Charlie Parker

Writer

United Kingdom

Hello! My name is Charlie Parker, and I am a published poet, writer, and editorial assistant. I have a BA and MA in English Literature from the University of Sheffield. In 2023, I had my debut poetry collection published by Written Off Publishing, which was nominated for two awards. I do background extra work sporadically. I have published a short story and creative non-fiction essay, with a particular interest in UK social class, current affairs, English football, and politics. I currently volunteer as a features writer for Exposed Magazine, and as a Sales and Bookshop Liaison for Written Off Publishing.

Portfolio
written off publishing / est. 2022
It's Like This. : Charlie Parker - written off publishing / est. 2022

"Heartfelt, witty and subtly political anthems of everyday life." - Lee Pollard, Sheffield Hallam University Department of Social Work and Social Care In this collection, poet Charlie Parker breathes life into working-class youth and upbringing, seeking to defy the belief that the writte