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Hey there, wordsmith! So, you’ve got a story burning a hole in your brain? Maybe it’s a steamy enemies to lovers MM romance set in a rainy city, or a sweet lesbian cottage-core fantasy that makes everyone’s heart melt. Whatever the flavor of your queer magic, you’ve probably wondered: How do I actually get this …

The Ultimate Guide to the LGBTQIA+ Author Journey: Everything You Need to Succeed on Read with PrideRead More

Let’s be real: the “morning person” lifestyle is often sold to us as a series of beige aesthetics, lukewarm lemon water, and a terrifying amount of productivity before 7:00 AM. But for the LGBTQ+ community, mornings don’t have to be a chore, they can be a sanctuary. Whether you’re a tired dad navigating queer parenting, …

Struggling for Queer Hobbies? 50+ Creative Ways to Connect This MorningRead More

Let’s be real for a second: the world can feel like a lot right now. Whether it’s the news cycle, personal grief, or just the weight of navigating a world that wasn’t always built with us in mind, “heavy” is an understatement. When we are in the thick of it, just getting through the day …

How to Create a Queer Future Vision in 5 Minutes (Even When the World Feels Heavy)Read More

Let’s be real: sometimes reading about a broody, mountain-man archer in our favorite MM romance books isn’t enough. We want to be the archer. Or the spy. Or the soft-hearted gardener raising a brood of queerlings. As we dive into the best MM romance books 2026 has to offer, a common theme is emerging: hobbies …

Top 10 Queer Hobbies Ideas: From Archery to Lockpicking for the Modern MM ReaderRead More

If you’ve ever found yourself three chapters deep into a story where a guy who “only dates women” suddenly finds his heart racing because of his male best friend, then welcome. You’ve just entered the glorious, messy, and deeply emotional world of the bisexual awakening. At Read with Pride, we know that these stories are …

Bisexual Awakening 101: A Beginner’s Guide to Navigating Life Milestones in MM RomanceRead More

Let’s be real: adulthood can be a bit of a lonely slog, especially when you’re looking for a community that actually gets you. We’ve all been there: scrolling through apps, attending the occasional loud bar night, and wondering where the “found family” trope from our favorite MM romance books went. If you’re tired of the …

Looking for Your People? 7 Queer Hobbies to Jumpstart Your Community BuildingRead More

So, you’ve got a story burning a hole in your heart? Maybe it’s a steamy MM romance set in the rainy streets of London, or a sweet, slow-burn lesbian romance between two rival bakers. Whatever it is, you’ve probably spent late nights wondering if the world is ready for your “too-gay-for-mainstream” masterpiece. Spoiler alert: the …

The LGBTQIA+ Author’s Guide to Publishing for Free at Read with PrideRead More

Let’s be real: sometimes the best part of being queer isn’t just the parade or the perfect winged liner: it’s the hyper-niche hobby you picked up at 2 AM because a character in an MM romance book made it look incredibly hot. Whether it’s the meditative focus of archery or the tactile thrill of locksport, …

How to Choose the Best Queer Hobbies (Compared): From Locksport to Gay SkillcationsRead More

Let’s get real for a second. If you’re an LGBTQ+ author, you’ve probably spent a fair amount of time staring at a blank query letter, wondering if some “Big Five” editor in a high-rise office is ever going to “get” your story. You’ve probably asked yourself: Do I need to tone down the steam? Is …

Do You Really Need a Big Publisher? Here’s the Truth About Our Free Global PortalRead More

Let’s be real: sometimes the afternoon slump hits harder than a cliffhanger in a slow-burn MM romance. You’ve scrolled through every cat meme on the internet, your coffee has gone cold, and you’re looking for something that feels a bit more… you. Whether you’re a tired parent looking for some queer parenting hacks to keep …

15 Queer Hobbies to Level Up Your Afternoon (From Lockpicking to Country Line Dancing)Read More

Let’s be real for a second: healing is hard. It’s messy, it’s non-linear, and sometimes it feels like you’re just treading water in a sea of past hurts. When we talk about queer healing, we often spend a lot of time looking in the rearview mirror. We look at the trauma, the rejection, and the …

Why Focusing on Future Visions Will Change the Way You Approach Queer HealingRead More

Let’s be real for a second: navigating any relationship is like trying to assemble IKEA furniture without the manual, in the dark, after three margaritas. But when you’re navigating queer relationships, there’s an extra layer of complexity: and magic: that the standard “boy meets girl” narrative just doesn’t cover. Whether you’re a fan of MM …

The Ultimate Guide to Queer Relationships: Everything You Need to Know About Navigating Shared MilestonesRead More

Listen, babes, we’ve all been there. It starts with one “innocent” trip to the craft store because you saw a cute pattern for a pride-themed bucket hat on TikTok. Three weeks later, your living room looks like a yarn bomb went off, you’ve joined three Discord servers dedicated to left-handed purling, and you’re suddenly the …

Queer Hobbies Matter: Why Your Crochet Habit is Secretly Grassroots OrganizingRead More

Hey there, wordsmith! So, you’ve got a story burning a hole in your heart? Maybe it’s a steamy MM romance that’s been playing on loop in your head, or perhaps a sweeping lesbian historical drama that finally gives our community the “happily ever after” we deserve. Whatever it is, welcome home. At Read with Pride, …

The Ultimate Guide to the LGBTQIA+ Author Journey: Everything You Need to Succeed on Read with PrideRead More

Let’s be real: how you start your morning says everything about what you want to read. Are you a “double-shot of espresso before I even open my eyes” kind of person, or do you prefer to drift slowly into consciousness with a cup of herbal tea and a three-step skincare routine? Choosing from the best …

How to Choose the Best MM Romance Books 2026 (Compared by Your Favorite Morning Rituals)Read More

Let’s be real for a second, bestie: the publishing world hasn’t always been the most welcoming place for us. For years, LGBTQ+ authors have had to fight tooth and nail just to get a seat at the table, only to be told their stories are “too niche” or that the world “isn’t ready” for a …

The Queer Author’s Guide to Unlimited Free Publishing at Readwithpride.comRead More

Let’s be real for a second: loss is a total beast. It’s heavy, it’s messy, and it doesn’t come with a handy instruction manual, especially when you’re part of the LGBTQ+ community. Whether you’re mourning a partner, a friend, or even a version of yourself that you had to leave behind to live authentically, queer …

Queer Healing Matters: How to Find Peace and Purpose After LossRead More

Let’s be real for a second: as much as we love a good night out at the local gay bar or a weekend brunch that lasts until dinner, sometimes the “standard” queer social scene can feel a bit… repetitive. If you’ve ever found yourself scrolling through readwithpride.com looking for a new obsession, whether it’s a …

Archery to Lockpicking: 25 Creative Queer Hobbies You’ve Never Thought OfRead More

Let’s be real for a second: the “standard” life script was never written for us. You know the one, graduate, get a job, get married to someone of the opposite sex by 25, have 2.5 kids, and buy a house with a white picket fence. For the LGBTQ+ community, that script isn’t just outdated; it’s …

The Ultimate Guide to Queer Relationships: Navigating Every Major Life MilestoneRead More

Let’s be real: sometimes the hardest part of being an adult in the LGBTQ+ community isn’t coming out, it’s finding a way to make new friends that doesn’t involve a sticky bar floor at 2 AM or a “u up?” text from a headless torso on an app. While we love a good night out, …

Top 10 Queer Hobbies Ideas to Help with Community Building (and Finding Your Next Friends to Lovers MM Romance)Read More