Louise Ayre
@louayrewriter.bsky.social
Consumer of croissants, iced coffee, and books. Writer of ‘stuff’
After talking to my partner about my current WIP (something I rarely do in the early stages) I think, thanks to his input, I’ve managed to solve a lot of what wasn’t working
#shortstory #writesky #booksky #writingcommity #writerslife
#shortstory #writesky #booksky #writingcommity #writerslife
November 26, 2025 at 10:56 PM
After talking to my partner about my current WIP (something I rarely do in the early stages) I think, thanks to his input, I’ve managed to solve a lot of what wasn’t working
#shortstory #writesky #booksky #writingcommity #writerslife
#shortstory #writesky #booksky #writingcommity #writerslife
Day 35 of reading a short story every day.
Today I read Spellbound by Kate Atkinson from her collection Normal Rules Don’t Apply.
#booksky #shortstory #books #amreading
Today I read Spellbound by Kate Atkinson from her collection Normal Rules Don’t Apply.
#booksky #shortstory #books #amreading
November 26, 2025 at 5:50 PM
Day 35 of reading a short story every day.
Today I read Spellbound by Kate Atkinson from her collection Normal Rules Don’t Apply.
#booksky #shortstory #books #amreading
Today I read Spellbound by Kate Atkinson from her collection Normal Rules Don’t Apply.
#booksky #shortstory #books #amreading
Reposted by Louise Ayre
I've seen people say that getting attached to ChatGPT is like "believing the stripper really loves you", but that's not true. It's more like believing that the dryer personally composed that little jingle on a lonely sockless night just to win your affections.
November 26, 2025 at 1:55 AM
I've seen people say that getting attached to ChatGPT is like "believing the stripper really loves you", but that's not true. It's more like believing that the dryer personally composed that little jingle on a lonely sockless night just to win your affections.
Now onto another trilogy (that again I started a very long time ago). I am extremely excited to reread The Passage by Justin Cronin and hope it’s as amazing as I remember
#booksky #books #amreading #booklover
#booksky #books #amreading #booklover
November 26, 2025 at 12:27 PM
Now onto another trilogy (that again I started a very long time ago). I am extremely excited to reread The Passage by Justin Cronin and hope it’s as amazing as I remember
#booksky #books #amreading #booklover
#booksky #books #amreading #booklover
Delighted to have finally finished reading a trilogy I initially embarked upon nearly twenty years ago.
#booksky #books #amreading
#booksky #books #amreading
November 26, 2025 at 12:24 PM
Delighted to have finally finished reading a trilogy I initially embarked upon nearly twenty years ago.
#booksky #books #amreading
#booksky #books #amreading
Reposted by Louise Ayre
Yeah, s*x is cool, but have you heard the sound a page in a book makes when you turn it? 🫦
#WritingCommunity #BookSky
#WritingCommunity #BookSky
November 25, 2025 at 10:20 PM
Yeah, s*x is cool, but have you heard the sound a page in a book makes when you turn it? 🫦
#WritingCommunity #BookSky
#WritingCommunity #BookSky
Day 34 of reading a short story every day.
Today I read (well, technically listened to) Backbone by David Foster Wallace.
#booksky #shortstory #books #amreading
Today I read (well, technically listened to) Backbone by David Foster Wallace.
#booksky #shortstory #books #amreading
November 25, 2025 at 9:15 PM
Day 34 of reading a short story every day.
Today I read (well, technically listened to) Backbone by David Foster Wallace.
#booksky #shortstory #books #amreading
Today I read (well, technically listened to) Backbone by David Foster Wallace.
#booksky #shortstory #books #amreading
Reposted by Louise Ayre
Unsolicited writing advice, no. 33788:
Don't front-load your work with unnecessary backstory and intricate worldbuilding. Give your readers only as much as they need to engage with the plot and characters, and let them discover the rest as and when they need it...
Don't front-load your work with unnecessary backstory and intricate worldbuilding. Give your readers only as much as they need to engage with the plot and characters, and let them discover the rest as and when they need it...
November 25, 2025 at 3:21 PM
Unsolicited writing advice, no. 33788:
Don't front-load your work with unnecessary backstory and intricate worldbuilding. Give your readers only as much as they need to engage with the plot and characters, and let them discover the rest as and when they need it...
Don't front-load your work with unnecessary backstory and intricate worldbuilding. Give your readers only as much as they need to engage with the plot and characters, and let them discover the rest as and when they need it...
Reposted by Louise Ayre
Today's writing quote: “The first draft of anything is shit.” — Ernest Hemingway #writingquote #quote #writinglife #writerslife #fictionwriting #authorslife #amwriting #writingcommunity #booksky #writesky
November 25, 2025 at 2:03 PM
Today's writing quote: “The first draft of anything is shit.” — Ernest Hemingway #writingquote #quote #writinglife #writerslife #fictionwriting #authorslife #amwriting #writingcommunity #booksky #writesky
I am forcing myself to go to my writers’ group this evening. While I want to cosy up indoors with a book, I know an evening with fellow writers will probably do my mood (and motivation) a lot of good
#writersky #booksky #books #writingcommunity #mentalhealthawareness #writers
#writersky #booksky #books #writingcommunity #mentalhealthawareness #writers
November 25, 2025 at 2:51 PM
I am forcing myself to go to my writers’ group this evening. While I want to cosy up indoors with a book, I know an evening with fellow writers will probably do my mood (and motivation) a lot of good
#writersky #booksky #books #writingcommunity #mentalhealthawareness #writers
#writersky #booksky #books #writingcommunity #mentalhealthawareness #writers
Things that have made me feel better today
1. Eating a good breakfast
2. Reading a book I’m enjoying during lunch
3. Being honest with my partner that I’m struggling this month
4. Hugs
5. Dark chocolate
#mentalhealthawareness
1. Eating a good breakfast
2. Reading a book I’m enjoying during lunch
3. Being honest with my partner that I’m struggling this month
4. Hugs
5. Dark chocolate
#mentalhealthawareness
November 25, 2025 at 2:47 PM
Things that have made me feel better today
1. Eating a good breakfast
2. Reading a book I’m enjoying during lunch
3. Being honest with my partner that I’m struggling this month
4. Hugs
5. Dark chocolate
#mentalhealthawareness
1. Eating a good breakfast
2. Reading a book I’m enjoying during lunch
3. Being honest with my partner that I’m struggling this month
4. Hugs
5. Dark chocolate
#mentalhealthawareness
Day 33 of reading a short story every day.
Today I read Blithe Spirit by Kate Atkinson from her collection Normal Rules Don’t Apply.
#booksky #shortstory #books #amreading
Today I read Blithe Spirit by Kate Atkinson from her collection Normal Rules Don’t Apply.
#booksky #shortstory #books #amreading
November 24, 2025 at 9:53 PM
Day 33 of reading a short story every day.
Today I read Blithe Spirit by Kate Atkinson from her collection Normal Rules Don’t Apply.
#booksky #shortstory #books #amreading
Today I read Blithe Spirit by Kate Atkinson from her collection Normal Rules Don’t Apply.
#booksky #shortstory #books #amreading
Day 32 of reading a short story every day.
Today I read Dogs in Jeopardy by Kate Atkinson from her collection Normal Rules Don’t Apply.
#booksky #shortstory #books #amreading
Today I read Dogs in Jeopardy by Kate Atkinson from her collection Normal Rules Don’t Apply.
#booksky #shortstory #books #amreading
November 23, 2025 at 6:01 PM
Day 32 of reading a short story every day.
Today I read Dogs in Jeopardy by Kate Atkinson from her collection Normal Rules Don’t Apply.
#booksky #shortstory #books #amreading
Today I read Dogs in Jeopardy by Kate Atkinson from her collection Normal Rules Don’t Apply.
#booksky #shortstory #books #amreading
I’m still struggling with my current small town WIP. The tone just isn’t what I’m aiming for and it all feels, well, bad mostly.
Current strategy is to power through, get the bones of it written, then take it from there.
#booksky #writersky #shortstory #writingcommunity
Current strategy is to power through, get the bones of it written, then take it from there.
#booksky #writersky #shortstory #writingcommunity
November 23, 2025 at 2:46 PM
I’m still struggling with my current small town WIP. The tone just isn’t what I’m aiming for and it all feels, well, bad mostly.
Current strategy is to power through, get the bones of it written, then take it from there.
#booksky #writersky #shortstory #writingcommunity
Current strategy is to power through, get the bones of it written, then take it from there.
#booksky #writersky #shortstory #writingcommunity
Personally, I think the world would be a better place if a four day working week was the default.
November 23, 2025 at 12:05 PM
Personally, I think the world would be a better place if a four day working week was the default.
Things I am grateful for today:
1. Croissants and iced coffee
2. Random ‘helloooo’ messages from my mum that precede her phoning
3. Apple weather telling me the rain will end in 13 minutes
4. Reading in Greenwich Park
5. The optimism of a dog leaving its ball next to you
#mentalhealthawareness
1. Croissants and iced coffee
2. Random ‘helloooo’ messages from my mum that precede her phoning
3. Apple weather telling me the rain will end in 13 minutes
4. Reading in Greenwich Park
5. The optimism of a dog leaving its ball next to you
#mentalhealthawareness
November 23, 2025 at 11:24 AM
Things I am grateful for today:
1. Croissants and iced coffee
2. Random ‘helloooo’ messages from my mum that precede her phoning
3. Apple weather telling me the rain will end in 13 minutes
4. Reading in Greenwich Park
5. The optimism of a dog leaving its ball next to you
#mentalhealthawareness
1. Croissants and iced coffee
2. Random ‘helloooo’ messages from my mum that precede her phoning
3. Apple weather telling me the rain will end in 13 minutes
4. Reading in Greenwich Park
5. The optimism of a dog leaving its ball next to you
#mentalhealthawareness
Day 31 of reading a short story every day.
Today I read Amundsen by Alice Munro from her collection Dear Life and I think it’s one that’s going to stay with me.
#booksky #shortstory #books #amreading
Today I read Amundsen by Alice Munro from her collection Dear Life and I think it’s one that’s going to stay with me.
#booksky #shortstory #books #amreading
November 22, 2025 at 7:35 PM
Day 31 of reading a short story every day.
Today I read Amundsen by Alice Munro from her collection Dear Life and I think it’s one that’s going to stay with me.
#booksky #shortstory #books #amreading
Today I read Amundsen by Alice Munro from her collection Dear Life and I think it’s one that’s going to stay with me.
#booksky #shortstory #books #amreading
Things that are helping lift my mood today (because it’s still a work in progress):
1. My partner making eggs royale for breakfast
2. Giving in to the need for a nap
3. Getting outside even though it’s grim
4. A free Greggs doughnut
5. Losing myself in a book
#mentalhealthawareness
1. My partner making eggs royale for breakfast
2. Giving in to the need for a nap
3. Getting outside even though it’s grim
4. A free Greggs doughnut
5. Losing myself in a book
#mentalhealthawareness
November 22, 2025 at 2:46 PM
Things that are helping lift my mood today (because it’s still a work in progress):
1. My partner making eggs royale for breakfast
2. Giving in to the need for a nap
3. Getting outside even though it’s grim
4. A free Greggs doughnut
5. Losing myself in a book
#mentalhealthawareness
1. My partner making eggs royale for breakfast
2. Giving in to the need for a nap
3. Getting outside even though it’s grim
4. A free Greggs doughnut
5. Losing myself in a book
#mentalhealthawareness
Day 30 of reading a short story every day.
Today I read The Void by Kate Atkinson from her collection Normal Rules Don’t Apply.
#booksky #shortstory #books #amreading
Today I read The Void by Kate Atkinson from her collection Normal Rules Don’t Apply.
#booksky #shortstory #books #amreading
November 21, 2025 at 6:41 PM
Day 30 of reading a short story every day.
Today I read The Void by Kate Atkinson from her collection Normal Rules Don’t Apply.
#booksky #shortstory #books #amreading
Today I read The Void by Kate Atkinson from her collection Normal Rules Don’t Apply.
#booksky #shortstory #books #amreading
Reposted by Louise Ayre
Things that have helped lift lift my mood today:
1. Sitting in the sunlight
2. Connecting with friends
3. Making low energy plans with friends
4. A café treat
5. Going to the library instead of being at home alone
6. (Temporarily) swapping a sad memoir for a comedy podcast
1. Sitting in the sunlight
2. Connecting with friends
3. Making low energy plans with friends
4. A café treat
5. Going to the library instead of being at home alone
6. (Temporarily) swapping a sad memoir for a comedy podcast
November 21, 2025 at 4:54 PM
Things that have helped lift lift my mood today:
1. Sitting in the sunlight
2. Connecting with friends
3. Making low energy plans with friends
4. A café treat
5. Going to the library instead of being at home alone
6. (Temporarily) swapping a sad memoir for a comedy podcast
1. Sitting in the sunlight
2. Connecting with friends
3. Making low energy plans with friends
4. A café treat
5. Going to the library instead of being at home alone
6. (Temporarily) swapping a sad memoir for a comedy podcast
I think I’ve been watching too much Gilmore Girls. My current WIP (a short story) is sounding very Stars Hollow. This is not at all the creepy atmosphere of dread I was going for
#booksky #writersky #writingcommunity #shortstory #writersandbooks
#booksky #writersky #writingcommunity #shortstory #writersandbooks
November 21, 2025 at 2:03 PM
I think I’ve been watching too much Gilmore Girls. My current WIP (a short story) is sounding very Stars Hollow. This is not at all the creepy atmosphere of dread I was going for
#booksky #writersky #writingcommunity #shortstory #writersandbooks
#booksky #writersky #writingcommunity #shortstory #writersandbooks
The sun is out! It’s cold but the sun is out. The amount my mood is dictated by the weather is a little concerning. Especially given I live in England.
In other news, I’m powering through Citadel by Kate Mosse.
#booksky #books #amreading #booklover
In other news, I’m powering through Citadel by Kate Mosse.
#booksky #books #amreading #booklover
November 21, 2025 at 11:18 AM
The sun is out! It’s cold but the sun is out. The amount my mood is dictated by the weather is a little concerning. Especially given I live in England.
In other news, I’m powering through Citadel by Kate Mosse.
#booksky #books #amreading #booklover
In other news, I’m powering through Citadel by Kate Mosse.
#booksky #books #amreading #booklover
Oh dear, it’s time for my annual quandary: is this bad PMS or SAD?
Besides the obvious unpleasantness, I hate how this impacts my writing. In the meantime I shall be sustained by books and Gilmore Girls
Sending much love to anyone else feeling similarly glum xx
#writingcommunity #writers #books
Besides the obvious unpleasantness, I hate how this impacts my writing. In the meantime I shall be sustained by books and Gilmore Girls
Sending much love to anyone else feeling similarly glum xx
#writingcommunity #writers #books
November 20, 2025 at 8:46 PM
Oh dear, it’s time for my annual quandary: is this bad PMS or SAD?
Besides the obvious unpleasantness, I hate how this impacts my writing. In the meantime I shall be sustained by books and Gilmore Girls
Sending much love to anyone else feeling similarly glum xx
#writingcommunity #writers #books
Besides the obvious unpleasantness, I hate how this impacts my writing. In the meantime I shall be sustained by books and Gilmore Girls
Sending much love to anyone else feeling similarly glum xx
#writingcommunity #writers #books
Day 29 of reading a short story every day.
Today I read To Reach Japan by Alice Munro from her collection Dear Life.
#booksky #shortstory #books #amreading
Today I read To Reach Japan by Alice Munro from her collection Dear Life.
#booksky #shortstory #books #amreading
November 20, 2025 at 8:07 PM
Day 29 of reading a short story every day.
Today I read To Reach Japan by Alice Munro from her collection Dear Life.
#booksky #shortstory #books #amreading
Today I read To Reach Japan by Alice Munro from her collection Dear Life.
#booksky #shortstory #books #amreading