Louise Ayre
@louayrewriter.bsky.social
Writer. Consumer of croissants, iced coffee, and books.
Reposted by Louise Ayre
Unsolicited writing advice, no. 287287:
You have the same words at your disposal as any other writer. It's what you choose to do with them that makes you unique and interesting...
You have the same words at your disposal as any other writer. It's what you choose to do with them that makes you unique and interesting...
November 30, 2025 at 4:16 PM
Unsolicited writing advice, no. 287287:
You have the same words at your disposal as any other writer. It's what you choose to do with them that makes you unique and interesting...
You have the same words at your disposal as any other writer. It's what you choose to do with them that makes you unique and interesting...
Things that have helped today
1. Morning cuddles
2. A brisk walk
3. Pain au chocolat and latte
4. Reading a brilliant book in the park with the sun shining
5. Showing up to write (even if I didn’t get much done)
#mentalhealthawareness #writerslife #booksky
1. Morning cuddles
2. A brisk walk
3. Pain au chocolat and latte
4. Reading a brilliant book in the park with the sun shining
5. Showing up to write (even if I didn’t get much done)
#mentalhealthawareness #writerslife #booksky
November 30, 2025 at 7:44 PM
Things that have helped today
1. Morning cuddles
2. A brisk walk
3. Pain au chocolat and latte
4. Reading a brilliant book in the park with the sun shining
5. Showing up to write (even if I didn’t get much done)
#mentalhealthawareness #writerslife #booksky
1. Morning cuddles
2. A brisk walk
3. Pain au chocolat and latte
4. Reading a brilliant book in the park with the sun shining
5. Showing up to write (even if I didn’t get much done)
#mentalhealthawareness #writerslife #booksky
Day 39 of reading a short story every day.
Today I read Classic Quest 17 -Crime and Punishment by Kate Atkinson (which took a bit of a turn) from her collection Normal Rules Don’t Apply.
#booksky #shortstory #books #amreading
Today I read Classic Quest 17 -Crime and Punishment by Kate Atkinson (which took a bit of a turn) from her collection Normal Rules Don’t Apply.
#booksky #shortstory #books #amreading
November 30, 2025 at 3:16 PM
Day 39 of reading a short story every day.
Today I read Classic Quest 17 -Crime and Punishment by Kate Atkinson (which took a bit of a turn) from her collection Normal Rules Don’t Apply.
#booksky #shortstory #books #amreading
Today I read Classic Quest 17 -Crime and Punishment by Kate Atkinson (which took a bit of a turn) from her collection Normal Rules Don’t Apply.
#booksky #shortstory #books #amreading
Today’s writing session has been more of a ‘show up’ session with no real writing being achieved. Some stuff did get done, just not writing.
I am solidly in hibernation mode at this point and that’s okay.
#writingcommunity #writesky #booksky #writerslife #mentalhealthawareness
I am solidly in hibernation mode at this point and that’s okay.
#writingcommunity #writesky #booksky #writerslife #mentalhealthawareness
November 30, 2025 at 2:01 PM
Today’s writing session has been more of a ‘show up’ session with no real writing being achieved. Some stuff did get done, just not writing.
I am solidly in hibernation mode at this point and that’s okay.
#writingcommunity #writesky #booksky #writerslife #mentalhealthawareness
I am solidly in hibernation mode at this point and that’s okay.
#writingcommunity #writesky #booksky #writerslife #mentalhealthawareness
Currently on page 241 of The Passage by Justin Cronin (and loving it)
Today’s park reading weather: Chilly but Sunny
#booksky #books #writingcommunity #writerslife #amreading #weather
Today’s park reading weather: Chilly but Sunny
#booksky #books #writingcommunity #writerslife #amreading #weather
November 30, 2025 at 10:30 AM
Currently on page 241 of The Passage by Justin Cronin (and loving it)
Today’s park reading weather: Chilly but Sunny
#booksky #books #writingcommunity #writerslife #amreading #weather
Today’s park reading weather: Chilly but Sunny
#booksky #books #writingcommunity #writerslife #amreading #weather
Let everything happen to you: beauty and terror. Just keep going.
No feeling is final.
— Rainer Maria Rilke
#quote #inspiration #booksky #writingcommunity #mentalhealthawareness #books #poem
No feeling is final.
— Rainer Maria Rilke
#quote #inspiration #booksky #writingcommunity #mentalhealthawareness #books #poem
November 29, 2025 at 10:13 PM
Let everything happen to you: beauty and terror. Just keep going.
No feeling is final.
— Rainer Maria Rilke
#quote #inspiration #booksky #writingcommunity #mentalhealthawareness #books #poem
No feeling is final.
— Rainer Maria Rilke
#quote #inspiration #booksky #writingcommunity #mentalhealthawareness #books #poem
Day 38 of reading a short story every day.
Today I read Existential Marginalization by Kate Atkinson from her collection Normal Rules Don’t Apply.
#booksky #shortstory #books #amreading
Today I read Existential Marginalization by Kate Atkinson from her collection Normal Rules Don’t Apply.
#booksky #shortstory #books #amreading
November 29, 2025 at 9:42 PM
Day 38 of reading a short story every day.
Today I read Existential Marginalization by Kate Atkinson from her collection Normal Rules Don’t Apply.
#booksky #shortstory #books #amreading
Today I read Existential Marginalization by Kate Atkinson from her collection Normal Rules Don’t Apply.
#booksky #shortstory #books #amreading
Yesterday was day 36 of reading a short story every day.
I read Shine, Pamela! Shine! by Kate Atkinson from her collection Normal Rules Don’t Apply.
#booksky #shortstory #books #amreading
I read Shine, Pamela! Shine! by Kate Atkinson from her collection Normal Rules Don’t Apply.
#booksky #shortstory #books #amreading
November 29, 2025 at 8:33 PM
Yesterday was day 36 of reading a short story every day.
I read Shine, Pamela! Shine! by Kate Atkinson from her collection Normal Rules Don’t Apply.
#booksky #shortstory #books #amreading
I read Shine, Pamela! Shine! by Kate Atkinson from her collection Normal Rules Don’t Apply.
#booksky #shortstory #books #amreading
Reposted by Louise Ayre
If imposter syndrome was more contagious I feel like we’d be in a better place
November 29, 2025 at 3:56 PM
If imposter syndrome was more contagious I feel like we’d be in a better place
Looking for a recommendation in SE London:
I have a lovely hairdresser but would like to find someone who specialises in (or is more experienced in) a ‘curly’ cut in short/pixie hair.
It also needs to be affordable given I get a hair cut every five weeks!
#london #hair #salon #londonhair
I have a lovely hairdresser but would like to find someone who specialises in (or is more experienced in) a ‘curly’ cut in short/pixie hair.
It also needs to be affordable given I get a hair cut every five weeks!
#london #hair #salon #londonhair
November 29, 2025 at 4:03 PM
Looking for a recommendation in SE London:
I have a lovely hairdresser but would like to find someone who specialises in (or is more experienced in) a ‘curly’ cut in short/pixie hair.
It also needs to be affordable given I get a hair cut every five weeks!
#london #hair #salon #londonhair
I have a lovely hairdresser but would like to find someone who specialises in (or is more experienced in) a ‘curly’ cut in short/pixie hair.
It also needs to be affordable given I get a hair cut every five weeks!
#london #hair #salon #londonhair
Today was Haircut Day which includes many things I passionately dislike:
1. A scheduled appointment
2. Small talk
3. Noise, heat, smells
4. Being repeatedly touched by someone I don’t know well
On an unrelated note I’m on a waiting list for an autism assessment
1. A scheduled appointment
2. Small talk
3. Noise, heat, smells
4. Being repeatedly touched by someone I don’t know well
On an unrelated note I’m on a waiting list for an autism assessment
November 29, 2025 at 3:58 PM
Today was Haircut Day which includes many things I passionately dislike:
1. A scheduled appointment
2. Small talk
3. Noise, heat, smells
4. Being repeatedly touched by someone I don’t know well
On an unrelated note I’m on a waiting list for an autism assessment
1. A scheduled appointment
2. Small talk
3. Noise, heat, smells
4. Being repeatedly touched by someone I don’t know well
On an unrelated note I’m on a waiting list for an autism assessment
What is your preferred alternative to Goodreads and what do you love about it?
I’m looking to move away from Goodreads but LOVE tracking my reading and don’t want to lose my Goodreads data
#booksky #books #writingcommunity #writersky #booklover #writingandbooks #amreading
I’m looking to move away from Goodreads but LOVE tracking my reading and don’t want to lose my Goodreads data
#booksky #books #writingcommunity #writersky #booklover #writingandbooks #amreading
November 28, 2025 at 4:49 PM
What is your preferred alternative to Goodreads and what do you love about it?
I’m looking to move away from Goodreads but LOVE tracking my reading and don’t want to lose my Goodreads data
#booksky #books #writingcommunity #writersky #booklover #writingandbooks #amreading
I’m looking to move away from Goodreads but LOVE tracking my reading and don’t want to lose my Goodreads data
#booksky #books #writingcommunity #writersky #booklover #writingandbooks #amreading
I love my current read (The Passage by Justin Cronin) and I’ve been looking forward to reading it but, given my current… ‘mood’, I do wonder if I should be reading something just a little more upbeat.
Suggestions for mood boosters?
#booksky #books #mentalhealthawareness #writerslife #booklover
Suggestions for mood boosters?
#booksky #books #mentalhealthawareness #writerslife #booklover
November 28, 2025 at 4:38 PM
I love my current read (The Passage by Justin Cronin) and I’ve been looking forward to reading it but, given my current… ‘mood’, I do wonder if I should be reading something just a little more upbeat.
Suggestions for mood boosters?
#booksky #books #mentalhealthawareness #writerslife #booklover
Suggestions for mood boosters?
#booksky #books #mentalhealthawareness #writerslife #booklover
Things that are helping today:
1. Taking time out
2. Getting outside
3. Doing some work
4. Ginger biscuits
5. Remembering everything is temporary
#mentalhealthawareness
1. Taking time out
2. Getting outside
3. Doing some work
4. Ginger biscuits
5. Remembering everything is temporary
#mentalhealthawareness
November 28, 2025 at 4:32 PM
Things that are helping today:
1. Taking time out
2. Getting outside
3. Doing some work
4. Ginger biscuits
5. Remembering everything is temporary
#mentalhealthawareness
1. Taking time out
2. Getting outside
3. Doing some work
4. Ginger biscuits
5. Remembering everything is temporary
#mentalhealthawareness
Today was a day hindered by headaches and anxiety.
The good parts:
1. hazelnut croissant for breakfast
2. getting very into my book (I LOVE my current read
3. discovering a very satisfying Supernatural edit
4. journaling out my anxieties
#mentalhealthawareness #writerslife #anxiety
The good parts:
1. hazelnut croissant for breakfast
2. getting very into my book (I LOVE my current read
3. discovering a very satisfying Supernatural edit
4. journaling out my anxieties
#mentalhealthawareness #writerslife #anxiety
November 27, 2025 at 9:22 PM
Today was a day hindered by headaches and anxiety.
The good parts:
1. hazelnut croissant for breakfast
2. getting very into my book (I LOVE my current read
3. discovering a very satisfying Supernatural edit
4. journaling out my anxieties
#mentalhealthawareness #writerslife #anxiety
The good parts:
1. hazelnut croissant for breakfast
2. getting very into my book (I LOVE my current read
3. discovering a very satisfying Supernatural edit
4. journaling out my anxieties
#mentalhealthawareness #writerslife #anxiety
Reposted by Louise Ayre
Unsolicited writing advice, no. 111:
There’s no limit as to how much description you include in a book. Some books are spare, others lavish. But however much you include, every sentence should pay its way in atmosphere, plot, effect on the characters, etc. Nothing should be just word count.
There’s no limit as to how much description you include in a book. Some books are spare, others lavish. But however much you include, every sentence should pay its way in atmosphere, plot, effect on the characters, etc. Nothing should be just word count.
November 27, 2025 at 2:31 PM
Unsolicited writing advice, no. 111:
There’s no limit as to how much description you include in a book. Some books are spare, others lavish. But however much you include, every sentence should pay its way in atmosphere, plot, effect on the characters, etc. Nothing should be just word count.
There’s no limit as to how much description you include in a book. Some books are spare, others lavish. But however much you include, every sentence should pay its way in atmosphere, plot, effect on the characters, etc. Nothing should be just word count.
Day 36 of reading a short story every day.
Today I read The Indiscreet Charm of the Bourgeoisie by Kate Atkinson from her collection Normal Rules Don’t Apply.
#booksky #shortstory #books #amreading
Today I read The Indiscreet Charm of the Bourgeoisie by Kate Atkinson from her collection Normal Rules Don’t Apply.
#booksky #shortstory #books #amreading
November 27, 2025 at 7:02 PM
Day 36 of reading a short story every day.
Today I read The Indiscreet Charm of the Bourgeoisie by Kate Atkinson from her collection Normal Rules Don’t Apply.
#booksky #shortstory #books #amreading
Today I read The Indiscreet Charm of the Bourgeoisie by Kate Atkinson from her collection Normal Rules Don’t Apply.
#booksky #shortstory #books #amreading
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...