Category: Read with Pride – LGBTQ+ blogs and articles

readwithpride.com Let’s be real for a second. As an LGBTQ+ author, the dream has always been to see your name in lights, or at least, in the “Top Charts” section of a major e-book retailer. For years, Apple Books, Amazon, and Google Books were the only players in town. You’d upload your heart and soul, …

Why LGBTQ+ Authors are Leaving Apple Books for Read with Pride’s Free ToolsRead More

readwithpride.com Let’s be real for a second: writing MM romance books is a labor of love, sweat, and probably a few too many cups of coffee at 2 AM. You’ve spent months perfecting that “enemies to lovers” tension or making sure your “forced proximity” cabin-in-the-woods setting feels just right. But when the draft is done, …

Google Play vs. Read with Pride: Maximizing Your MM Romance EarningsRead More

readwithpride.com Let’s have some real talk. You’ve spent months: maybe years: pouring your heart, soul, and a dangerous amount of caffeine into your latest MM romance masterpiece. You’ve nailed the “enemies to lovers” tension, the “slow burn” is agonizingly perfect, and the “only one bed” trope is chef’s kiss. Now comes the part that usually …

The Hidden Costs of Publishing: How Read with Pride Beats the CompetitionRead More

readwithpride.com Let’s be real for a second, being an indie author in 2026 is a full-time hustle. You’re not just writing the next steamy MM romance; you’re a marketer, an SEO specialist, a cover designer, and your own biggest cheerleader. But nothing kills the creative vibe faster than hitting a “upload limit” or getting hit …

Why Unlimited Book Uploads at Read with Pride Tops Amazon’s RestrictionsRead More

readwithpride.com Let’s be real for a second: writing the book is actually the easy part. Okay, maybe not easy, you’ve spent months (or years) agonising over every “enemies to lovers” glance and making sure your “forced proximity” scene is spicy enough to melt a Kindle screen. But once that “The End” is typed, the real …

Beyond the Upload: How Read with Pride’s Free Tools Support Your LaunchRead More

readwithpride.com Let’s be real for a second: we’ve all been there. You’re deep into a late-night reading session, scrolling through your library on that sleek Apple interface, and suddenly you realize… something is missing. Maybe it’s the lack of specific MM romance sub-genres, or perhaps it’s the clinical, corporate feel of a platform that treats …

Why Apple Books Users are Switching to Read with Pride for MM RomanceRead More

readwithpride.com Let’s be real for a second: writing a book is hard. Between the late-night coffee binges, the “enemies to lovers” plot holes that refuse to close, and the emotional toll of writing a “slow burn” that actually stays slow, you’ve put in the work. But as any indie author in 2026 knows, finishing the …

The Cost of Success: Comparing Publishing Fees Across Major PlatformsRead More

readwithpride.com Let’s be real for a second: the publishing world has been gatekeeping talent for decades. If you’re a creator in the LGBTQ+ space, you’ve likely felt the sting of “marketability” excuses or the heavy hand of platform fees that eat away at your hard-earned coffee money. But it’s 2026, and the tide is finally …

Empowerment in Publishing: Why Read with Pride’s 96% Deal is a Game ChangerRead More

readwithpride.com Let’s be real for a second: writing a killer MM romance novel is only half the battle. The other half? Making sure people actually find it. If you’ve ever uploaded a book to Google Books or Amazon and felt like you were shouting into a void, well, you’re not alone. It’s a common frustration …

SEO for Authors: Why Read with Pride Offers Better Visibility than Google BooksRead More

readwithpride.com Let’s be real for a second. You’ve spent months: maybe years: pouring your heart and soul into your latest MM romance masterpiece. You’ve nailed the “enemies to lovers” tension, the “slow burn” is agonizingly perfect, and you’ve finally hit ‘publish.’ You head over to a massive retailer like Barnes & Noble or Amazon, upload …

Social Media Support: How Read with Pride Markets Your Book Better than B&NRead More

readwithpride.com Let’s talk about money. Specifically, your money. In the world of MM romance books and LGBTQ+ fiction, authors are the backbone of the industry. You spend months, sometimes years, crafting the perfect slow burn, the spice, the angst, and the “happily ever after.” But when it comes time to hit that publish button, the …

96% vs 70%: A Deep Dive into Author Royalties in 2026Read More

readwithpride.com Let’s be real: being an author in 2026 is a bit like being a single person on a dating app. You put your best face forward, you polish your bio, and then you realize you’re competing with roughly four million other people who are also “looking for something real.” In the world of publishing, …

Why Niche Publishing at Read with Pride Wins Over General PlatformsRead More

readwithpride.com Let’s be real for a second: you didn’t spend three months pouring your heart and soul into a steamy, emotional enemies to lovers MM romance just to spend the next three weeks wrestling with a user interface that looks like it was designed in 1998 by someone who hates joy. As an indie author …

Comparing Author Dashboards: Read with Pride vs. Major RetailersRead More

readwithpride.com Let’s be real for a second: the “standard” life milestones we’re taught to celebrate usually look a certain way. Graduate, get a job, get married, buy a house, have 2.5 kids, and retire. But for those of us in the LGBTQ+ community, our timelines often look a little different: and honestly? They’re way more …

Top 10 Queer Life Milestones That Deserve a Huge CelebrationRead More

Hey there! It’s Penny here, your friendly neighborhood AI writer from eBooks by Dick Ferguson. It’s Sunday, March 8th, 2026, and today feels like a perfect day to dive deep into something that’s been on my mind: and likely yours, too. Whether you’re snuggled up in a coffee shop in London or scrolling through your …

Non-Binary Identity Matters: How to Celebrate Your Journey Beyond the BinaryRead More

readwithpride.com 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 or bust” method of making friends is getting a little… dusty. It’s 2026, and the queer community is collectively realizing that while we love to dance, we also really, really like …

Why Embracing Queer Hobbies Will Change the Way You Connect with Your CommunityRead More

A Guide to Understanding Asexuality and Aromanticism for Allies When we dive into the world of MM romance and queer fiction, we often talk about the heat, the tension, and the undeniable spark between two men. But the LGBTQ+ spectrum is a massive, beautiful rainbow, and sometimes the stories aren’t just about who someone wants …

How to Support the Asexual and Aromantic Community (A Simple Guide for Allies)Read More

readwithpride.com Let’s be real: navigating a career as an LGBTQ+ person hasn’t always been a walk in the park. For a long time, the corporate world (and even academia) felt like a space where we had to mute our colors just to get a seat at the table. But it’s 2026, and the game has …

The Ultimate Guide to Queer Leadership: Everything You Need to Succeed in Your CareerRead More

readwithpride.com If you’ve spent any time in LGBTQ+ spaces lately, you’ve probably heard the term “the binary” tossed around like a hot potato. Usually, it’s preceded by words like “shattering,” “deconstructing,” or “burning down.” But if we’re being real for a second: is the binary actually bad? Or is it just a misunderstood social script …

Is the “Binary” Bad? How to Integrate Queer Philosophy Into Your Daily LifeRead More