Ask the Author: Eileen O'Hely
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Eileen O'Hely
I either work on another project while my subconscious mind mulls over the problem, read over my previous work on that particular project, or force myself to write a detailed plan for the story.
Eileen O'Hely
I like making stuff up! I like pretending to be characters who are much cooler, smarter, fitter and braver than me in real life.
Eileen O'Hely
Read lots. Write stuff (don't worry if it's no good - you can always edit it later). Make sure all your spelling and grammar is perfect before you even think about sending it to a publisher. Google publishers and follow their submission guidelines. Be thick-skinned - not everyone will like your work and, sadly, the majority of publishing houses don't deign to reply if they don't like it. :(
Eileen O'Hely
I'm currently working on a mystery series about a girl who is good at solving puzzles and can talk to mythical creatures. No idea if anyone will like it enough to publish it...
Eileen O'Hely
The character always comes first in my writing, so if I hear a phrase out of context that I think could make a convincing character name, I then think about what that character might be like and what inciting incident they may have to deal with.
Eileen O'Hely
At a party, when my husband said I should have used a different angle for a Halloween show I did that afternoon, and my publisher asked me if I could write a book about it. (So it wasn't really my idea at all!)
Eileen O'Hely
Where did my daughter's dance shoe go?
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