Why Dick Ferguson Chose readwithpride.com Over Amazon Kindle
85% royalties. Daily payouts. Zero censorship.
That's why.
When you're writing Literary MM romance with emotional depth or crafting gay romance books exploring bisexuality and coming out, you need a platform that respects your work, not one that dungeons it for arbitrary "content violations."
Dick Ferguson made the switch. Here's why you should too.
The Amazon Problem: Control You Never Really Had
Amazon Kindle Direct Publishing dominated indie publishing for years. Wide reach. Easy uploads. But here's what they don't advertise:
- 30-70% royalties (they keep the rest)
- 60-90 day payment delays
- Unpredictable content restrictions that hit LGBTQ+ authors hardest
- Zero access to reader data, Amazon owns your customers, not you
- Algorithm changes that bury your book overnight
You're not building a business on Amazon. You're renting shelf space in someone else's store.
readwithpride.com: The Direct Sales Revolution for LGBTQ+ Authors
Your book. Your brand. Your rules.
At readwithpride.com, LGBTQ+ authors get what traditional platforms won't offer: true independence.
Higher Royalties That Actually Matter
Keep 85%+ of every sale.
Amazon gives you 35-70%. Readwithpride charges a small per-transaction fee and lets you keep the rest. That's not just better math, it's career-changing income.
Example:
- £10 ebook on Amazon (70% royalty) = £7 for you
- £10 ebook on readwithpride = £8.50+ for you
Multiply that across hundreds of sales and you're looking at real money, not pocket change.
Daily Payouts (Yes, Daily)
Why wait 60+ days for Amazon's monthly royalties?
Readwithpride pays out daily once you hit the £25 threshold. Your writing turns into cash flow, not a quarterly surprise.
This matters when you're trying to:
- Pay editors for your next release
- Fund cover design
- Invest in marketing
- Actually live on your author income
No Censorship for LGBTQ+ Stories
Amazon's "dungeon" ends careers. Readwithpride celebrates them.
If you've ever had a book:
- Shadow-banned without explanation
- Stripped of advertising eligibility
- Flagged for "adult content" when straight romance gets a pass
You know the anxiety of publishing on platforms that don't want your authentic gay romance books exploring bisexuality or MM novels with real heat.
Readwithpride exists because the "big guys" don't get it. We champion LGBTQ+ stories. We work with you, not against you.
Own Your Readers, Build Your Brand
The smartest business move you'll make.
When someone buys your book on Amazon, you get paid. When they buy from your readwithpride.com storefront, you get:
- Their email address
- Permission to build a relationship
- The ability to sell them your entire backlist
- A loyal fan, not a one-time customer
Dick Ferguson didn't just publish books on readwithpride. He built an independent author business with direct access to readers who love The Campaign for Us, The Berlin Companions, and every other title in his catalog.
That's an asset. Amazon sales are just transactions.
Your Free Branded Bookstore
Set up in minutes. Start selling in hours.
Readwithpride gives every author a beautiful, customizable storefront. No coding required. No monthly fees.
- Upload your books
- Set your prices
- Add exclusive content
- Offer reader discounts
- Collect customer data
It's your bookstore. You control the experience.
And when you're ready to scale? Print-on-demand is coming. Global distribution. All without giving up ownership of your business.
The Dual Strategy Smart Authors Use
Amazon for discovery. Readwithpride for profit.
Here's the truth: you don't have to choose one platform.
Use Amazon's massive reach to find new readers. Drive your super fans to your readwithpride storefront for the best deals, exclusive content, and direct support.
Goal: Reach New Readers → Use Amazon
Goal: Make Real Money & Build a Career → Use readwithpride.com
Dick Ferguson's entire catalog is available at dickfergusonwriter.com: and that's where the real income happens.
For Readers: Why Buy Direct Matters
When you buy from an author's readwithpride store, they keep 85%+ of your purchase (vs. ~30% on Amazon).
You're not just getting a book. You're:
- Supporting queer authors directly
- Getting exclusive discounts
- Joining a community that celebrates MM romance and LGBTQ+ fiction
- Ensuring more of the stories you love get written
Explore Dick Ferguson's growing library of gay historical romance, gay contemporary romance, and gay psychological thrillers:
- The Divided Sky: Secrets of a Secret Love
- The Marble Heart: A Tale of the Gladiator
- A Contract of Blood and Moonlight
Take Control Today
Stop handing your career to Amazon's algorithm.
Join the direct sales revolution at readwithpride.com. Set up your free storefront. Start earning 85%+ royalties with daily payouts and zero censorship.
Your Literary MM romance with emotional depth deserves a platform that celebrates it.
Your readers are waiting. Your independence starts now.
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