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Let’s be real for a second: there is something inherently queer about archery. Maybe it’s the historical vibes, the precision, or the fact that we’ve all spent a little too much time daydreaming about being a rugged elven prince in a gay romance novel. Whatever the reason, archery is having a massive moment in the …

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Let’s be real for a second: being queer is beautiful, but it can also be exhausting. We live in a world that wasn’t exactly built with our peace in mind, and that means we often carry weights that others don’t even see. Whether you’re dealing with the loss of a relationship, the sting of family …

The Ultimate Guide to Queer Healing: Everything You Need to Reclaim Your PeaceRead More

Let’s be real for a second: the standard “life script” was never really written with us in mind. You know the one: the “Relationship Escalator” where you date at 16, marry at 25, buy a suburban house with a white picket fence at 28, and have 2.5 kids before your 30th birthday. If you’re part …

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Why 2026 is the Year of the Queer Hobbyist We’ve moved past the era of “just surviving.” Today, queer life is about thriving through our interests. The surge in queer hobbies is a direct response to a world that sometimes feels digital-heavy and disconnected. By engaging in hands-on pursuits, whether that’s baking bread, building furniture, …

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Alt-text: Two men practicing archery together in a park, representing queer hobbies and romantic connection. readwithpride.com is written at the bottom. Let’s be real: sometimes “grabbing a drink” at the local gay bar for the thousandth time just doesn’t hit the same way it used to. Whether you’re looking to meet new people, find a …

Queer Hobbies 101: A Beginner’s Guide to Mastering Everything from Archery to LockpickingRead More

Let’s be real for a second: the publishing world wasn’t exactly built with us in mind. For decades, LGBTQ+ authors, whether you’re spinning a heart-wrenching MM romance or a high-stakes gay thriller, have been told their stories are “too niche,” “too controversial,” or just plain “not commercially viable.” We’ve seen it all. The mainstream gatekeepers …

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Let’s be real for a second: being queer in 2026 is a vibe, but it’s also a lot. Between navigating a world that’s still catching up to our brilliance and dealing with the personal baggage many of us carry from growing up in less-than-affirming spaces, it’s easy to feel like we’re constantly in “survival mode.” …

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Let’s be real for a second: life doesn’t exactly come with a handbook, and it definitely didn’t come with one written for us. While our straight friends are out there following a script that’s been polished for centuries, date, move in, marriage, baby, white picket fence, the rest of us are often out here improvising …

The Best Queer Relationship Advice You’ll Ever Get for Navigating Life’s Big TransitionsRead More

Let’s be real for a second: as much as we love a strobe light and a well-mixed gin and tonic, the “gay bar” shouldn’t be the only place where our community thrives. Don’t get me only wrong, I’ve had some of the best nights of my life under a disco ball, but there’s a different …

Why Queer Hobbies Will Change the Way You Think About Community BuildingRead More

readwithpride.com Let’s be real: 2026 is the year we stop being the “supportive best friend” in our own lives and start claiming that front-and-center spotlight. We’re talking about Main Character Energy (MCE). You know the vibe: the slow-motion walk, the perfect lighting, and that unmistakable aura of someone who actually knows what they’re doing with …

Top 10 Queer Hobbies to Level Up Your Main Character EnergyRead More

Let’s be real: the publishing world hasn’t always been the most welcoming place for us. For years, LGBTQ+ writers, especially those of us spinning steamy MM romance or raw, emotional gay fiction, have had to jump through endless hoops just to see our stories in digital ink. Between traditional gatekeepers who “don’t see the market” …

The Ultimate Guide to Our New Publishing Portal: Everything You Need to Succeed as an LGBTQ+ WriterRead More

Let’s be real for a second: if one more person suggests “going for a walk” as a hobby, I might actually scream. We’ve all been there. You’re looking for a way to fill your time that doesn’t involve doomscrolling through apps that make you question your life choices, but the standard list of “hobbies” feels …

Are Boring Hobbies Dead? 25 Creative Queer Hobbies Ideas You’ve Never Thought OfRead More