Goodreads asked Robert Egby:

What’s your advice for aspiring writers?

Robert Egby Aspire? That's a good word. In my neck of the woods it means to dream, image, create, or something like that. It's really the energy one needs to propel the would-be author to write. If you really want to write -- and it's a damned lonely job -- start dreaming. Stretch out on a bed, mat. lawn, close your eyes, focus on your breathing for two minutes, then think of the nuttiest couple of people having a weird conversation. Don't judge or criticize, just let the action flow. Then when you've had enough, say "wide awake" and spring nimbly to your writing instrument -- quill, typewriter, laptop -- and write what happened in your mind. Do not rationalize, just write. Don't read. Then go away and wash your shirt, repair the roof, talk to the cat -- anything that takes you away. Hours later return and read your opus. You may be totally surprised, even blown away. You see the whole thing about the word "aspire" --it really means point upwards, use your Mind, Higher Awareness, Right Brain. Just get away from intellectuals, academics who will teach you to write and soak your pockets. Believe in your upper storey, your Mind. Tell your Higher Self, "I love and appreciate you. Let's write!" So dream! Meditate! Enjoy!

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