I write my novels longhand. I love the feeling of writing; I love to see pen on paper. It feels more creative than typing, and it's a more visual process for me - I can picture the entire scene in my head and am merely writing what I see. Cecelia Ahern creativeentirefelt share on social
Although when I start a novel I know how it will begin and end, I like to let the people within the story take me on a journey between those points without having a fixed plan. Cecelia Ahern beginendfix Change image and 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
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
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
I always take a story that's kind of out there, like an urban myth. I take some possibility that people imagine, that they are familiar with, and try to turn it into a story. Cecelia Ahern familiarimaginekind 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
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