Beautiful Writers

A Journey of Big Dreams and Messy Manuscripts–with Tricks of the Trade from Bestselling Authors

By: Linda Sivertsen

Narrated by: Linda Sivertsen, Leanne Woodward, Tom Perkins

Length: 13 hrs and 42 mins

Publisher's summary

2023 International Book Awards Winner & 2023 Firebird Book Awards "Speak Up Talk Radio" Winner

Imagine you're at a dinner party with some of the most successful authors of our time. "Book Mama" and Beautiful Writers Podcast cocreator 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 this book will nourish anyone who appreciates the art of storytelling and dreams of living a creative life.

Beautiful Writers is a love letter to reading, writing, and everyone who reads and writes. It's the book Linda wished she had when she was 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 Terry McMillan, Cheryl Strayed, Tom Hanks, Van Jones, Jenny Lawson, Steven Pressfield, Elizabeth Gilbert, Anne Lamott, Mary Karr, Seth Godin, Abby Wambach, Martha Beck, Marie Forleo, Lee Child, Patricia Cornwell, Dean Koontz, Maria Shriver, Dr. Jane Goodall, Sabaa Tahir, Tomi Adeyemi, Ann Patchett, Dani Shapiro, Danielle LaPorte, Tosca Lee, Joy Harjo, and Deepak Chopra.

©2022 Linda Sivertsen (P)2024 HighBridge, a division of Recorded Books

A Transformative Journey Through Words

"Beautiful Writers" by Linda is more than just a book; it's an invitation into the heart and mind of an extraordinary woman who translates her life experiences into wisdom and inspiration. From the moment I started reading, I was captivated by her ability to turn personal stories into universal lessons that resonate deeply.

What sets Linda apart is not only the wealth of knowledge she shares but also the way she paints a vivid picture of growth, struggle, and triumph. As someone who values the transformative power of books, I found myself profoundly impacted by her insights. The experiences she weaves into her writing are more than mere anecdotes—they are stepping stones toward personal change.

For me, this book felt like a journey I was meant to take, one that challenged my perceptions and allowed me to imagine how these lessons could change my own life. Linda’s authenticity shines through every page, making you feel like you’ve known her for years.

Her writing has a unique ability to connect with readers on a personal level, making "Beautiful Writers" not just a read, but an experience. I highly recommend this book to anyone seeking not only knowledge but the inspiration to live more fully. Linda truly deserves recognition as one of the best writers of our time, and this book is a testament to her remarkable gift.

Hilarious, heartwarming, and helpful

I love how Linda was able to teach me so much about writing and publishing without me even realizing it. The heartfelt stories and silly anecdotes were so entertaining that I would forget Beautiful Writers is an instructional book, Then the sections of note-scribbling advice from bestsellers would bring me back down to earth. Such a great balance.

And to top it off, she’s also a surprisingly talented narrator. She’s engaging, energetic, and passionate. No wonder she has a wildly popular podcast. Thank you for this book, Linda!

It's finally here! Such a fun listen... ❤️⭐️

Linda Sivertsen's one of my favorite authors and podcasters and I've been waiting for this audiobook since falling in love with her Beautiful Writers book last year. While I love hearing the celeb authors on her show, the voice actors on this audiobook do a beautiful job. Linda's voice, too, instantly calms like it does on her pod. Her stories are riveting--the memoir parts should be a Netflix TV show. And the writing advice is the best you'll find anywhere. Bravo!

Ready to write? Read/listen to this book first!

Linda Sivertsen's Beautiful Writers is an essential resource for anyone who wants to improve their writing or dreams of writing a book.

Linda masterfully braids her personal stories as a writer with tips from authors such as Cheryl Strayed, Dani Shapiro, Anne Lamott, Jenny Lawson, Tom Hanks and Elizabeth Gilbert among fifty-six others.

What makes this stand out from other books about writing is Linda’s evocative memoir writing. It’s magical.

I’d pair this book with a Californian Sauvignon Blanc, which is zesty and refreshing, much like Linda’s take on writing.

Score: 99 points out of 100.

- Natalie MacLean, author of the memoir and National Bestseller Wine Witch on Fire: Rising from the Ashes of Divorce, Defamation and Drinking Too Much