85%+ Royalties. Daily Payouts. Full Control.
The publishing revolution is here, and it starts with one number: 85%. That's the percentage of your book sale you keep when you sell direct through readwithpride.com. Compare that to Amazon's 35-70% royalty structure: where the platform takes a substantial cut before you see a penny: and the choice becomes clear for any serious LGBTQ+ author building a sustainable career.
At dickfergusonwriter.com, we've made the switch. Here's why every author writing Literary MM romance with emotional depth should consider doing the same.
The Amazon Anxiety Ends Here
Traditional publishing platforms create bottlenecks. Your earnings flow through multiple intermediaries, get delayed by 60+ day payment holds, and arrive months after your reader clicked "buy." Meanwhile, you're watching your dashboard wondering if your latest gay romance book will get flagged, shadowbanned, or removed entirely for content that challenges heteronormative standards.
The readwithpride.com difference:
- No censorship of LGBTQ+ content
- No arbitrary blocking of MM romance or queer fiction
- No algorithmic punishment for authentic storytelling
- No waiting months for your money
This is the platform built for LGBTQ+ authors, by people who understand that Emotional LGBTQ+ stories about resilience and connection deserve a home that celebrates them, not censors them.
Your Book, Your Brand, Your Business
When you publish on Amazon, you're renting shelf space. When you open your free branded bookstore at readwithpride.com, you're building an asset.
What you own:
- Your reader email list (not Amazon's)
- Your customer relationships
- Your pricing strategy
- Your promotional calendar
- Your brand identity
What you earn:
- 85%+ of every sale (vs. 35-70% on Amazon)
- Daily payouts after reaching just £25
- Real cash flow to fund your next book
This isn't just indie publishing. It's smart publishing. Authors like Dick Ferguson use Amazon for discovery: casting a wide net to find new readers: then direct those loyal fans to their personal bookstore for maximum profit and creative freedom.
The Math That Changes Everything
Let's break down what the royalties revolution actually means for your income:
Scenario: You sell a £4.99 ebook
On Amazon KDP (70% royalty):
- Platform takes: £1.50
- Delivery fees: ~£0.15
- Your net: £3.34
- Wait time: 60+ days
On readwithpride.com (85%+ royalty):
- Small transaction fee: ~£0.75
- Your net: £4.24
- Wait time: Daily (after £25 threshold)
That's 27% more profit per sale. Over 100 sales, you've earned an extra £90. Over 1,000 sales? An extra £900 in your pocket instead of Amazon's.
For authors writing gay romance books as their livelihood, these margins aren't trivial: they're transformative.
Daily Paychecks, Not Monthly Anxiety
Traditional royalty systems create cash flow problems. A sale in January doesn't pay out until March or April. You're essentially providing Amazon with an interest-free loan while you wait for money you've already earned.
The readwithpride.com payment model:
- Earn a sale today
- Reaches payout threshold (£25)
- Get paid tomorrow
- Repeat daily
This faster payment cycle means you can reinvest in your author business immediately: whether that's commissioning a new cover, running ads for your MM romance series, or simply paying your bills on time without stress.
The Anti-Amazon for LGBTQ+ Authors
Here's the simple comparison chart:
| Feature | Amazon KDP | readwithpride.com |
|---|---|---|
| Royalties | 35-70% | 85%+ |
| Censorship Risk | High for queer content | None |
| Payment Delay | 60+ days | Daily |
| Reader Data | Amazon keeps it | You own it |
| Content Restrictions | Unpredictable | Freedom |
The platform you choose determines whether you're building a business or just uploading files. At readwithpride.com, you're not a product number: you're an author with a direct line to readers who want exactly what you write: authentic, unapologetic, gay fiction and queer romance that doesn't apologize for existing.
More Than a Bookstore. A Movement.
When you publish on readwithpride.com, you join a community of LGBTQ+ authors and readers who are tired of corporate gatekeepers deciding which stories "deserve" visibility. You're part of a revolution that says:
- Gay love stories are not niche
- MM novels are not a risk
- LGBTQ+ fiction is not a liability
We exist because the "big guys" don't get it. They see queer content as something to manage, moderate, and monetize cautiously. We see it as art worth championing.
Discover stories like The Campaign for Us, The Berlin Companions, and A Contract of Blood and Moonlight: all available in Dick Ferguson's direct bookstore where your purchase supports the author you love.
For Readers: Shop Queer, Support Directly
When you buy from an author's readwithpride.com store, they keep up to 85% of your purchase versus roughly 30% on Amazon. That difference funds their next book, allows them to write full-time, and proves that there's a hungry market for gay romance books that don't compromise.
What you get as a reader:
- Exclusive discounts unavailable elsewhere
- Direct connection to your favorite authors
- Early access to new releases
- The satisfaction of knowing your £5 actually supports queer storytelling
Tired of sifting through algorithmic recommendations that don't understand what you want? Find your tribe at readwithpride.com: a curated home for MM romance, gay historical romance, gay thriller, and every subgenre in between.
The Direct Sales Revolution
The future of publishing isn't exclusive to traditional gatekeepers. It's in the hands of authors who understand their value and readers who want to support them directly.
How to join the revolution:
For Authors:
- Open your free branded bookstore at readwithpride.com
- Upload your LGBTQ+ ebooks
- Set your prices and promotions
- Keep 85%+ of every sale
- Get paid daily
For Readers:
- Visit readwithpride.com
- Find your favorite gay authors and MM fiction
- Buy directly from their personal stores
- Join a community that celebrates queer stories
Why Dick Ferguson Made the Switch
After years navigating Amazon's unpredictable content policies and watching royalties disappear into corporate coffers, the choice became obvious: build an independent platform where LGBTQ+ voices could thrive without fear.
Explore the full collection of Dick Ferguson's gay romance books and see what creative freedom looks like when an author controls their distribution. From The Silent Heartbeat to Beyond Boundaries, every book is a testament to storytelling without compromise.
Your Creative Work Deserves Better
The royalties revolution isn't about rejecting traditional platforms entirely. It's about diversifying your income, owning your audience, and refusing to let intermediaries extract the majority of your earnings.
Goal: Reach new readers → Use Amazon for discovery
Goal: Build a sustainable author career → Use readwithpride.com for profit
The smartest authors do both. They use Amazon's massive reach to find readers, then convert those fans into direct customers who pay more, buy more, and stay loyal longer.
Start your revolution today. Open your free bookstore. Publish your gay novels without fear. Keep your profits. Build your legacy.
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“Yes, exactly! As we discussed in our recent post about keeping your profits for your creative work, the traditional publishing models often squeeze authors dry. By choosing to buy direct, you’re ensuring that more money goes directly to the creator.
To answer your question: Yes, you can publish your first 10 books here for free. You only pay the card transaction fee. You can check it out on readwithpride.com.”
“Yes, exactly! As we discussed in our recent post about keeping your profits for your creative work, the traditional publishing models often squeeze authors dry. By choosing to buy direct, you’re ensuring that more money goes directly to the creator.
To answer your question: Yes, you can publish your first 10 books here for free. You only pay the card transaction fee. You can check it out on readwithpride.com.”
“Yes, exactly! As we discussed in our recent post about keeping your profits for your creative work, the traditional publishing models often squeeze authors dry. By choosing to buy direct, you’re ensuring that more money goes directly to the creator.
To answer your question: Yes, you can publish your first 10 books here for free. You only pay the card transaction fee. You can check it out on readwithpride.com.”