In today's episode, we introduce Linda Lysakowski. Linda and Reah discuss Linda's extensive writing career, highlighting her over 40 published books and ongoing projects. Linda shares her journey into authorship, starting with writing blogs and non-profit case statements, eventually leading to her first published book in 1994. She describes her collaborations with various publishers and her transition into writing spiritual books, including a recent second edition of a book on the face of Jesus.

Linda and Reah both share their journey as authors, discussing their latest works and the rewarding nature of helping others with their writing. Both women emphasized the value of writing as a personal process and the sense of accomplishment it brings, regardless of the book's commercial success. Linda emphasizes the hardest part of writing a book is getting it published and marketed, not the writing itself. She discusses handling negative feedback, recalling an incident where a mistake in a self-published book led to a second edition. Linda highlights the importance of positive feedback and leaving a legacy through her writing, particularly in her fundraising books, which have been influential for many readers. In Linda's writing experience, she expresses a preference for nonfiction and spiritual genres, including a book about Jesus from different perspectives. She mentions a travel book she wrote about Las Vegas and its surroundings. Linda suggests authors should work according to their natural rhythms rather than imposing strict writing schedules, and shares her approach of alternating between different books when inspiration wanes.

Linda and Reah briefly discuss their experiences with different churches and the importance of authentic spiritual practice. Linda shares her work on combining spirituality with fundraising, including her book "The Pastor's Guide to Stewardship and Philanthropy." Linda advises aspiring authors to seek guidance from experienced writers and prepare for the challenges of publishing and marketing.

You can learn more about Linda, all of her works, and more at www.LearnWithLinda.online, check out her spiritual books, blogs, and podcasts at www.SpiritualWritingsWithLinda.com, schedule a meeting with her at https://calendly.com/lysakowski/meet-with-linda-30-minutes, and check out her online courses at www.LearnWithLinda.online.

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