Hey, hey, this is Linda Sievertson, and you are at the Beautiful Writers' Podcast, where I'm about to share one of the most enjoyable and helpful conversations on the writing life that I've ever had.

I'd say that my guest is the number one New York Times bestseller Marie Forleo.

And some of you remember when Marie and Liz Gilbert were here together in 2021.

But really, I was Marie's guest this time around.

The episode you're about to hear is a replay of my appearance on a recent

episode of Marie TV entitled How to Write a Book and actually finish it with Linda

Sievertson. Marie and I loved this chat so much and we thought we'd try something really unusual

for us and replay it for you here.

If you haven't yet had a chance to listen in, you're going to hear our best intel about what

it takes to write and finish your masterpiece.

But even if you did hear it, this will give you a chance to revisit those ideas as you pour your love into your own

books, brands, and careers. Our interview is also on video, which you can find on YouTube or from

either of our websites. Before I start the replay, I want to wish you the happiest of holidays.

I have missed you while promoting my beautiful writer's book

and using all of my extra voice energy lately for recording my audiobook,

which comes out finally in early spring.

I'd never recorded an audiobook before and, whoa, is it harder than it sounds? I've done this

show for seven years. You'd think that would be enough practice. Nope. Turns out reading your own

book aloud is hard for everyone. I just interviewed Mark Manson, which you'll hear at the start of

January, when his film, based on his number one New York Times bestseller, the subtle art of not giving a fuck, is released.

It's such a fun conversation, especially for me, the part where he confirms how bloody stressful it is recording our audiobooks and why that's the case

for pretty much all of us. Okay, here we go, Marie and me. Happy listening. Welcome.

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