Podcast appearances and mentions of linda sivertsen

I'm thrilled to release episode 117 of the “Opportunity Knocks” podcast. I had the pleasure of speaking with Linda Sivertsen, an accomplished author, book coach, and the creative force behind Beautiful Writers. Linda's journey is a testament to the power of listening to intuition, trusting the creative process, and showing up for your dreams—no matter how impossible they may seem. She is also a fellow Trojan. Fight on! ✌️ And drumroll please, my writers coach! Yes, I have committed to getting started on writing my book. You see, we have many ideas, and all need to enlist support to get to our goals! I'm ecstatic!

80% of the population say they want to write a book. How many actually do it? Only 2-3%!. If you're an aspiring author, this MarieTV interview with bestselling author and book coach Linda Sivertsen will show you how to beat the odds. Want to set goals like a millionaire? Claim your free spot for tomorrow's masterclass —  “3 Goal-Setting Secrets of Self-Made Millionaires” — now → www.marieforleo.com/dreamclub/live Dream Club is OPEN! Join us and make your biggest dreams a reality in 2025 → JoinDreamClub.com Thanks for listening! New episodes drop every Tuesday. Make sure you hit the follow button to get notified.

Linda Sivertsen is a best-selling author, the creator of The Beautiful Writers Podcast and community, and someone that we lovingly call The Book Mama. She shows us how to tap into the deeper frequencies of creativity, harness the power of intuition and to align ourselves with the energy needed to manifest our greatest work and our most authentic voice. You can learn more about Linda at bookmama.com. For free tools and resources about releasing what no longer serves you, raising your vibe and receiving intuitive guidance, check out this link: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠karmicleader.com/resources⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Or you can book a 1:1 reading with Kara at this link: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Karmicleader.com/medium⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

Animal Communicator & Dog Whisperer Liz Murdoch shares a heartfelt conversation with New York Times Best Selling co-author, Linda Sivertsen. Besides being a top notch Book Whisperer & agent connector, Linda is most recently the author of Beautiful Writers: A Journey of Big Dreams & Messy Manuscripts - Tricks of the Trade, where she shares insights from her own intuitive journey and conversations with thought leaders and writers ranging from Brene Brown to Deepak Chopra to Gabby Bernstein. Linda and Liz touch on the different ways people can be moved by inner knowings, unleashing their stories, and how even paying attention to what an animal wants or needs can push people to improving connection with our own dogs, or contributing to greater changes in animal welfare. They discuss the time it can take to develop one's intuitive practice whether working with animals, writing, or developing books or businesses.  With so many ways to access our personal abilities, join them celebrate that there's no way to rush the unfolding of one's intution or personal journey, but allowing Divine Timing to play an integral role often leads intutive people to even better outcomes than imagined, with people, writing projects and with animals. They also touch on the Wild Mustang roundups and the small way Liz shared her concern for the horses with Linda who was then able to round up supporters to make a huge impact in saving the lifes of many horses. A great example of small steps can contribute to significant impact.  To learn more about the round-up of the Wild Mustangs and how to support the horses, check out the Liz Murdoch's podcast about the Wild Mustangs. Donate to support the sanctuaries helping the horses at the Salt River Wild Horse Mgt Group at www.srwhmg.org In addition to Linda hosting the top-ranked Beautiful Writers podcast on iTunes since 2015, Linda has also co-written the digital bestseller Your Big Beautiful Book Plan with Danielle LaPorte, Generation Green:The Ultimate Teen Guide to Living an Eco-Friendly Life with her son, Tosh. She is a proud mom in all ways - mom, dog mom, horse mom & advocate, book mama and everything she does is infused with a joy for the intuitive way of life.To learn more about Linda's work, from book coaching to her fabulous Beautiful Writers Retreat, visit www.bookmama.com Carol Allen Vedic Astrologer can be found on Instagram @carolallenastrologer. To learn more about Intuitive Animal Communication with Liz Murdoch, book a chat session for your pets, or learn about Talking with the dogs! upcoming retreats inspiring development and fine-tuning of women's intuition and intuitive animal communication, go to www.lizmurdoch.com  Talking with the dogs! 149 subscribers   Videos  

Ep. 115 Beloved author and podcaster Linda Sivertsen talks candidly about the mystical dream that launched her career and the pitfalls she faced on the way to becoming a bestselling author. She also shares the inspiration behind her new book, Beautiful Writers, and how she's been able to foster relationships with the most acclaimed writers of our time (Elizabeth Gilbert, Martha Beck, Cheryl Strayed, the list goes on). If you're wondering how to keep showing up for your creativity and cultivate relationships with people you admire, this honest, inspiring episode is for you!About Linda:Linda Sivertsen, “Book Mama,” is in LOVE with books—reading, writing, and selling them. Her titles have won awards and hit all the lists as an author, co-author, and former magazine editor and ghostwriter. But her driving force has been to publish sustainably. Naïve and optimistic enough to believe in magic, she's on a mission to save forests via her role as a Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) Ambassador. When she's not fostering literary love matches on her Beautiful Writers Podcast (a favorite stop for writers on tour), writing, and promoting Beautiful Writers, or midwifing books at her Carmel or virtual writing retreats, Linda can be found on the back of a horse or running with her dogs. She and her husband live on their ranch in Scottsdale, Arizona.Follow Linda on Instagram: @linda_sivertsenAbout Nadine:Her new book, Come Home to Your Heart, is available on Bookshop, Barnes & Noble, and Amazon.Award-winning author Nadine Kenney Johnstone is a holistic writing coach who helps women develop and publish their stories. Her articles and interviews have appeared in Cosmo, Authority, MindBodyGreen, HERE, Urban Wellness, Natural Awakenings, and more. Nadine is the podcast host of Heart of the Story, where she shares stories from the heart as well as interviews with today's most impactful female creatives. Pulling from her vast experience as a writing, meditation, and yoga nidra instructor, Nadine leads women's workshops and retreats online and around the U.S.Interested in Nadine's Door County, WI women's writing retreat June 2-6? It's almost sold out: nadinekenneyjohnstone.com Follow Nadine on Instagram

Making it as a writer isn't an easy task, but Linda Sivertsen has found the secret sauce. Known as the best writing coach, agent connector, and Book Mama, Linda has authored and co-authored eleven books, including two New York Times best sellers. Today, she joins us to share her journey to writing, what makes a good writer, and how she found herself sharing the stories of so many New York Times Best Selling Authors! Plus, did you know that About Your Mother was born while I attended Linda's writing retreat? What a full-circle moment this interview has created! “How did I get so lucky? You know how I got lucky? Because I trusted; I trusted what I knew in my gut, which was it didn't matter that I didn't have a college degree. It didn't matter that I wasn't a PhD. Was I ashamed of those things early on? A little, but I was like, you know what, fuck it. That doesn't mean I don't have some kind of innate intelligence that maybe they don't have. Maybe my intelligence is intuitive. Maybe the mystical sort of spirit connection I have to books is enough to help propel people's destiny. And I just freaking trusted and I'm so glad that I'm naïve and grandiose enough to have done that, because it's worked out.” – Linda Sivertsen    Linda's Journey from Dog Walker to Author Linda began her career in her dream job as a dog walker in Beverly Hills. For her, it was the perfect job. What made it so successful for her was that the celebrities weren't important to her; it was the dogs. Through that love of each dog, she built trust with the animals and the owners. Therefore, when she was about five years into that career, she had a dream that told her to interview the dog owners about the behind-the-scenes details of their lives. As random as it was, she trusted it—and it happened. Growing up, she was a fun, athletic child, while her sister was more academic. Despite the fact that she wanted to be a writer as a child, she didn't pursue it because she didn't feel smart enough. Ironically, when the calling came to her in a dream, it was fitting that she went after it.   Her Mother's Influence on Her Work Both of Linda's parents were very influential in her life. Her mother raised her with an awareness of spirituality and a protectiveness of the environment. Her mother was still alive when Linda had the writing dream which was motivation enough for Linda to pursue a book with the message of environmentalism. She knew this topic would be a hard sell because no one seemed to care about the environmentalists who were in the trenches and doing the hard work. Still, if she could interview environmental celebrities and combine them with tabloid-esque tales, readers may be interested. This could make a difference. This was inspired by her mother's life work, followed by her death, which ultimately drove her to do this very thing. “Part of what drove me was that I thought, well, I can interview environmental celebrities. People in the trenches who are doing this heroic work to save our natural world, that the press doesn't give two shits about honestly, at the time, nobody seemed to care. Certainly readers didn't seem to care. I thought, well, if I combine those environmental details with the tabloid-esque tales that these celebrities are telling me about being incested by the royal family, being bulimic, overcoming drug addiction, and whatever. If I combine their heroic work with the environment with those stories, they'll be educated through the back door and actually maybe care. Maybe we can make a difference. So I was so motivated by my mother's life, and then by her death, to continue the work that she never felt like she had fully realized in her life.” – Linda Sivertsen    Manifestation, Magical Synchronicities, and Writing Her Book When she decided to write her latest book, she wanted to create something for creatives about the behind-the-scenes of becoming a successful writer.

Hello, everyone! Today, we bring you Linda Sivertsen. Linda and I talk about finding our own way to do the things we're pulled to do, trusting in our visions, and feeling the ache. Linda also gets into having grown children, her journey out of Hollywood, growing through motherhood, and the mission to save the wild horses. Let's dive in! Linda Sivertsen is an award-winning author; a New York Times bestselling co-author, TEDWomen talker (on the topic of Time Debt), and former ghostwriter who midwife's books at her popular writing retreats in Carmel-by-the-Sea, California. She's the co-creator of Your Big Beautiful Book Plan with Danielle LaPorte, and The Beautiful Writers Group.    In this episode you'll learn: [05:45] Feeling the ache. [08:56] Following our own paths. [10:16] Trusting the visions. [17:47] When somebody reflects your dream back to you. [22:39] Leaving Hollywood to live off the grid. [28:21] Having grown children. [33:01] Grandkids. [39:51] The creative's frustration. [44:46] Meeting Martha Beck. [49:46] Her father's blessing. [53:32] Creating a support system. [54:45] Allowing ourselves to make errors. [58:58] Saving the horses.   Quotes “There's no right way to do it.” – Linda Sivertsen [10:11] “Your writing is for something bigger.” – Linda Sivertsen [20:40] “Whatever your dream is, it will find you.” – Linda Sivertsen [25:43] “Friends don't let their friends create alone.” – Linda Sivertsen [54:13]   Connect with Linda: Website: bookmama.com Facebook: Linda Sivertsen Twitter: @LindaSivertsen Instagram:  @linda_sivertsen Beautiful Writers Podcast Beautiful Writers: A Journey of Big Dreams and Messy Manuscripts by Linda Sivertsen   Connect with Sarah: Website: sarahtacy.com        21 Days of Untapped Support https://sarahtacy.com/21-days/ Lean for Nervous System Support: https://sarahtacy.com/lean/   Resources: Donate to help save the wild horses. #alpinewildhorses on Instagram. #alpinewildhorsearmy on Instagram.  

Welcome to Season 4 of the Cracking Open podcast!  I am so excited to share with you all the wonderful guests we have lined up this season. Get ready for more incredible personal stories about cracking open moments, helpful tips and tools on how to handle the stressors of parenting, a deep look into how we can heal anxiety,  wisdom on how to live an honest and healthy life after addiction, and so much more!  We are kicking off this new season with Linda Sivertsen, a woman whom I have admired and learned from for many years – not only as an accomplished writer, but as a mom, woman, and fellow soul seeker.Linda always wanted to be a writer. And even though she was in the bottom third of her class academically, she had a dream one night where she saw herself as a writer of several books. That was all the encouragement that this dreamer needed to persevere through her old stories of not being good enough. Today Linda Sivertsen is known throughout the world as "Book Mama".  She is a book proposal doctor, author whisperer, agent connector, idea-fairy, and huge-hearted cheerleader of creativity for writers of all genres–and every gold-plated publishing dream. In the past twenty-four years, she has authored & co-authored eleven books. Her titles have won awards and hit all the lists as an author, co-author, and former magazine editor and ghostwriter. Not only is Linda a midwife of 6- & 7-figure book deals at her bi-monthly writing retreats in Carmel, but she is also the host of the top-ranked Beautiful Writers Podcast, a favorite stop for writers on tour. Throughout all of this incredible work in the literary field, Linda's driving force has been to publish sustainably. Naïve and optimistic enough to believe in magic, she's on a mission to save forests via her role as a Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) Ambassador.Her work has been featured on CNN, E!, Extra, The New York Times, the Los Angeles Times, the NY Post, the International Business Times, NY Post, Family Circle, Teen Vogue, The Huffington Post, and on the TEDWomen stage.Tune in to this inspiring and soul-searching conversation with Linda, as she shares with us the importance of finding your "why" in life, and how to move past your fears so you can follow your dreams.  Love,MollyLearn more about Linda Siversten and her virtual and Carmel writing retreats hereGet Linda's free top tips for writing and selling your book hereGet a copy of Linda's Beautiful Writers book here  Connect with Linda on Facebook, Instagram, & TwitterLearn more about Molly Carroll hereGet your free Body Emotion MapFind me on Social:InstagramFacebook

Linda Sivertsen, “Book Mama,” is in LOVE with books—reading, writing, and selling them. Her titles have won awards and hit all the lists as an author, co-author, and former magazine editor and ghostwriter. But her driving force has been to publish sustainably. Naïve and optimistic enough to believe in magic, she's on a mission to save forests via her role as a Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) Ambassador. When she's not fostering literary love matches on her Beautiful Writers Podcast (a favorite stop for writers on tour), writing, and promoting Beautiful Writers, or midwifing books at her Carmel or virtual writing retreats, Linda can be found on the back of a horse or running with her dogs. In this episode of Write the Damn Book Already, we had an amazing conversation about the ins and outs of writing, publishing (both traditionally and independently), and the thoughts we ALL have as writers (the ones we think no one else has!) Interview Highlights [6:10] how she managed to combine 2 books into one [11:08] the challenge of being in the “messy middle” when the support has waned and now people are starting to wonder whether we've lost our minds [12:42] How Linda moves through her “messy middle” moments [14:12] How Linda commits to her vision in order not to divert off course or question what she's doing or why [17:15] How Linda started offering book writing retreats [19:35] How she helps people sort out which book idea to take further and what blocks show up for people for different reasons at different times. [22:35] The importance of being truly behind your book from writing to marketing and the big misconception behind writing a fabulous book and word of mouth taking it to the top [30:52] Interview with Hal Elrod and perspective on him self-publishing Miracle Morning (which he went on to sell 3 million+ copies of) [34:20] How to determine which approach is the “best” one — for writing or publishing [36:50] The incredible value of writing a book proposal — even if you don't ever seek an agent or traditional publisher [40:15] Linda's words of wisdom for anyone who feels the tug to write a book but just doesn't know where/how to start CONNECT WITH LINDA BookMama.com Order a copy of Beautiful Writers Connect with Linda on Instagram Listen to Linda's podcast, Beautiful Writers

Whether you want to write a book or not, today's episode is for you. You'll learn some valuable tips on how to crush any of your goals by listening to today's conversation with Linda Sivertsen. Linda has authored and co-authored eleven books, including two NYT best-sellers, and she also helped me to write The Miracle Morning back in 2011! Statistics show that roughly 80% of all people want to write a book—whether it's to help others, generate a source of passive income, or leave a legacy—but how many people actually take action and do it? In this episode, we discuss why writing a book can be a transformational experience for you and your family. You'll learn the habits and routines that will not only help you write your manuscript but will also help you achieve all your other goals, no matter how difficult. KEY TAKEAWAYS The top three routines and habits that helped Linda achieve her goals of writing eleven books, including two New York Times bestsellers. Why being OK with a “s*itty first draft” may be the most important thing to have in mind in order to start writing a book. The most valuable lessons from Linda's newest book, Beautiful Writers. The mindset that helps bestselling authors churn book after book. The correlation between working hard and getting “lucky.” How can you use the time (that most people spend watching an average of 5+ hours a day watching television) in a more fulfilling way? Get The Full Show Notes To get full access to today's show notes, including audio, transcript, and links to all the resources mentioned, visit MiracleMorning.com/462 Subscribe, Rate & Review I would love if you could subscribe to the podcast and leave an honest rating & review. This will encourage other people to listen and allow us to grow as a community. The bigger we get as a community, the bigger the impact we can have on the world. To subscribe, rate, and review the podcast on iTunes, visit HalElrod.com/iTunes. Connect with Hal Elrod Facebook Twitter Instagram YouTube

Zibby speaks to Beautiful Writers Podcast host and New York Times bestselling author Linda Sivertsen about her new book Beautiful Writers: A Journey of Big Dreams and Messy Manuscripts–with Tricks of the Trade from Bestselling Authors. Linda describes the inspiration behind the book and her decision to weave her personal story with the advice of brilliant authors. She also talks about her stint in celebrity dog-walking, her tree-saving mission, the book ideas that came to her in dreams, the details of her busy life (it includes saving wild horses from slaughter!), and her advice for aspiring authors. Listen to Linda interview Zibby on her Beautiful Writers Podcast HERE.Purchase on Amazon or Bookshop.Amazon: bit.ly/3GjZEzHBookshop: bit.ly/3PVgubkKeep your plants alive with the Planta App! Use this link to get 20% OFF Planta Premium: https://links.getplanta.com/cQUz Subscribe to Zibby's weekly newsletter here.Purchase Moms Don't Have Time to Read Books merch here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Award-winning, best-selling author, writing coach, former ghostwriter, magazine editor + podcast host, Linda Sivertsen, joins the Journey to Launch podcast to discuss her exciting journey from being a celebrity dog walker in Hollywood to becoming a celebrated author. Linda's podcast, Beautiful Writers, explores the “magic & mayhem of authoring & publishing books”. Interviewing the world's most beloved best-selling authors to chat about writing, publishing, deal-making, spirituality, activism, and the art of romancing creativity.  We talk about combating insecurity, the important questions to ask ourselves if we're being too complacent in life and being prepared for the opportunities that are waiting for us. In this episode, we discuss: When to identify if you're settling instead of challenging yourself in life Practical tips to “get back” to your creative spark within yourself + guiding questions to ask yourself Finding confidence in yourself, recognizing and acting on opportunities + paying attention to what you really want How to ask the right questions to people in higher positions than yourself + cultivate social capital and communication skills The magic of being grateful in the present moment while doing the work for your next step + more Other related blog posts/links mentioned in this episode: Atomic Habits by James Clear BookMama.com Check out my new personal website here. Join The Weekly Newsletter List Leave me a voicemail– Leave me a question on the Journey To Launch voicemail and have it answered on the podcast! Watch me on News12  Watch my latest segments on News12 YNAB –  Start managing your money and budgeting so that you can reach your financial dreams. Sign up for a free 34 days trial of YNAB, my go-to budgeting app by using my referral link. What stage of the financial journey are you on? Are you working on financial stability or work flexibility? Find out with this free assessment and get a curated list of the 10 next best episodes for you to listen to depending on your stage. Check it out here! Connect with Linda: Website Instagram: @Linda_Sivertsen Twitter: @LindaSivertsen Facebook: @Linda.Sivertsen1 Connect with me: Instagram: @Journeytolaunch Twitter: @JourneyToLaunch Facebook: @Journey To Launch Join the Private Facebook Group Join the Waitlist for My FI Course Get The Free Jumpstart Guide

As a young girl writing love letters, my 150th podcast guest always had an inkling she'd be a writer.   It's funny though, that although Linda Sivertsen was always obsessed with books, she didn't think she was smart enough to write her own.    As she grew her dog walking business, she contemplated something more. Then she had a series of dreams and felt like she'd been tapped on the shoulder to write books.    But how? She didn't know anything about it! (I can totally relate. But anything is possible.)   She didn't stop there.  She learned the rules. (Sounds like curiosity to me.)   Hmm, she thought, "It can't be that hard - I'll figure it out."   Turns out that she became really good at writing for others, and at book proposals because she kept getting rejected. (Resilience.)   And then she kept being asked to help others write their proposals (through connections).   She learned, and researched, then she shared with those inquiring, and eventually found herself with a thriving book writing business.   How'd she do it?  Through dogged effort. And with these thoughts in mind.   Each little successful moment builds momentum, which creates excitement. If you stick with it long enough, you'll have more wins. Because it's not always a clear path, you need to know what you love and follow what you love (joy). Without that fuel you won't continue. You can't escape it, if you're meant to do it.   Thankfully Linda learned all she did. Because now there are many more people being shown the beauty of writing a book, and on their way to changing the world with their hearts and their art.   As Linda told me during our conversation, "I don't do it half ass." Thank goodness for that!   And so many of the themes in our conversation are related to my book chapters.  Imagine that? More about Linda:   Linda Sivertsen, “Book Mama,” is in LOVE with books—reading, writing, and selling them. Her titles have won awards and hit all the lists as an author, co-author, and former magazine editor and ghostwriter. But her driving force has been to publish sustainably. Naïve and optimistic enough to believe in magic, she's on a mission to save forests via her role as a Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) Ambassador. When she's not fostering literary love matches on her Beautiful Writers Podcast (a favorite stop for writers on tour), writing, and promoting Beautiful Writers, or midwifing books at her Carmel or virtual writing retreats, Linda can be found on the back of a horse or running with her dogs. She and her husband live on their ranch in Scottsdale, Arizona. www.bookmama.com.  And check out my bestselling book: Peace, Possibilities, and Perspective: 8 Secrets to Serenity and Satisfaction in Your Life and Career https://2possibilityandbeyond.com/my-book

80% of the population say they want to write a book. How many actually do it? Only 2-3%. If you're an aspiring author, this MarieTV interview with bestselling author and book coach Linda Sivertsen will show you how to beat the odds.

Even if you don't think you're a writer, you're a writer. Being a writer doesn't mean you have to be a famous author; you don't even have to ever publish a book. Being a writer is all about connecting with yourself on a deeper level, expressing yourself openly, and really tapping into writing's power to heal.  Linda Sivertsen, also known as “Book Mama”, is an author, podcaster, and self-proclaimed tree-hugger. She has been through her fair share of trauma and rejection and has emerged fully aware of her own magic. Now, she's on a mission to help others get in touch with theirs.  If you're wondering why we're talking about writing in a food-focused podcast, writing is a very powerful tool that you can use to discover your food story, understand it, and rewrite it too!   In this episode, you'll learn: How food and lifestyle practices affect focus and creativity Ways that writing can help you release stored emotions A mindset shift and action step to overcome jealousy Why your setbacks are really stepping stones and blessings An approach to use to believe in yourself and your own magic Whether your goal is to publish a book or heal unstuck emotions, this episode will inspire you to pick up the pen and get writing!   Tweetables:  “I feel there's a mystical process about sitting down and expressing yourself. It's almost like you're tapping into your unconscious or your higher self or the muse or God; whatever that other dimensional support system is for you.” — @LindaSivertsen [0:16:37] “Some of the best lessons I've learned were by taking risks and going for it and believing in my own magic even if nobody else did.” — @LindaSivertsen [0:25:13] “If you have the ache, you have what it takes. Regardless of what your dream is, if you have the dream, you have the ability to achieve it or you would have a different dream. ” — @LindaSivertsen [0:40:34]   Resources: Beautiful Writers: A Journey of Big Dreams and Messy Manuscripts with Tricks of the Trade from Bestselling Authors   Learn More about Linda Siversten: Beautiful Writers Podcast: https://www.beautifulwriterspodcast.com/  Book Mama Website: bookmama.com/   Instagram: @linda_sivertsen Facebook: @linda.sivertsen1 Twitter: @LindaSivertsen Forest Stewardship Council Ambassadors: https://us.fsc.org/en-us/get-involved/   Learn More about Elise Museles: Food Story: Rewrite the Way You, Eat, Think, and Live Website: elisemuseles.com Instagram: @elisemuseles Facebook: @elisemuseles

Start imaging your roadmap to becoming an author with insights and writing inspiration from my guest, Linda Sivertsen. She's joining us to reveal how she helps writers navigate the beauty of writing a book and getting book proposals.   “I just happen to be one of those freaky weird people who just loves the selling process. I love book proposals.” -Linda Sivertsen  What we're unpacking in this episode:  The birthing process of writing  Working with publishers and agents Selling your book before you write it  There's so much to unpack in the book writing process. It's part beautiful, part painful, and part scary. Should you write a book, should you not write a book? One of the points Linda touches on is the pain of seeing someone die with the regret of not having written their story. Her beautiful reminder is to listen to your higher self when it comes to writing. If there's an internal nudge and inner voice saying to write this book, whatever it is, listen!  “If you have the ache, you have what it takes to write.” -Linda Sivertsen  Connect with Linda Sivertsen  Website: https://bookmama.com/   Get Access to the Artpreneur Accelerator:  Pre-Order My New Book, Artpreneur  For full show notes go to schulmanart.com/230 ++++++++++++++++++++

Linda Sivertsen is a New York Times bestselling co-author and midwife of 6- & 7-figure book deals.  Her new book, Beautiful Writers, gives aspiring writers and seasoned literary veterans a look into the lives of iconic authors and answers the burning question, “How did they do it?!” Linda joined me on Publication Day of her latest book. We discussed: Celebrating a new book on Publication Day Organizing and structuring Beautiful Writers Co-collaborating with bestselling authors for the book and her podcast of the same name How her approach to writing book proposals has evolved (both the very first time, and after numerous successes)

This week, special guest Linda Sivertsen joins Martha to talk about the spirit of writing after the publication of her new book, “Beautiful Writers”! (Originally aired August 28, 2022)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week, special guest Linda Sivertsen joins Martha to talk about the spirit of writing after the publication of her new book, “Beautiful Writers”! (Originally aired August 28, 2022)

“Go where the fun is, go where the juice is, go where the joy is.”How Linda dealt with her split with her husband during the recession (2:45)How she pulled out of the darkest of dark places (8:45)How she found an assistant for her book writing (17:18)How she first found herself to be an author (22:31)How Linda uses writing to help humanity (30:21)How the pandemic has impacted Linda’s work ethic (40:26)How the pandemic has forced people to ask themselves the important questions (49:21)Links mentioned in this episode:Simon & Schuster BooksHyperion BooksChris JacksonBeautiful Writers PodcastOwnYourThrone.co - get your free informational guide when you join our email list!Follow LindaFollow Own Your Throne

Humor writer and journalist Joel Stein has kept me laughing for over twenty years with his brilliant columns in Time magazine, the LA Times, Entertainment Weekly, and more. With his hilarious and insightful new book, In Defense of Elitism: Why I'm Better Than You and You are Better Than Someone Who Didn't Buy This Book, he's got me nerd-crushing on his battle to wrestle back honor to the intellectual elites from the populists.In it, Joel, a self-confessed elitist, travels to a conservative small town in Texas to find out what's going on in the minds and hearts of the county with the highest percentage of Trump voters to impart a little wisdom their populist way. Instead, he becomes a translator of sorts, for both sides. As Joel writes, "Populists believe our complex society is so secure that disaster is near impossible no matter who is in charge. Elites know it's not. Most of our [elitist] work is calculating risk and planning for contingencies. We invented reinsurance, and if you give us a few years, we'll come up with re-reinsurance."Joel and I are liberals, in case that's not abundantly clear. But my Republican friends laughed as hard as I did while reading this book. (Yep, in a courageous, or incredibly stupid move, I force-read chapters to them, and as you'll hear, they still like me. In fact, I think they think I'm a little cooler now.) It's no secret there's a great divide happening in America, but not around my campfire. Joel's book is so smart and entertaining that I just had to bring him here on the show. You're welcome, humanity. Find out why legends like Walter Isaacson, Jimmy Kimmel, and Dave Barry rave about this book—and also, what Joel thinks about getting your famous friends to rave about your book. (Omg. Did he really admit this about blurbs/testimonials on air? Publishers might die. #FakeBlurbs.)Along with hashing out and then healing the political divide (phew! problems solved!), we dive deep into the mind of a funnyman writer and his best advice on morning vs. night writing (and why working at home is a "huge mistake," especially if you have a refrigerator). We cover getting paid to write, even when you have no idea what the hell you're doing. How the magazine and book industries are changing (and why spitballing for each other is a Godsend, even for an atheist). Why you MUST read your work out loud or risk kicking yourself later, and the art of pitching yourself relentlessly, even though it sucks. All while using the biggest words we know. Because nerds have the best words. Welcome, Joel Stein. I'm so happy you're here. Linda

Guilty on all counts! For a mom fighting to take down a terrifying cult and free her daughter, India, there are no sweeter words. Just last week, mother, actress, royal, and first-time author Catherine Oxenberg saw the fulfillment of her years-long campaign to stop Keith Raniere and his organization, NXIVM (pronounced nexium). A New York jury took less than five hours to render Keith guilty of charges that include sex trafficking, conspiracy, racketeering, and possession of child pornography.This is not the norm, by the way—to bring down a cult leader, much less his entire world, before a mass type of Jim Jones tragedy unfolds. And it’s not the norm to pen a book in real time as it’s all happening. But what’s a mother to do when she's convinced her daughter is a victim of sex slavery and could be murdered or influenced to commit an “honor suicide” any day as the group's leader becomes increasingly erratic? Is she supposed to stand by idly as law enforcement fails to take her fears or evidence seriously? Not if you’re blessed with a platform, as Catherine has been since her 80s Dynasty fame. Not when you have a particular skill for gathering evidence, rallying the media, and writing a detailed, riveting account of the play by plays.The book, Captive: A Mother's Crusade to Save Her Daughter from a Terrifying Cult, is truly CAPTIVATING. And, in a move her publisher (Simon & Schuster) couldn’t have predicted when they banked on this new author and purchased the proposal for this story without an ending, the guilty verdict would come out a week before the release of the paperback. I always told her she was magic. I always told her she was otherworldly. I always told her she was powerful and courageous. I even wrote those words to describe Catherine Oxenberg over twenty years ago in my first book, where she shared the story of her own abuse. But I never could have foreseen how my friend would have to depend on those traits to save India's life—and the lives of countless women by leading the charge to bring their perpetrator to justice. It’s the bond Cath and I have from raising Indie and Tosh together that brings a depth and humor to this conversation that I cherish. I think you’ll find it surprisingly fun—and insightful about the writing process, too, especially if you're interested in working with a co-author.But most certainly if you’ve got a burning desire to share your story and have an impact. Captive is a living embodiment of the term "power of the pen." And isn’t that why we write—so that our stories change the world?Throughout this fight, people called Catherine crazy. They called her paranoid. They called her desperate. I call her the Erin Brockovich of sex trafficking and cult-busting. I couldn’t be prouder of this real-life princess warrior, and can’t wait to share today's conversation with you, including a super sweet message from India at the end of the episode. Welcome. Lindaxx

You know Abby Wambach as a soccer legend—a two-time Olympic Gold Medalist. But do you know how she makes all those countless travel hours on the road and in the air, less grueling and more grounded? You know Abby as a two-time New York Times bestseller. But do you know how she and her wife, bestselling author Glennon Doyle, hit the pause button and re-energize and reconnect after especially busy months giving us so much of themselves? Martha Beck (my guest co-host today) is unscripted here as well. This Harvard Ph.D. and former professor may surprise you with what she really thinks of the “need” to get your college degree. (Hint: cover your ears if you’re sensitive to swear words.)Welcome to a super fun, intimate conversation between friends, including key advice Martha gave to Abby and Glennon when they first started dating, and how this podcast was part of their love story! (Whaaaat? I know. I couldn’t have dreamed up that storyline.) Even though Abby’s new book, Wolfpack, is a New York Times bestseller and she’s currently white hot on the media circuit, you’re about to hear additional things you haven't heard Abby share before. But be forewarned. You might feel a sudden urge to ditch your cell phone for prolonged periods (detox anyone?) while more fully merging with your pack. Here’s hoping your pets won’t mind when you break into spontaneous howls.Because, people. It's time to change the game. Put me in, Coach Abby! My inner wolf and I are suited up, ready to play. For more information, go to beautifulwriterspodcast.com

Want to be a writer? A career author? In case you haven’t heard, the blank page can be a real A-hole, and the book industry no less intimidating. If you’ve ever wished you could sit down and ask your favorite authors how they do it—how they REALLY pull it off day after day, year after year, book after book—you're going to love this show. Today’s a Celebration Day here at the Beautiful Writers Podcast, our first-ever "Best Of” episode. I’m Linda Sivertsen, your host, and these snippets make up Part I of more to come. Basically, it was IMPOSSIBLE to choose the “best” snippets from 22 hours of audio with the most lovable, talented storytellers in the world (bestsellers like Elizabeth Gilbert, Glennon Doyle Melton, Seth Godin, Brené Brown, Martha Beck, Anne Lamott, Steven Pressfield, and so many others), where all topics were fair game. If you’re already a fan of the show, I think you’ll love reliving these hilarious, wicked smart moments. If you’re new here, we’ll hopefully leave you wanting more. Every episode we’ve done, from the show’s inception with Danielle LaPorte and me to the past 14 months where I’ve brought on different monthly celebrity guest hosts, they’ve all been dear to me. Most of our interviewees are on a book tour at the time of our chats, and with combined book sales in the hundreds of millions, they know just what to say to bring INSTANT relief and ah-has! no matter where a person is in their life or creative process. I’m still starstruck by every interviewee. I think you may be, too, as evidenced by the fact your 400,000 listens/downloads so far have put us in the top 5% of all podcasts of all categories! GRATEFUL doesn’t even begin to cover it. In closing, I can’t tell you how tempting it was to turn this into a 3-hour episode by including every one of our 26 interviewees. All are survivors. Thrivers. Proselytizers. And their religion is kindness. They’ve faced incredible hardship and more rejection than a family of rats in a restaurant. Yet, they’re still standing. Still laughing. Still giving. Still writing. Rather than short change them (and you!) with snippets too short to get inside of, I’ve broken them up into Part I and II (coming soon). Until then, subscribe here so you never miss an episode. And, of course, you can find all of our interviews in their entirety below and at www.beautifulwriterspodcast.com. Write on, my friend. I’m so very happy you’re here. xo

Charles Sailor, a Hollywood screenwriter and the New York Times bestselling novelist of "THE SECOND SON” (a book that sold six million copies in the late 70s and has been optioned by the biggest stars) is the single biggest influence on Linda Sivertsen's writing career. “Uncle Chuck,” as she calls him, was her late father’s best friend and her model for what a writer’s life looked life. While he was in L.A. scripting TV shows like “Kojak,” “Rockford Files,”“Chips,” “Get Christie Love!” and “Charlie’s Angels,” Linda and her family were living in Northern California, but when he’d visit, the glamor and excitement of his world infused their home like cologne. She was his biggest fan—still is—and followed him from room to room, including into his limo on book tour, determined to learn everything a teenager could about his world. Wrestling with fears or lack of faith in your abilities? Not if Charles Sailor has anything to say about it. The sky's the limit with this guy who has cheated death; broken American publishing records; penned some of your favorite TV shows, and brought a top movie studio to its knees. But to Linda, he's just Uncle Chuck—dreamer and magic maker. If you're pining for whopping doses of possibility thinking and stellar real-world writing tips about how to craft stories readers can’t put down, it's all here. Welcome.

Glennon Doyle Melton is back on the Beautiful Writers Podcast; this time in the co-host chair with Linda Sivertsen. Fresh from her whirlwind tour for the #1 New York Times bestseller, LOVE WARRIOR, Glennon shares heart-centered updates on those dizzying details, as well as love notes on her recent divorce (yes, they're darling like that), and romantic musings on her engagement to soccer legend, Abby Wambach (simply captivating). Linda and Glennon couldn’t be more excited to interview their long-time idol (whom they’ve never met)—Anne Lamott—the much BELOVED author of the New York Times bestsellers: Help, Thanks, Wow; Small Victories; Stitches; Some Assembly Required; Grace (Eventually); Plan B; Traveling Mercies; Operating Instructions, and several novels—including Imperfect Birds and Rosie. And let’s not forget, her universally adored, how-to writing classic, Bird by Bird. Anne and Glennon have so much in common it's hard to keep up, but here’s a sneak peek list: Oprah; sobriety; motherhood; bestsellers; acts of charity; Sunday-school teaching, political activism, overall adorableness, and the not-so-enviable burden of social anxiety (unless you figure, as Linda does, that it’s sneakily behind their distinct talent for taking universal feelings and making them hilariously darkly dramatic and touching, thus earning them the adoration of the masses). Tune in as Linda and Glennon catch Anne BEFORE she embarks on tour for this, her 17th book: HALLELUJAH ANYWAY: Rediscovering Mercy. Because she hasn’t yet been asked a million questions on the topic and therefore won’t be looking for the exit routes. Because the world could sure use more mercy right about now. And because you'll soon find out what it means, where you can find it, and why it’s so radically important. Welcome!

Linda Sivertsen interviews her longtime friend Guru Singh—a third-generation yogi, spiritual leader, and author—for one of her most powerful conversations yet. Named “Best Guru in L.A.” by Los Angeles magazine in the early 90s (that claimed Guru's yoga classes were so popular, attendees had to levitate for space), Linda made an appointment to see what all the hype was about. What she found was positively addictive. For decades, people of all faiths have flocked to this minister of Sikh Dharma because, as you’ll see, his unique and profound take on the world is spellbinding. We also can’t say enough about Guru's memoir, BURIED TREASURES: The Journey From Where You Are To Who You Are, a book that takes you through a most mystical of hero’s journeys. About this episode! Guru Singh is epic, and we need epic right about now. We promise you’ve never heard insights like the ones you’re about to discover… crazy-cool strategies on bringing through your most inspired writing; cutting-edge wisdom on what the heck is going on with our planet (and between the sexes!), and the enormous benefits of sitting in the lap of your creator and whispering in its ear, to name a few. It’s long. Our longest episode yet. And we’re guessing you may just wish he’d gone on even longer:). Guru has requested we tape today’s show without a co-host, to make the chat a little more intimate. Get your pen and papers ready, if you’re not driving. Because your mind is about to be blown. To learn more about Guru, go to GuruSingh.com. And, to take your writing dreams from Idea to Done, we’ll see you over at: www.beautifulwriterspodcast.com

Linda Sivertsen and bestselling author and Oprah magazine columnist Martha Beck team up yet again... this time to interview their buddy… the New York Times bestselling author and Omega Institute co-founder, Elizabeth Lesser. Elizabeth's new memoir, Marrow: A Love Story (HarperWave), tells of being her sister’s “perfect match” for a bone marrow transplant when in their real lives, the two were more of a mismatch. (Incidentally, this leads to unimaginable highs of emotional and spiritual healing.) Hear these three friends share behind-the-scenes details around the stress/honor of speaking at TED/TEDWomen; working in depth with Oprah to put on a tele-conference for a mere 15 million people; the challenge of writing about family members; how standing tall with integrity and openness around those we love can lead to a "soul marrow transplant,” and how the often "boring practice part" of a person's spiritual practice often results in a kind of unparalleled life potency that more than makes up for any of the daily grind. So, if you’re able, brew up a cup of tea and put your feet up for this heart-and-soul(ful) conversation. To learn about taking your dreams from idea to done with Linda: beautifulwriterspodcast.com

Music icon Paul Williams shares a hilarious, heartfelt hour with longtime bestie, Linda Sivertsen (who moved into his mansion 26 years ago to care for his pups so he could go get sober) and this month’s guest host, bestselling memoirist and novelist Jillian Lauren. Paul, whose standards have been recorded by Elvis Presley, Frank Sinatra, Ella Fitzgerald, Ray Charles, David Bowie, Tony Bennett, The Carpenters, Willie Nelson, REM, Diana Ross, The Dixie Chicks, and so many others—including Jillian’s rock star husband!—shares a secret-weapon creativity tool that led to winning the Oscar for “Evergreen” (with Barbara Streisand), an armful of Grammy’s, Golden Globes, and a recent New York Times bestseller. Oh, and an induction into the Songwriter’s Hall of Fame. There’s that. Paul’s songs, “We’ve Only Just Begun,” “Rainy Days and Mondays” “You and Me Against the World” and “The Rainbow Connection” from the Muppets, have been anthems for generations. (Ever watch The Love Boat? Yep; that theme song’s there, too!) Not bad for a guy who calls himself “orphaned trailer trash” and never had formal musical training—but instead scribbled down the songs playing in his head. We know you’ll be riveted hearing Paul's iconic voice as he sings the play-by-play details and lyrics of a Grammy-nominated song he downloaded in the park, AND Paul's advice for getting out of your own way to create the best work of your life (it’s so much easier than you think). If there’s anyone who can assure you you’re never, ever alone in this creative journey, it’s Pauli. Get ready to be inspired, too, with how this tuned in, hilarious soul keeps getting MORE successful (and happier) with age. The creative heights he’s reached in the first half of his seventies are astounding, as is how he’s fighting for the digital rights for all writers. But career magic aside, it’s Paul's humanity—that thing that’s led him to help thousands of people one on one in recovery, and millions throughout the world via his lyrics—that’s truly contagious. Trust us: you're going to want to catch what this man's got, so snuggle in and listen up...

Legendary novelist Terry McMillan chats with Linda Sivertsen and guest host Dani Shapiro while on tour for her 8th novel, I ALMOST FORGOT ABOUT YOU, currently getting rave reviews from the New York Times Book Review, The Los Angeles Times, and O magazine, to name a few. Terry's #1 New York Times bestsellers Waiting to Exhale and How Stella Got Her Groove Back were hit films (starring Whitney Houston and Angela Bassett). Once again she's created what readers expect from a McMillan book—characters full of wit and rich with friendship… oh, and great sex scenes, but we’ll get to that later. Like Dani (author of Still Writing, and also a bestselling novelist and memoirist, who was a guest of this podcast late last year), Terry’s taught for years as a professor, so they'll be talking craft and inspiration in this ridiculously fun interview filled with hilarity and adult language. Heads up! If you’ve got kids within earshot, you might want to push pause. Linda, Dani, and Terry will be ready when you are—slightly rebellious and always grateful—digging deep, and going for the light. For info on past episodes, or details on taking your writing dreams from idea to done, visit us at: beautifulwriterspodcast.com

Linda Sivertsen and her guest co-host, bestselling author and Oprah magazine columnist Martha Beck, are self-described giddy fan girls in this playful, wise interview with Glennon Doyle Melton--author of the New York Times bestseller, CARRY ON, WARRIOR. Her new memoir, LOVE WARRIOR (Flatiron Books), is now available for preorder and the reviews--“astounding” (Rob Bell), “epic” (Liz Gilbert), and “blew me away” (Brené Brown)--barely hint at the mind-blowing experience that is this book (trust us)! Glennon’s blog, Momastery.com, reaches about a million people daily, and and her non-profit, Together Rising, has raised more than 4 million dollars to aid women and children in crisis around the world. We cannot say for sure where Glennon's magic fairy dust comes from. Could it result, perhaps, from her raw, extraordinary honesty? (You may remember how Martha told Danielle LaPorte and Linda Sivertsen during her episode for this podcast last year that: “Every time you get more honest, you get more magical.”) Regardless, tune in to find out why, in comparing herself to Glennon, Martha’s now threatening to put her own head in the toilet:). Enjoy! Take your dreams from idea to done with us. Find out more: http://beautifulwriterspodcast.com

Today we continue our instigator series in which we revisit their interviews unveil the speakers for our annual event, The Instigator Experience. Our 5th instigator is experience Linda Sivertsen, book midwife who has helped best selling authors build platform that have resulted in six and seven figure book deals. Because this interview was recorded prior to our rebrand, there may be occasional references to our old name BlogcastFM See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Danielle LaPorte and Linda Sivertsen talk about the different techniques and struggles to becoming a published author.