Decide where and when you want to write. I like space, and silence is an inspiration to me. Cecelia Ahern decideinspirationsilence Change image and share on social
I always want my books to reach a positive point in the end. Cecelia Ahern bookendpoint Change image and share on social
I want a character to wake up one day and feel like, 'I can face it'. That, to me, is happy. I want the characters to rescue themselves, though you use the relationships you have, to make you strong enough to be able to do that. Cecelia Ahern characterdayface share on social
Whenever I go to Germany I find that my readers have T-shirts with my book covers printed on them. They come to all the events, they have gifts and they come with their families. They are always very open to sharing their personal stories. Cecelia Ahern bookcoverevent share on social
It's not about finding Mr Right, or that sort of conventional ending, but I do want my characters to have hope - and that's what I do with all my stories. Cecelia Ahern characterconventionalend Change image and share on social
After having my baby I felt like I'd been introduced to my life, I slowed down, I paid more attention to simple things, I addressed a few issues in my own life, I even got married, I looked at what was important and what wasn't, and so I used that experience for inspiration. Cecelia Ahern addressattentionbaby share on social
I would love to write a mystery - a romantic, funny mystery. Cecelia Ahern funnylovemystery Change image and share on social
I just feel very often like a child in an absolutely weird world. I think that life is quite weird sometimes. Cecelia Ahern absolutelychildfeel Change image and share on social
Don't force yourself to write. Some people can write a novel in a few months, whereas for others it can take over a year. I'm lucky to be one of the former - but, even so, if I'm not in the mood to write, I won't. I'll go off, do something else and come back to it when I'm ready. Cecelia Ahern backforcelucky share on social
Discover your own style. Don't try to repeat what has already been written - have the courage to do your own thing and don't be afraid to do something different. Cecelia Ahern afraidcouragediscover Change image and share on social
