storytelling and dreams of living a creative life.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePart coming-of-career memoir and writing success how-to, sprinkled with gems of celebrity author advice (taken from Linda’s \u003ci\u003eBeautiful Writers Podcast\u003c\/i\u003e and follow-up interviews), \u003ci\u003eBeautiful Writers\u003c\/i\u003e is a love letter to reading, writing, and publishing—the book she wished she’d had when starting out. In it, she shares—and expands on—the best of advice and storytelling from her podcast and follow-up interviews with literary greats, including:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e       Terry McMillan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e       Cheryl Strayed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e       Tom Hanks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e       Van Jones\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e       Jenny Lawson\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e       Steven Pressfield\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e       Elizabeth Gilbert\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e       Anne Lamott\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e       Mary Karr\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e       Seth Godin\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e       Abby Wambach\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e       Martha Beck\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e       Marie Forleo\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e       Lee Child\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e       Patricia Cornwell\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e       Dean Koontz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e       Maria Shriver\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e       Dr. Jane Goodall\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e       Sabaa Tahir\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e       Tomi Adeyemi\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e       Ann Patchett\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e       Dani Shapiro\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e       Danielle LaPorte\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e       Tosca Lee\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e       Joy Harjo\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e       Deepak Chopra\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis heartwarming, how-I-made-it writing memoir from a working writer you've never heard of with inspiration and advice from the legends you love will help aspiring authors avoid common pitfalls and energize career writers with a treasure trove of writing insights from their peers—the details you don't often hear but make a world of difference.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDestined to become the evergreen companion for creatives everywhere, \u003ci\u003eBeautiful Writers\u003c\/i\u003e answers the burning question: “How do they do it—day after day, year after year, book after book?” The paths vary wildly, but Linda’s faith in dreams never does. “If you have the ache, you have what it takes,” she says. “Writing is hard for \u003ci\u003eeveryone\u003c\/i\u003e, but the results are often magical. Trust your desire. We did it—birthed our books into the world. You can too!\"“Linda Sivertsen is someone everyone should know.”\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e—Martha Beck, \u003ci\u003eNew York Times \u003c\/i\u003ebestselling author of \u003ci\u003eThe Way of Integrity\u003c\/i\u003e, an Oprah’s Book Club selection\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“With her \u003ci\u003eBeautiful Writers Podcast\u003c\/i\u003e and now this book, Linda’s created the salon we don’t have anymore—where really interesting writers like the \u003ci\u003eA Movable Feast\u003c\/i\u003e kind of people: Ezra Pound and Hemingway and F. Scott Fitzgerald—are all comparing notes.” \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e —Patricia Cornwell, #1 \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling author (26 \u003ci\u003eScarpetta\u003c\/i\u003e novels + nonfiction)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e “This is a REALLY good book that will help a LOT of people . . . When I was a guest on the \u003ci\u003eBeautiful Writers Podcast\u003c\/i\u003e, I told Linda it was one of my all-time favorite interviews. After reading how she’s masterfully interwoven her entertaining publishing stories with our interview excerpts, I feel the same way about being in this book!”\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e —Steven Pressfield, bestselling author of \u003ci\u003eThe Legend of Bagger Vance\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eGates of Fire\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eThe War of Art\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e “If Linda’s life were a movie, I’d call it a real-life, Hollywood female Horatio Alger story.” \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e —Leeza Gibbons, Emmy-Award winning talk-show host, and \u003ci\u003eNew York Times \u003c\/i\u003ebestselling author of \u003ci\u003eTake 2 \u003c\/i\u003eand \u003ci\u003eFierce Optimism\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e “I stayed up all night reading Linda’s stories. The fact that her path is landscaped with celebrities, movie stars, gurus, shamans, and astrologers—well, pop some popcorn, you’re in for an entertaining ride.”\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e —Allison K. Hill, CEO of American Booksellers Association\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“\u003ci\u003eBeautiful Writers\u003c\/i\u003e is \u003ci\u003eThe Artist's Way\u003c\/i\u003e for a new generation. The sheer number of years it took to compile all the wisdom in this book is staggering. I love it and think it will inspire many—not just to write, but to find the mystery and divine in their own creative journeys.”       \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e—Tosca Lee, \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling author of \u003ci\u003eIscariot\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eThe Line Between\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"\u003ci\u003eCan’t put it down . . . I \u003c\/i\u003emust\u003ci\u003e put it down! \u003c\/i\u003eI want to keep bingeing this addictive book, but it also makes me itch to get up and write. Between the motivating personal insights from celebrity authors and Linda Sivertsen’s own riveting path, \u003ci\u003eBeautiful Writers\u003c\/i\u003e is that rare combo: an instructive manual you want to bring to the beach. Wish I’d had it while I was writing my own book!\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e—Laura Belgray, author of \u003ci\u003eTough Titties\u003c\/i\u003e (2023, Hachette), founder of Talking Shrimp, and cocreator of The Copy Cure\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Brilliant, engaging, and conversational, with a palpable enthusiasm that feels like a letter from home.” \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e—Paul Williams, Oscar, Grammy and Golden Globe winning Hall of Fame songwriter, ASCAP President and \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling coauthor of \u003ci\u003eGratitude \u0026amp; Trust\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e “It doesn’t seem possible, what Sivertsen has accomplished with this book: masterfully braiding three genres: memoir, self-help for writers and creatives, and wisdom from the hearts and minds of our most beloved authors and industry pros. \u003ci\u003eBeautiful Writers \u003c\/i\u003eis practical magic for any writer, aspiring or experienced. You’ll feel a sense of belonging as it catapults your creativity and self-confidence and answers all your nitty-gritty questions from process to publishing. This book is a gift for readers and writers alike.”\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e —Steph Jagger, bestselling author of \u003ci\u003eEverything Left to Remember\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“This is such an original, encouraging, funny, and very helpful offering of a book. Anyone wanting to stoke their creativity will find nuggets of wisdom from many of our great writers and creatives, all wrapped in Linda’s marvelous storytelling. I hope the book flies into a gazillion hands!” \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e—Elizabeth Lesser, \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling author of \u003ci\u003eBroken Open\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eCassandra Speaks\u003c\/i\u003e, and cofounder of Omega Institute\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“The perfect nudge and source of inspiration for anyone looking to pursue a career in writing. Linda Sivertsen weaves her personal story with pertinent, relatable anecdotes from literary greats, detailing all of the highs and lows that come along with authoring a book. She provides all the tools to help harness your greatness and silence that pesky doubting voice in your head. \u003ci\u003eBeautiful Writers\u003c\/i\u003e far exceeds just being a “how-to” guide for authors, and instead serves as a funny, relatable reminder to everyone on how deeply rewarding it is to follow your passions, trust your gut, and create.”\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e—Brooke Baldwin, veteran journalist and bestselling author of \u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eHuddle\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cbr\u003e“When I look back on my career as a top book publicist, literary agent, author of eleven books, and sister of bestselling author Debbie Ford, the one person I’d call my literary soulmate is Linda Sivertsen. Whether editing one of my books, recommending writing books that transformed my work, or sharing a technique or story with me that altered my thinking, it’s Linda who has had the biggest influence on my writing career.”     \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e—Arielle Ford, bestselling author of \u003ci\u003eThe Soulmate Secret\u003c\/i\u003e and former book publicist to Deepak Chopra, Marianne Williamson, Wayne Dyer, and Neale Donald Walsch\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"What a joy to read! I loved it. The conversational voice will make readers feel like one of Linda's many friends. The stories, both personal and universal to the creative process, are accurate, articulate, and deeply inspirational.\"\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003e—Guru Singh, world-renowned yogi\/spiritual teacher and author of \u003ci\u003eBuried Treasures\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e “Linda Sivertsen is charming in the most magical sense of the word and this book is a flashpoint of enchantments. Writers you know and love open hidden doorways to pathways of inspiration and practical insight. Linda threads her own life story through the stories of others to illuminate from all directions what it means not just to write, but to transform yourself into a beautiful writer.”\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/i\u003e \u003cb\u003e\u003cb\u003e—\u003c\/b\u003eJustine Musk, novelist, essayist, three-time TEDx speaker on creativity\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“I own every writing book ever written, and Linda Sivertsen has done the near-impossible: given writing itself a personality. There’s a reason we all say yes to coming on her literature podcast–and to being excerpted about our writing processes in this book. I feel like I’m in the very best company. And. Good God, can this woman write! I love Linda’s voice and her honesty. Her stories are cinematic, hilarious, heartfelt, and pitch-perfect–with energy and punch, so often lacking in nonfiction.”\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e—Terry McMillan, #1 \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling novelist of \u003ci\u003eWaiting to Exhale \u003c\/i\u003eand \u003ci\u003eHow Stella Got Her Groove Back\u003c\/i\u003e, and eight other bestsellers\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003eLinda Sivertsen\u003c\/b\u003e, author, ghostwriter, and coauthor of eleven books (including two \u003ci\u003eNYT\u003c\/i\u003e bestsellers), is the host of the top-rated \u003ci\u003eBeautiful Writers Podcast\u003c\/i\u003e and mentor to thousands of writers online and in-person. She pushed through all manner of rejection to realize her dream to write bestselling books AND help save trees and fragile ecosystems. (Linda's a Forest Stewardship Ambassador, and this book is printed on FSC paper, with a percentage of sales going to their nonprofit.) With the added fun of broke-ness, death, and divorce, readers will find Linda uniquely qualified to support them through any blocks.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eLinda and her work have been featured widely in the media, including Forbes.com, \u003ci\u003eThe New York Times\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eInc.\u003c\/i\u003e, Extra, \u003ci\u003eTeenVogue\u003c\/i\u003e, CNN, \u003ci\u003eHuffPost\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eGlamour, Los Angeles Times, CARMEL\u003c\/i\u003e magazine, and on the TEDWomen stage. She loves micro-blogging about all things writing (and dogs and horses!) on social media and blogs regularly at BookMama.com from her ranch office in Scottsdale, Arizona.","brand":"BenBella Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46303164072165,"sku":"NP9781637741030","price":19.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9781637741030.jpg?v=1730753294","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/products\/beautiful-writersisbn-9781637741030","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}