nicola-morgan
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I write, blog, talk. I advise about publishing and writing. I am published by several major publishers and also publish my own ebooks, enjoy social media (mostly), love public-speaking, eat chocolate and buy shoes when I can afford to. I am often crabbit, but never with you. Please explore ...

Heartsong: latest from my Blog

Questions about the brain – 3

Continuing my answers to the questions schools asked in my Blame My Brain competition, I’m answering the questions posed by the second runner up, the Upper 5 year...

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Interviewed about the teenage brain and other things

A video of me talking to camera about the teenage brain, Wasted, Twitter and being a writer. Filmed at the Edinburgh International Book Festival. I’ll be back this...

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Sleep deprivation in young people

A very useful piece about sleep deprivation and its prevalence in different countries, on the BBC website. Do read the whole thing as there’s a range of points...

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MY WRITING FOR CHILDREN AND TEENAGERS

Drop into this section to learn more about my books for young people and info for schools. All my books are different, so I hope there's one (or more...) that you might enjoy.

ADVICE FOR ADULTS ABOUT WRITING AND PUBLISHING

I give honest advice to writers about all aspects of writing, publication and promotion. So honest, in fact, that I'm known as the Crabbit Old Bat. I also critique MSS and submissions - honestly.

Patron of Reading

I am delighted to be Scotland's first Patron of Reading, for the wonderfully enthusiastic Larbert High School near Falkirk. Click here for more information and news as it comes in.

ABOUT THE TEENAGE BRAIN

For teenagers, teachers, parents, social workers, mental health workers or anyone who wants reassurance, inspiration and fascinating brain science. Includes free downloads.

Events

I offer events on many topics and I'm a keen and confident speaker for all age groups from 8 to adult. For details, including costs, please click the Events heading.

** CURRENTLY WRITING: A guide to teenage stress**