Goodreads asked Jerome Jewell:

What’s your advice for aspiring writers?

Jerome Jewell If you're passionate about a subject and have something to contribute to a dialogue, then let nothing stop you from writing. If possible, try NOT to make it "work" (even if you're paying paid). Instead, try to hold onto the childlike joy of writing. Don't be afraid to let it remain fun. It you focus on the need/desire to making a ton of money, you'll spoil all the fun.

Also, if you're having trouble getting started, consider keeping a journal as your start point. Try to stick with it, and when you look back over the months and years, you're likely to see more strength in your writing than you may have detected originally. My journaling, which began in 1984 while on the way to climb Mt. Kilimanjaro, provided many of the detailed recollections (particularly the emotions) that formed the basis of many of my chapters.

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