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A fiction developmental editor’s thoughts on Dr Who and queerness

Recently, Dr Who has been making the headlines with viewers commenting on “woke” storylines and scenes. Examples include the character Rose Noble dealing with transphobic bullies and suggesting the Doctor ask the Meep (a cute but deadly alien) about their pronouns. Some viewers are uncomfortable with the first Black, queer Time Lord, played by the wonderful Ncuti Gatwa. Well, I’ve got news for them: Dr Who has always been woke. Section 28 and the 1980s I grew up in the UK with the Sylvester McCoy era, which seemed modern to me in the early 1990s. (I look back now and… Read More »A fiction developmental editor’s thoughts on Dr Who and queerness

LGBTQ+ fiction books I recommend

For years, I struggled to find any kind of queer representation in contemporary books. So for Pride Month, I’m highlighting all of the LGBTQ+ fiction books I recommend to people and that I’ve read between 2021 and 2024. Every Pride, I’ll update this post with more books I recommend, all with LGBTQ+ representation. Here, you’ll find a collection of queer romance, children’s and YA (as I catch up on books I wish I’d had when I was younger), and other LGBTQ+ lit. These are far from all of the LGBTQ+ books I’ve read, but they’re certainly the most insightful. Disclosure:… Read More »LGBTQ+ fiction books I recommend

Bite me: Gay vampire fiction ideas

What’s more gay than vampires? LGBTQ+ vampire stories are as old as the vampire sub-genre itself, with Carmilla by Sheridan Le Fanu paving the way back in 1872. To continue the trend, I’ve pulled together 22 gay vampire fiction ideas to inspire new stories. While I’ve compiled these based on ‘gay vampires’ as a theme, I’ve also included representation for polyamory, and all prompts can be interpreted for any gender identities. Why can’t vampires be gender non-conforming, after all? They usually are! Any acknowledgement or credit for using any of my writing prompts is always appreciated, whether it’s linking to… Read More »Bite me: Gay vampire fiction ideas

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How to rank your website under the keyword ‘LGBTQ businesses near me’

Do you want to promote your business as an LGBTQ+-friendly one? Perhaps you want to be seen in local searches as an LGBTQ+ business or one that is welcoming and inclusive to the LGBTQ+ community. Not only is this a good thing to do, but it makes good business sense too. A report from Open For Business found that LGBT+ inclusion is correlated with high business performance, investor interest, and overall consumer approval.  It’s common for people to look up local businesses to find ones that meet their needs as consumers, and you can adjust your SEO strategy to show… Read More »How to rank your website under the keyword ‘LGBTQ businesses near me’

How to support the LGBTQ+ community as an online business

Supporting the LGBTQ+ community involves more than just changing your logo to a rainbow version, like many companies do during Pride Month. To support the LGBTQ+ community as a business, you don’t have to commit much of your time to be a genuine supporter, though the more you can do the better. Online businesses can support the community in many ways, and below I’ve described just some of them. While the simplest ways of supporting the LGBTQ+ community involve purchasing from LGBTQ+ businesses, mentoring LGBTQ+ business owners, and reviewing LGBTQ+ products, being consistently supportive promotes visibility and awareness to more… Read More »How to support the LGBTQ+ community as an online business

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How to market your business during LGBT+ History Month 2025

LGBT+ History Month 2025 is a unique opportunity for businesses to show support for the LGBTQ+ community and build stronger connections with their customers. Every February, we celebrate the contributions of the LGBTQ+ community and raise awareness of the ongoing challenges LGBTQ+ face. There are thousands upon thousands of LGBTQ+ people in the UK, and both February and June are great times to highlight your support and commitment to the LGBTQ+ community. Keep reading for business marketing tips and ideas for LGBT+ History Month 2025 and beyond. Business marketing tips for LGBT+ History Month 2025 February celebrates historical LGBTQ+ people… Read More »How to market your business during LGBT+ History Month 2025

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Where to connect with LGBTQ+ businesses online

Being an LGBTQ+ business owner can be isolating, especially if you’re neurodivergent, based rurally, or you find it difficult to leave your home. When I began working, I realised I needed to find ways to connect with LGBTQ+ businesses online. I started out by joining online networking events, which helped me build up connections across the community on social media. Now I’m proud to say that, although I don’t meet people in-person, I have hundreds of LGBTQ+ business connections I can turn to when I need support. Knowing where to start is the first hurdle to finding your own support… Read More »Where to connect with LGBTQ+ businesses online

LGBTQ+ fantasy fiction ideas

LGBTQ+ fantasy fiction is getting more and more popular, whether it contains romance as a focus or LGBTQ+ themes and characters. Whether you want to incorporate a queer character or get inspiration for a whole book, these writing prompts will help. With these ideas, I’ve tried to incorporate possibilities for aro/ace characters, non-binary characters, lesbian couplings, and more. I’ve tried to allow for polyamorous relationships too. Any acknowledgement or credit for using any of my writing prompts is always appreciated, whether it’s linking to my website from yours or a social media shoutout. 22 LGBTQ+ fantasy fiction ideas You can… Read More »LGBTQ+ fantasy fiction ideas

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How many LGBTQ+ people are there in the UK?

As an LGBTQ+ friendly business, knowing how many LGBTQ+ people there are in the UK can help you guide your business. It can also affirm your dedication to the LGBTQ+ community to see how many people are really out there. I’ve compiled data from the 2021 censuses for England, Wales, and Northern Ireland to give you an idea of how many LGBTQ+ people are in the UK. I’ve included data for sexual orientation and gender identity. I hope these insights help your business to be more inclusive. Consider how to support the LGBTQ+ community when marketing and creating products and… Read More »How many LGBTQ+ people are there in the UK?

Query letter samples for LGBTQ+ fiction

Writing a query letter is difficult for everyone, whether they nail it from the beginning or it takes many attempts to get it right. I’ve written some query letter samples to help you draft your own query letter for your LGBTQ+ novel. Below you’ll find a query letter template designed with LGBTQ+ fiction in mind. You can use this template as written, with your own information replacing the placeholders, or you can take it just as inspiration on wording your letter. No query letter is perfect, and every agent is after something different. I hope these help you when drafting… Read More »Query letter samples for LGBTQ+ fiction