Reposted by Laura F. SalkeSophie Labelle @assignedmale.bsky.social · 31/05/2026Meet Dr James Barry. 2679300
Laura F. Salke @laurafwrites.bsky.social · 31/05/2026I had a very gratifying month ☺️ ✅️ Finished the first draft of my WIP 📚 Finished my research of Feminism is for Everybody 🔥 Had the first ideas for a new project 🏴☠️ Survived the first heat wave of the year In June, I'll focus on reading a lot. How will I cope? 🙃 #queerprompts 130
Laura F. Salke @laurafwrites.bsky.social · 25/05/2026First goal has already been achieved: finish the first draft of my WIP ☺️ 93k words in total after 3 months of everyday work. There is relief, but also exhaustion. Until July, I'll take a break from writing, let it brew while reading a lot. For now, get through the work week 🙃 #queerwriters 270
Laura F. Salke @laurafwrites.bsky.social · 23/05/2026I'm on the final run to finishing my necromancy project. Wrote over 1k words each day and should finish it by Monday or so 💪 Also labouring some thoughts for a shiny new project. I'll need to do some research for that, so I can keep it on the back burner for now 🙃 #queerwriters #lgbtqwriters 070
Laura F. Salke @laurafwrites.bsky.social · 20/05/2026I'm currently reading several mythologies. Last reads were The Celtic Myths, and The Japanese Myths. Right now, I'm reading Scottish Folk and Fairy Tales 🙂 #queerprompts 020
Laura F. Salke @laurafwrites.bsky.social · 18/05/2026A week without a holiday, smh... Still, I'm planning to write at least 1k words every day and at least get close to the ending of the book 💪 Also want to finish my current nonfic book, Feminism is for Everybody by the weekend 🙂 #queerwriters #lgbtqwriters 030
Laura F. Salke @laurafwrites.bsky.social · 16/05/2026I had a good week 🙂 Thursday was a holiday here, and I managed quite a big output, in addition to the 1k+ words I wrote each other day. I'm coming close to the climax of the story now, will hopefully finish this draft by the end of the month 🙂 #queerwriters #lgbtqwriters 070
Laura F. Salke @laurafwrites.bsky.social · 09/05/2026My week was rather stressful because of work, but the writing went well 🙂 I managed to write 1k words each day and figured out what direction to take for the final act 💪 Also attended 2 very useful streams at the Novelry 🙂 #queerwriters #lgbtqwriters 130
Laura F. Salke @laurafwrites.bsky.social · 08/05/2026The first bit that came to me was the location actually. I was watching Lord of the Rings last year, where Frodo and Sam come by Minas Morgul, and was wondering, "wouldn't it be cool to have that as the main location in a book?" 🙈 #queerpromptsstatic.klipy.comMinas Morgul's Ominous Glow in LOTRALT: Minas Morgul's Ominous Glow in LOTR 060
Laura F. Salke @laurafwrites.bsky.social · 04/05/2026I got a busy week at work, the first full week since mid April. I'm aiming to write 1k words each day regardless. I'll also put some thought into the climax and ending of my book because I'm getting close to writing those bits – once I know what they are 🙈 #queerwriters #lgbtqwriters 0100
Laura F. Salke @laurafwrites.bsky.social · 03/05/2026Most of my family dynamics are dysfunctional 🫠 Write what you know, I guess? I just seem to think that a broken childhood is one of the easiest catalysts for a character with much room for growth 🤔 #queerprompts 050
Laura F. Salke @laurafwrites.bsky.social · 02/05/2026At this point, about two thirds through, I'm looking forward the most to writing the ending, which will be mildly harrowing 🙈 051
Laura F. Salke @laurafwrites.bsky.social · 02/05/2026Hello, good to be back 🙂 I had a decent week with only 3 work days. That helped me write quite a good amount, slowly getting towards the ending, which I still have to figure out 😅 But it's getting in the right direction 🙂 #queerwriters #lgbtqwriters 090
Laura F. Salke @laurafwrites.bsky.social · 01/05/2026Evelyn is the neurotic host. Jemima is grilling everyone and everything. Lucy brings too many sides, James brings the drinks. Only plates for Felix. #writingprompt 030
Laura F. Salke @laurafwrites.bsky.social · 01/05/2026Hello! I took the past 2 months off here, time to get back 🙂 I'm Laura and I write fantasy novels. My WIP is a gaslamp fantasy following Evelyn, who studies necromancy to resurrect her parents but is drawn into a gang war by her flatmate. #queerprompts #queerwriters 150
Laura F. Salke @laurafwrites.bsky.social · 28/02/2026The week was off to a wild start when I had no electricity for a few hours on Monday 😔 After that, however, it got rolling! I have started writing the first draft of my project 🥳 Worked on it every day and am now over 2.5k words 💪 #lgbtqwriters #queerwriters 180
Laura F. Salke @laurafwrites.bsky.social · 24/02/2026They get in trouble almost exclusively when they are together 😅 Jemima is an agent of chaos and either tears the others with her or is elevated by them to higher levels of chaos and trouble #queerprompts 020
Laura F. Salke @laurafwrites.bsky.social · 23/02/2026It's the week I start writing my book ☺️ In fact, the start has already happened 🥳 The goal is to ease into it with care and 250 words each day 🙂 Also I'm getting the threads in my mouth removed on Friday, so my goal after that is to eat a /lot/ 🤔 #lgbtqwriters #queerwriters 040
Laura F. Salke @laurafwrites.bsky.social · 21/02/2026I had a dental surgery which was mildly unpleasant but went about okay. Just was knocked out after. Today I felt strong enough to prepare my book and filled out some character sheets, drew a map, and outlined the first 6-ish chapters 💪 #lgbtqwriters #queerwriters 030
Laura F. Salke @laurafwrites.bsky.social · 18/02/2026How much self-love my characters have? Not much 🙈 #queerpromptsmedia.tenor.coma nurse says i 'm just one person in front of a hospital bedAlt: a doctor says "i'm just one person" in front of a hospital bed 010
Laura F. Salke @laurafwrites.bsky.social · 16/02/2026Evelyn lost her parents when she was 10 and was then raised by her aunt and uncle. They did their best, but weren't equipped to raise a child. So going to Blackthorn is her shot at meeting people who really care about her 🌈 #queerprompts #writingcommunity 030
Laura F. Salke @laurafwrites.bsky.social · 16/02/2026I'm having a dental surgery tomorrow. I should be fine, just quite out of it for the days after that. So I'll spend some thought on the most important characters in my book and figure out what makes them tick when I feel strong enough for it 🙂 #lgbtqwriters #queerwriters 080
Laura F. Salke @laurafwrites.bsky.social · 12/02/2026One central arc in my book is a sapphic "roommates to lovers" story ☺️ Also Evelyn's aunt and uncle who raised her are ace. Also the myth surrounding the two moons implies sapphic love as well 💞 #queerprompts 050
Laura F. Salke @laurafwrites.bsky.social · 11/02/2026After I researched the Victorian Age, the toilet is definitely my favourite invention 😅 My MC will go with trains as her favourite invention, I think 🤔 #queerprompts 020
Laura F. Salke @laurafwrites.bsky.social · 09/02/2026I'm focusing on getting ahead with my program at the Novelry and prepare some more for writing my story 🤔 After my dental surgery next week 😬 Besides, I want to finish my current reread of Babel, and start research on "Feminism is for everybody" 📚 #lgbtqwriters #queerwriters 060
Laura F. Salke @laurafwrites.bsky.social · 08/02/2026Not to be weird, but... dragon blood 🙈 Used as ink and injected as tattoos to those who acquired the theoretical knowledge of magic for years, but are unable to perform it without the tattoos. Admittedly, I'm going a bit dark with this... #febchantment #writingcommunity 051
Laura F. Salke @laurafwrites.bsky.social · 08/02/2026My book is inspired by the late Victorian Age, which was when football (European) had become very big. At one point, my characters are going to watch a match between the 2 big local teams... Also MC learns archery in the book 🙂 #queerprompts 040
Laura F. Salke @laurafwrites.bsky.social · 07/02/2026Thank you, it's been quite heady after I struggled a lot last month 😌 010
Laura F. Salke @laurafwrites.bsky.social · 07/02/2026I had a decent week for once 🙂 I joined the Novelry writing class because it felt prudent to up my writing. Less than a week in and I now see the big error in my last book, and have found a working title and magic system for the new ☺️ Things are looking up 🙂 #lgbtqwriters #queerwriters 240
Laura F. Salke @laurafwrites.bsky.social · 06/02/2026I love the moment I come up with a real working title and I can stop calling it "high fantasy project" or "dark academia project" 😌 Especially when it comes with support from my girlfriend 💞 #writingcommunity 020
Laura F. Salke @laurafwrites.bsky.social · 06/02/2026My favourite genre to write has always been fantasy. Everything is possible there to explore, to set the stakes incredibly high but let hope prevail ☺️ #queerpromptsmedia.tenor.comCarica Dei Rohirrim Ride Of The Rohirrim GIFAlt: The gif shows a scene from The Lord of the Rings – The Return of the King, where thousands of horsemen ride to approach the enemy army that's vastly outnumbering them. 050
Reposted by Laura F. SalkeDr Robert Bohan @robertbohan.bsky.social · 05/02/2026As every recognised respected scientific expert has RELENTLESSLY said! If you’re against trans ppl in sport, you are supporting bigotry. Facts matter - looking at you IRFU & RFU. 06915
Laura F. Salke @laurafwrites.bsky.social · 05/02/2026I think I describe the eyes first way too often 😅 For my writing journey this year, I want to try having a character's general vibes in mind, then describe what feature foremost represents that 🤔 #queerprompts #writingcommunity 030
Laura F. Salke @laurafwrites.bsky.social · 05/02/2026Sure am glad I realised what the big issue with my book from last year was before I paid an editor for finding it out, who would have told me to rewrite from scratch 🤔 I will do that, with the distance of my new project in between 🙃 #writingcommunity 010
Laura F. Salke @laurafwrites.bsky.social · 03/02/2026Love it when I read a book mostly for "I hope it'll give me some thoughts and ideas for my project," and then it delivers ☺️ #writingcommunity 010
Laura F. Salke @laurafwrites.bsky.social · 02/02/2026Keeping my goals simple: start with outlining the new project, and figure out how exactly this one character got involved with the mafia. Bonus points for deciding if she'll be a pov character 🙈 #queerwriters #lgbtqwriters 050
Laura F. Salke @laurafwrites.bsky.social · 02/02/2026Evelyn would certainly want to do over the last day she saw her parents. She'd try to dissuade them from leaving the house the night of protests against the crown. At the very least, she'd not refuse to hug her mother when saying goodbye 🫂 #queerprompts #writingcommunity 030
Laura F. Salke @laurafwrites.bsky.social · 01/02/2026Hi everyone, I'm Laura. I write fantasy with a good dose of queer characters. I'm currently starting a new project: a Victorian, dark academia fantasy novel, following Evelyn, who attends an academy for sorcery to learn how to resurrect her parents. #queerprompts ##writingcommunity 060
Laura F. Salke @laurafwrites.bsky.social · 31/01/2026Can we never have a month like this again? I started the next round of edits on my book, but all motivation and faith in the story has evaporated 😔 So for now, I'll focus on a different project 🖊 Also got some financially unpleasant news. I'll be fine, but the timing could be better #queerprompts 030
Reposted by Laura F. SalkeGenel Jumalon 🍉 @geneljumalon.bsky.social · 29/01/2026Unfriendly reminder, AI is being used to destroy trust. Do not normalize the use of AI. AI can not reliably enhance videos or low-quality images. This is the quiet replacement of reality. Do not let this be normalized. 5999784813
Reposted by Laura F. SalkeAliette de Bodard @aliettedebodard.com · 29/01/2026As a reminder this is the norm for a lot of other countries as well (the USA, for starters). 63010
Laura F. Salke @laurafwrites.bsky.social · 28/01/2026As it turns out, writing a bit every day works miracles for my mental health (Not saying that everyone should do it, only observing it works well for me personally) #writingcommunity 020
Laura F. Salke @laurafwrites.bsky.social · 26/01/2026I have decided to commit to my new project for now. So the goals for this week are to do some worldbuilding and come up with characters, but also to finish the short story on the main character I started yesterday 💪 #lgbtqwriters #queerwriters #writingcommunity 030
Laura F. Salke @laurafwrites.bsky.social · 24/01/2026After lots of considerations, I've decided to focus on a new project for now. My mind seems to block itself from editing rn, hopefully writing something new will loosen that block. And create something else in the meantime. #writingcommunity 020
Laura F. Salke @laurafwrites.bsky.social · 19/01/2026Still on the path of getting out of my new year's blues, so I'll keep it achievable: finish editing on the current chapter and maybe finish the current read. That's about the commitment I have in me atm 😵💫 #lgbtqwriters #queerwriters 050
Laura F. Salke @laurafwrites.bsky.social · 17/01/2026My mental health did a bit of a nose-dive, so the last week was about recovering from that. I feel it's going up again, but I haven't done any writing, sadly. Had a call for how to proceed when I'm above water again, so that's something 🙂 #lgbtqwriters 160
Laura F. Salke @laurafwrites.bsky.social · 09/01/2026media.tenor.coma black and white cat standing on a couch with the words hi there written below itALT: a black and white cat standing on a couch with the words hi there written below it 010
Laura F. Salke @laurafwrites.bsky.social · 08/01/2026Hello #bluepithype I'm Laura and I write fantasy books because it's also my favourite genre to read. After a pile of unfinished projects, I finished writing my first book in 2023. I'm currently editing my current high fantasy project. #writesky 1223
Laura F. Salke @laurafwrites.bsky.social · 05/01/2026As it turns out, returning to editing after a month's break on the same day as returning to work after 2 weeks vacation makes it less a productive session – who knew? 🫠 But 500 words of progress is still progress 💪 #writingcommunity 000
