Clever Parrot Publishing

We are an independent-minded publisher developing new writing talent and promoting good causes through literature.

[Stephen Power @LifeStoryGuy]

On #WorldMentalHealthDay it's worth remembering that writing about events from your past can often bring cathartic benefits for your psychological health.
#memoirs #WritingCommunity #MentalHealth

[Clever Parrot Publishing @CleverParrot]

Calling all unpublished crime writers - great opportunity to earn some cash and get your work in front of agents and publishers.🖊️

[The Crime Writers’ Association @The_CWA]

Are you an unpublished author with a crime novel in progress? You could be eligible to enter the CWA Emerging Author Dagger. The cash prize is £500, and shortlisted and winning entries are forwarded to agents and publishers. More information at the link. https://t.co/gM72XdOhFI

[Clever Parrot Publishing @CleverParrot]

Sometimes true stories are even more captivating than those that are made up. #memoirs #biographies

[Stephen Power @LifeStoryGuy]

You don't need to be a celebrity to share your story and message in a book. Two of my favourite non-celeb memoirs are Jeannette Walls’ ‘The Glass Castle’ & Cheryl Strayed’s ‘Wild’.

These books went on to be bestsellers & win national awards. Ordinary people - interesting lives.

[debbieflint @debbieflint]

Stop press! Rare weekend available! Friday, the 18th of October, three nights, we look after you, all meals taken care of, no chores – just writing time. Email soon as you can to book, from £124 per night only!
Info@retreatsforyou .co.uk x

[Clever Parrot Publishing @CleverParrot]

Thrilled to publish this revised edition of #2Minds in which #AJBerbera merges fact & fiction to tell a deeply personal story that explores the complexities of dissociative identity disorder.
Amazon: https://t.co/VOtCpfHZdV
#mentalillness @LifeStoryGuy @AWonderBall @lanternskyy

[Nina Pottell @Matineegirl]

Quick go and buy the books to join in the discussion #BetweenTheCovers

BBC's 'Between the Covers' reveals books and guests for new series https://t.co/tJpce1rdv3

[Clever Parrot Publishing @CleverParrot]

For all you writers out there, this is for you ����
#amwriting

[Flash 500 Writing Competitions @500_flash]

Are you writing a novel? The opening section could win you a first prize of £500.
#novel #writers #international #writerscommunity
Entries close midnight 31 Oct https://t.co/uc9pIOyKjQ

[School of Health & Medical Sciences @CityStG_Health]

We're delighted that @CliveMyrieBBC's memoir Everything is Everything has been selected as our Big Read text for 2024.

He will be joining us for a Meet the Author event, open to staff and students, on 11 October.

Learn more and register: https://t.co/HGKEnHNnZR

[Booktime Magazine @Booktimemag]

September & October Booktime features an interview with Alan Hollinghurst about his brilliant, epic new novel Our Evenings which takes us through the life of one character, actor David Win. #choosebookshops #booksaremybag

[Clever Parrot Publishing @CleverParrot]

Ooh la la... What an innovative way to keep the kids entertained over the summer holidays. Educational, fun and sporty. 👏

[Pure Languages 🌍 @PureLanguages]

Looking forward to our Olympic themed summer French camp in sunny Grappenhall that will combine sporting activities with French language study. 🇫🇷🤾#kidsactivities #schoolholidays #holidayclub
Places still available. Visit https://t.co/jSlmKgLPnk to register.

[Clever Parrot Publishing @CleverParrot]

The importance of libraries. 📚
https://t.co/sKJNiKgRrr

[A Bookish Girl 📚 @a_bookishgirl]

I find Dostoyevsky quite challenging but Audible is a lifesaver. Listening while reading got me through Crime & Punishment and now I'm on The Brothers Karamazov.

My friends joke I'm like a child just learning to read but it can't be just me, right?
#BookTwitter #BookX #booktwt

[Oldcastle Books @OldcastleBooks]

THE BOY AND THE HERON has won a BAFTA for Best Animated Film! Now is the time to read this guide to Studio Ghibli and see how Miyazaki made another award winning movie 🤩

#theboyandtheheron #baftaawards #animatedfilms #studioghibli #hayaomiyazaki #spiritedaway

[Pure Languages 🌍 @PureLanguages]

If AI will allow us to translate languages in real time, why should we bother learning a foreign language? #LanguageLearning #langtwt #mfl #education
https://t.co/V1GwdYrTSz

[Clever Parrot Publishing @CleverParrot]

The writer's path is not an easy one. Keep the faith! 🫡

[KC Martin @itsKCMartin]

I only intend to pull out the Champagne once my novel has paid me back for the hours spent toiling over my laptop. They do say that Champagne, if stored correctly, can be kept for years, even decades. That's just as well. 🍾 #booktwt #BookBoost

[Clever Parrot Publishing @CleverParrot]

@LifeStoryGuy Amazingly, they're still made today. Typewriters, that is. Probably pens, too.

[Stephen Power @LifeStoryGuy]

It seems ridiculous that a writer would still use a pen in this day and age. Personally, I'd be lost without my typewriter. 🤣#WritingCommunity #writerslife

[Clever Parrot Publishing @CleverParrot]

@LifeStoryGuy Slightly biased, but the book is always better. 😉

[Clever Parrot Publishing @CleverParrot]

🫵 Believe in yourself. Believe in your words.
#WritingCompetition #WritingCommmunity

[The Bridport Prize @BridportPrize]

2024: one month down! If you need something to work towards this year, our Flash Fiction, Short Story, Poetry and Novel prizes are open until 31 May. Believe in your words – you might just win a share of our £20K prize pot! https://t.co/whjtTRnJnz #WritingCompetition #Writing