Cali Bird

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[Cali Bird @calibird]

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[Cali Bird @calibird]

Dear @TLRailUK. This is the 3rd time in a row when I have had a lovely evening in London then ended up waiting 50 minutes for a train.
Why does the service go to half hourly between 8.30 and 9.30pm? Why are the trains that should be running so screwed?
From Frustrated of Flitwick

[Cali Bird @calibird]

First time on X for months. Everyone tells me it is different. Seems pretty much the same to me in look and content

[CherylOreglia @CherylOreglia]

Terrible advice writers should ignore from Internet friends ⁦@annerallen⁩ https://t.co/c0o942BFT1

[Cali Bird @calibird]

@revpeterlaws @FabulousFilmsTV I used to love the Bionic Woman

[Cali Bird @calibird]

If you're a Liz Gilbert groupie, like me, then watch this video. Liz has a new Substack newsletter and it looks just what I need right now.
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[Cali Bird @calibird]

@TalkRoberto @BBCNorthampton Glad you will still be on @BBC3CR

[Cali Bird @calibird]

Wise and sensible advice https://t.co/0JwVJH1oju

[Cali Bird @calibird]

If you need something inspiring today

[James Melville 🚜 @JamesMelville]

The human spirit can be a wonderful thing. A chain is formed to try and save a dog stranded in a reservoir.

#InternationalDogDay

[Cali Bird @calibird]

Brilliant article showing how to convey tone and emotion with dialogue. https://t.co/D7H96XMwkO

[Cali Bird @calibird]

Do you remember the old days here when you just saw tweets from people you actually followed? So much of my feed now is from people I've never heard of.

[Cali Bird @calibird]

@AliMorgan2304 @elonmusk I hate the X. Loved the blue bird

[Cali Bird @calibird]

Just logged onto Twitter for the first time in a while. I'm missing the pretty blue bird and hate the X

[Cali Bird @calibird]

This is a brilliant article on how to write your own imaginary one star reviews - and use this to flush out your own writing neurosis and self doubt. https://t.co/RIgHUtlvVD

[Cali Bird @calibird]

Thought I'd have a look at the new place

https://t.co/37MwBq9Hzl

[Cali Bird @calibird]

@Robiniswriting Write a book. Doesn't matter if published.

[Cali Bird @calibird]

Very useful thread re agent offers

[Cali Bird @calibird]

@whistberry Tales of the Countess. Chick lit with handbags that talk. Think Sex and the City meets Toy Story
https://t.co/8Uq2KXLIeU

[Cali Bird @calibird]

Writers - is your negative self-talk about your writing sucking the joy out of the process? Try this exercise
https://t.co/Z6Zjw8ItCn

[Naomi Greensmith @NaomiG_Writes]

It has dawned on me that the average cup of barista coffee is more expensive than the average self-published novel. So can anyone really complain about spending 2.99 on a book that will give them hours of entertainment, as opposed to a coffee they'll drink in under 30 mins?

[Cali Bird @calibird]

@HeleneMartinGee I recognise that vantage point. What a magnificent day. I've just been out for a walk in the bluebell woods with Crown Imperial blasting out in the car