009 - Linda Sivertsen: Big Dreams and Messy Manuscripts

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.