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About Me
I write fast & funny books for children, and work as a digital product manager for Oxford University Press.

I've been writing in various genres ever since university, but I've only really got serious about writing for children in the last nine years. I have two daughters aged 8 and 12 who are the best audience ever!

Long, long ago, in an anthology far, far away, my fast-paced zombie comedy Back from the Dead was one of the twelve winners of Undiscovered Voices 2010

I'm Webmaster for SCBWI-BI and I also blog fairly successfully about writing at http://whoatemybrain.com
What are you working on at the moment?
Something younger and funger (is that a word?) - an 8+ series with my very first female protagonist.
If you had to recommend just one children's book you've read in the last year, what would it be?
Recently, I have very much enjoyed the Chaos Walking trilogy by Patrick Ness which I read in one huge block and Young Bond - Double or Die by Charlie Higson.
What is the most important thing you learned about writing or illustrating this year?
Every writer needs to observe good etiquette at all times. You can read Sir Stanley de Winter's advice here: http://www.whoatemybrain.com/2012/08/etiquette-for-authors.html

Nick Cross's Blog

Word Block

What do you do when the words aren't flowing?

http://www.whoatemybrain.com/2012/07/word-block.html

Posted on July 6, 2012 at 13:48

Dead Books

My thoughts on why we love books and how I hope the spirit of the book will survive in the digital age:

http://www.whoatemybrain.com/2012/06/dead-books.html

Posted on June 22, 2012 at 12:32

I Blame the Parents

Watch out, I'm ranting again: http://www.whoatemybrain.com/2012/06/i-blame-parents.html

Posted on June 8, 2012 at 13:26

The Introverted Extrovert

I'd love to tell you more about this blog post, but sadly I'm much too shy ;-)

http://www.whoatemybrain.com/2012/06/introverted-extrovert.html

Posted on June 1, 2012 at 12:13

Conservation for the Nation

Anyone up for the role of SCBWI archivist?

http://www.whoatemybrain.com/2012/05/conservation-for-nation.html

Posted on May 25, 2012 at 12:15

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Writing for Teenagers and Beyond with Penelope Bush at Cobnor Activities Centre, Chidham, Chichester

November 10, 2012 from 10am to 5pm
This one day, intensive course is designed for those who are interested in the nuts and bolts of writing and should act as a creative springboard for writers, both beginners and those with some experience, to go on and develop their own work.Through a series of exciting and enjoyable exercises you will be encouraged to think about plot, character and voice. Penelope Bush will use her experience as a successful writer of teen novels to:Guide you in finding ideas for your plotShow you how to make…See More
Oct 19, 2012
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Miriam H Craig left a comment for Nick Cross
"Hi Nick, thanks for pushing me over the edge of the pitching cliff yesterday!"
Sep 28, 2012
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Aug 21, 2012
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Aug 13, 2012
Nick Cross posted a blog post

Word Block

What do you do when the words aren't flowing?http://www.whoatemybrain.com/2012/07/word-block.htmlSee More
Jul 6, 2012
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Nick Cross posted a blog post

Dead Books

My thoughts on why we love books and how I hope the spirit of the book will survive in the digital age:http://www.whoatemybrain.com/2012/06/dead-books.htmlSee More
Jun 22, 2012
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Nick Cross posted a blog post

I Blame the Parents

Jun 8, 2012
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Nick Cross posted a blog post

The Introverted Extrovert

I'd love to tell you more about this blog post, but sadly I'm much too shy ;-)http://www.whoatemybrain.com/2012/06/introverted-extrovert.htmlSee More
Jun 1, 2012
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Conservation for the Nation

May 25, 2012
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Special Guest Blog by Max Tastic

It's a blog takeover this week by the young, the opinionated, the frankly unhinged MAX TASTIC!http://www.whoatemybrain.com/2012/05/special-guest-blog-by-max-tastic.htmlSee More
May 18, 2012
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I Am the Keymaster. Are You the Gatekeeper?

Who are the gatekeepers in the world of publishing and do we even need them anymore?http://www.whoatemybrain.com/2012/05/i-am-keymaster-are-you-gatekeeper.htmlSee More
May 4, 2012
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So Many Projects, So Little Time

Apr 27, 2012
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Writing the Unfilmable Novel

Apr 20, 2012
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Should I Find a New Agent?

It's exciting! It's interactive! Help me decide if I should find a new agent.http://www.whoatemybrain.com/2012/04/should-i-find-new-agent.htmlSee More
Apr 13, 2012
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There's Nowt So Queer as Folk

A little light blogging on the strangeness of people and how to address that in fiction:http://www.whoatemybrain.com/2012/03/theres-nowt-so-queer-as-folk.htmlSee More
Mar 30, 2012
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Staying Suspended

Sometimes, a story may be brilliant but also ridiculous! How can we help readers maintain a willing suspension of disbelief?http://www.whoatemybrain.com/2012/03/staying-suspended.htmlSee More
Mar 23, 2012
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At 16:36 on September 28, 2012, Miriam H Craig said…

Hi Nick, thanks for pushing me over the edge of the pitching cliff yesterday!

At 19:01 on December 20, 2011, Lou Minns said…

Hi Nick, thanks for the welcome. I'm booking on to the Professional Series North in February (and looking forward to it). Now I have my latest essay out of the way I need to get on with sorting out a place on a critique group. Happy Christmas, Lou.

At 10:51 on October 1, 2011, M Louise Kelly said…

Thank you for all the organising you do for Scooby. I know i'm late for the Ning mob, but computer ran out of power and dinner guests arrived mid ninging! But it was just a great idea, and Scooby is so important I still wanted to say thanks!!

You've been Ning mobbed (better late than never!)

At 22:03 on September 30, 2011, George Kirk said…
Bit late but HUGE Thanks! You've been NM!
At 21:04 on September 30, 2011, Anna Violet said…
Thank you so much for all your hard work and help to us scbwi members. You've been ning-mobbed!
At 20:34 on September 30, 2011, Rebecca Brown said…
Thank you for all the hard work you do in SCBWI BI, helping keep us all connected. Much appreciated. You've been Ning Mobbed! :) 
At 20:27 on September 30, 2011, Loretta Schauer said…
Thank you for all the work you put in to making SCBWI such a success. You're very much appreciated! You've Been Ning Mobbed!
At 20:17 on September 30, 2011, Rebecca Colby said…

Here’s to you and all you do.

A virtual hug and a huge thank you!

(You’ve been ning-mobbed.)

At 20:10 on September 30, 2011, Helen Bonney said…
Thank you for all the wonderful work you do for Scoobie that helps make it the amazing organisation that it is.
You have been Ning-Mobbed! Enjoy!
At 19:52 on September 30, 2011, Elizabeth Dale said…
Thank you, Nick, for all you do for SCBWI. You've been Ning-mobbed!

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