They have thousands - sometimes millions - of followers from all over the world who log on to catch their every tweet.
And now, our pick of the Scottish celebrities will have their tweets immortalised forever in the form of a poem made using the online web tool Poetweet.
Here's our selection of writers and their Twitter rondels - or two stanza poems of French origin.
Just mindboggling
by Alan Bissett @alanbissett
You're using the word 'Bheast'?
Hence: selfish.
Which should remain in the past.
You from yourselves' type pish.
Best opening credits sequence ever.
Isn't structurally disadvantaged...
That's a f*cking great cover.
Get it hashtagged!
Struggles you presumably condone?
Attempt to attack Unionism?
Newspaper, not a Glasgow one.
This is simply football tribalism.
Well done,
Was done
by Alexander McCall Smith @McCallSmith
In a restaurant called Gingerbread.
Warm, though Scottish gales ...
Drive while sleepy; rain ahead/
Presumably back to Naples.
So noir!" He was most depressed.
The sea was deep, deep green
Assistant was highly embarrassed.
We once were or have been.
Before he made any comment.
Driver, but he was quite polite.
Saw him yesterday; magnificent.
Please visit the web site:
Things. (Well, to an extent ...)
Wall-to-wall commercials
by Irvine Welsh @IrvineWelsh
Later next week if you're around.
Get sore lifting him off the table.
LA or Miami temptation will abound.
Which makes it pretty irresistible.
Tam B in those last three sets.
Them in Oliver Twist desperation.
& vapid as politics ever gets.
Terms of previous characterization.
The fuck on with it." Jeremy Bates.
That will be on my tombstone.
Potential Republican candidates.
Well done
He was on holiday with his mates.
The end
by A. L. Kennedy @Writerer
Treated the sick free of charge...
*shudders*
Yo. Or a trip to the Cheddar Gorge.
That are young huge spiders ?
Also available in English..
Should be a special feature.
Here's a thing to sign for fish.
Day and we will catch up for sure.
Mcavoy & Masson very fine.
- I'd like to see confirmation.
Of the unarmed might decline.
What people say on television...
My flat. Everybody back to mine...
Editor texted
by J.K. Rowling @jk_rowling
Emma's speech was incredible.
He's a Hufflepuff with guts.
Him practise at my kitchen table.)
- 15 years til public spending cuts
Often take tea breaks together).
It with characteristic silence.
Has asked me not to say, either.
Don't want that on my conscience.)
.@arobertwebb Couldn't agree more!
Us what 'humanity' ought to mean
On, naturally. I'm hardcore.
Independence" Prof Iain McLean
Keep watching Pottermore...
And Sebastian
by Ian Rankin @BeathHigh
Song. Please rt :) [V good!]
- conjured up a lovely image...
Oh yes. And fried food.
Interviewing Mr Morrison onstage...
As soon as Nov this year. Depends.
Yes, well done.
Especially of his small bands...
Nice and cosy writing the next one!
Here's to the next time...
To meet him in March " [Congrats!]
Will get it on Amazon Prime...
For the owner of two lonely hats.
Foxes Dylan cover was sublime!
Of her
by Val McDermid @valmcdermid
This, not sure that's an advantage!
Takes one to know one, dearheart!
But could have been camouflage.
Would all look a lot less smart...
The mighty We'll take the point!
Could anyone desire? HNY, big man.
Thanks, hope it didn't disappoint.
You're mad, Calman!
Michael Marra, moves me to tears.
Like an idea... (fetches pliers...)
Snow & white chocolate stars.
By the presence of teenagers.
Discs. Put a smile in your ears
New Year
by Jackie Kay @JackieKayPoet
Kay at " Congrats! Lovely evening.
Be delighted! He's a mine of songs
Or so." Thank you! That's cheering
To be killed in police shootings.
& a dictionary- confusion !
But need the chair you're a runner!
Does this answer the question?!!
Perfect for the sociable loner!
Wonder what the other guy thought!
The offending tweet now deleted!
Night night !
Thank you! So glad it resonated!
Starts right here! -Erm might!
I did
by Muriel Gray @ArtyBagger
Only for those who behave.
Jesus.
You... IDIOT! (I think he'd leave.)
You're on your own missus!
Glad we've finally put it to roost.
Climb on El Capitan in Yosemite.
Survived three nights of frost.
I did. You're phone is sh*te.
Stoat's identity being protected.
This. The Ferrari of onesies.
I need my subconscious re-booted.
Of the scope of my anxieties!
Nail varnish and Sellotape. Sorted.
Latest song
by Janey Godley @JaneyGodley
Come see my show 27&28 March
My version of Bruno Mars
Down all paedophiles in the church?
You have overdosed on La Bamba bars
In the middle of tweeting Police?
Heroin did it NYC and Fringe
Has announced. Well thats nice...
Not the snow but the challenge
On or if this is previous section
Pretend they have it then it stops?
Being retweeted but no confirmation
And a woman walking to the shops
Over pop songs I demand attention
The editor
by Ewan Morrison @MrEwanMorrison
Will check out Grant and Ward
The arthouse Erin Cressida Wilson
Naturally your journey was Richard.
Short stories from Ewan Morrison.
Info - check out her videos online
-you come across russian circles.
You direct me to a search engine?
Send you done links to my articles
And objectification of our lives.
Writing and the guardian's content
Really - what are those motives?
Sections very clear and urgent
Feel better about themselves
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