Neil Morris

Children's author

I worked in publishing for more than ten years before becoming a writer. After studying German at Swansea University, I got my first job as a lexicographer, helping to compile a German-English dictionary. Then I lived in Munich for a few years, translating, proofreading and learning how to make and edit films as well as books. Back in London I worked as an editor for an educational publisher, and this was when I first got hooked on creating exciting books for children.

My publishing career took me on a zigzag course through preschool activity packs, board games and educational toys, eventually leading me back to books. When I decided that I'd like to work freelance, I began to develop ideas for children's books and approached publishers with them. At the same time, I acted as an editorial consultant, translator and lexicographer.

Now I work almost exclusively on information books. Sometimes I start with a blank sheet of paper and a clear computer screen, but I also like to follow a brief and enjoy the challenge of turning commissioning editors' ideas into reality. It's fun researching subjects and working out how a series should be structured. Then I try to write the books so that the subject - whether it's ancient history, modern geography or future technology - is as accessible and interesting as possible to young readers.

I write for all age groups and tackle many different subjects, including history, geography and biography. My work has also included compiling young children's word books and junior dictionaries, and I have contributed to large reference works, such as Encarta Children's Encyclopaedia .

You'll find details of my books on the other web pages.

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