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readwithpride.com Listen up, authors. We know the drill. You spend months: maybe years: pouring your soul into a manuscript. You sweat over every beat of a slow-burn MM romance, you perfect the tension in your MM hockey romance books with spice, and you finally hit that “publish” button. Then, the big platforms swoop in and …

25 Spots, 365 Days, 96% Royalties: The Ultimate Author PromotionRead More

readwithpride.com Listen up, writers. We know the drill. You’ve spent months, maybe years, pouring your heart, soul, and an ungodly amount of caffeine into your latest manuscript. You’ve mastered the art of the forced proximity mm romance trope, making sure your characters have absolutely nowhere to run from their feelings (or each other). You’ve polished …

From Draft to Diamond: Launch Your Next Book with 96% EarningsRead More

readwithpride.com Let’s be real for a second: writing a book is an act of pure, unadulterated love. Whether you’re crafting a world of high-stakes drama or focusing on the quiet intimacy mm romance novels are known for, you’re pouring your soul into every single sentence. You’ve spent late nights staring at a blinking cursor, wrestled …

Keep the Love, Keep the Profit: Our Author-First MissionRead More

readwithpride.com Let’s be real for a second: being an indie author is expensive. Between the editing, the cover design, the marketing, and the endless hours spent staring at a blinking cursor, your book is a labor of love. But when it finally comes time to sell, it feels like everyone wants a piece of your …

Ready to Join the Pride? Here’s How to Claim Your 1 Year of Free SellingRead More

readwithpride.com We’ve all seen the “Standard Relationship Escalator.” You know the one: you meet, you date for six months, you move in, you get engaged with a sunset backdrop, you have a massive white wedding, you buy a house with a fence (picket or otherwise), and then you produce 2.5 children. It’s a script that’s …

The Queer Couple’s Guide to Navigating Traditional Milestones at Your Own PaceRead More

readwithpride.com Let’s be real for a second: the “doom scroll” is exhausting. It’s March 2026, and if I see one more profile that says “just ask” or “looking for my partner in crime” while providing absolutely zero context for a conversation, I might actually throw my phone into the nearest body of water. We’ve all …

Top 10 Queer Hobbies Ideas to Help You Ditch the Apps and Start OrganizingRead More

readwithpride.com Let’s be real for a second: most professional development advice was written by people who have never had to wonder if mentioning their weekend plans would make a room full of board members uncomfortable. For many of us in the LGBTQ+ community, “climbing the ladder” feels less like a steady ascent and more like …

7 Mistakes You’re Making in Queer Professional Development (and How to Fix Them)Read More

readwithpride.com Let’s be real: for a lot of us in the LGBTQ+ community, the word “spirituality” comes with a side of baggage. Maybe it’s the memory of a stiff pew, a judgmental sermon, or the feeling that you had to check your identity at the door. But here’s the thing: spirituality doesn’t belong to the …

The Ultimate Guide to Queer Spirituality: Everything You Need to Find Meaning Beyond TraditionRead More

readwithpride.com Healing is rarely a straight line: pun absolutely intended. When we talk about queer healing, we often find ourselves looking backward. We look at the scars left by exclusion, the weight of grief from lost years, and the collective trauma that our community has carried for generations. It’s important work, don’t get me wrong. …

Why Future Visions Will Change the Way You Approach Queer Healing TodayRead More

readwithpride.com Let’s be real for a second: being an indie author is a bit like trying to find a specific sequin in a giant pile of craft store glitter. It’s sparkly, sure, but it’s overwhelming, and sometimes the big platforms feel like they’re actively trying to bury your masterpiece under a mountain of generic bestsellers. …

Why Read with Pride is the Best Home for Your LGBTQ+ StoriesRead More

readwithpride.com Let’s be real for a second: the world of publishing can sometimes feel like a very big, very straight, very crowded room where queer voices have to shout just to be heard. If you’re an author of MM romance books, gay fiction, or any flavor of LGBTQ+ literature, you know the struggle. You spend …

Join the Pride: How to Start Selling Your LGBTQ+ E-books on Read with PrideRead More

readwithpride.com So, you’ve done the hard part. You’ve sweated over every word of your MM romance books, perfected that “enemies to lovers” tension, and finally typed “The End” on your latest queer masterpiece. Now, it’s time to share it with the world: or more specifically, with the vibrant, hungry-for-stories community at Read with Pride. But …

Inside the Author Dashboard: Managing Your Sales on Read with PrideRead More

readwithpride.com So, you’ve done it. You’ve spent late nights fueled by caffeine and pure inspiration, crafting a world where love knows no bounds. Whether it’s a steamy MM romance, a gripping gay thriller, or a tender queer fiction piece, your manuscript is ready to meet the world. But now comes the big question: Where do …

From Application to First Sale: A Step-by-Step Guide for New VendorsRead More

readwithpride.com Queer life milestones don’t always show up on the same timeline as the straight, cis “default settings” people love to assume. Sometimes our biggest steps are internal. Sometimes they’re loud. Sometimes they’re so quietly brave you only notice in hindsight. And honestly? That’s kind of the point. This list is here to help you …

Life Milestones: 20 Queer Celebrations to Get You StartedRead More

readwithpride.com Let’s be real for a second: finding your “people” in the wild can sometimes feel like trying to find a first-edition, signed hardcover in a dusty thrift store. It’s rare, it involves a lot of squinting, and occasionally you walk away with nothing but a weird sneeze. But what if I told you that …

Can Queer Hobbies Really Help You Build Community? (Spoiler: Yes, and We’ve Got the Receipts)Read More

readwithpride.com Let’s be real for a second: the corporate ladder wasn’t exactly built with a rainbow handrail. For a long time, “professionalism” was just code for “blend in and don’t make waves.” But it’s March 2026, and the game has changed. Whether you’re working in a high-rise office, a tech startup, or navigating the halls …

5 Steps to Master Queer Leadership and Advance Your Career (Easy Guide for LGBTQ+ Pros)Read More

readwithpride.com Let’s be real for a second: we all love a good shirtless guy on a book cover. But as we move further into 2026, the world of MM romance books is proving to be so much more than just six-packs and stolen glances. If you’ve been scrolling through readwithpride.com lately, you’ve probably noticed that …

The Reader’s Guide to Queer Philosophy in the Best MM Romance Books 2026Read More

readwithpride.com Let’s be honest for a second: there is something absolutely magnetic about a man who can turn into a literal beast. Whether it’s the growling, the scent-marking, or that “mine” mentality that hits just the right spot, MM shifter romance has clawed its way into our hearts and refused to let go. At Read …

MM Shifter Romance: Why We Can’t Get Enough of the PackRead More

readwithpride.com There’s something about the clatter of carriage wheels on cobblestones, the rustle of silk cravats, and the suffocatingly strict rules of the “Ton” that makes for the perfect romantic backdrop. At Read with Pride, we know that while Jane Austen gave us the blueprint for the Regency era, the world of historical MM romance …

Forbidden Regency: A Guide to Historical MM Romance NovelsRead More

readwithpride.com There is just something about the contrast of a freezing cold ice rink and the absolute, panty-melting (or boxer-dropping) heat between two giant men in pads. If you’re a fan of MM romance books, you already know that the hockey sub-genre is currently wearing the crown. It’s got everything: the locker room tension, the …

The Ice and the Fire: Best MM Hockey Romance Books with SpiceRead More