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“I'll be happy to answer reasonable questions about my new book, "The Life of Yogananda: The Story of the Yogi Who Became the First Modern Guru," or any of my previous books, or writing in general. ” Philip Goldberg

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How do you deal with writer’s block?
Philip Goldberg I don't believe in writer's block. There are times to write and times not to write.
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What’s the best thing about being a writer?
Philip Goldberg Indulging my interests and using my only real skill set.
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What’s your advice for aspiring writers?
Philip Goldberg Write. Read. Rewrite. Read more. Rewrite again. Read even more.
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What are you currently working on?
Philip Goldberg Promoting my new book.
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How do you get inspired to write?
Philip Goldberg I don't do anything. Inspiration is either there or not.
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Where did you get the idea for your most recent book?
Philip Goldberg I became fascinated by Yogananda when doing research about him for my previous book, "American Veda," and later thought there was a need for a comprehensive, bona fide biography of him. A great deal was left out of his iconic "Autobiography of a Yogi," and I knew I was the right person to fill the gaps.
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