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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

Gay romance writing prompts for your next novel

The romance genre is overflowing with stories, but gay romance is still just taking off. If you need ideas for short fiction or a novel, these gay romance writing prompts are for you. I’ve kept all but two prompts gender-neutral, but any prompt could be changed to be for a particular couple. You could use them for MM romance, sapphic fiction, or include non-binary characters as part of your gay romance cast. 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… Read More »Gay romance writing prompts for your next novel

Queerly Written UK | an LGBTQIA+ writers network

Finding a safe community online can be difficult, especially when some social media channels have been dominated with homophobic, transphobic, and otherwise bigoted people. As a queer writer, I realised I didn’t have a solid community, so I sought about setting up one. Enter Queerly Written UK: an LGBTQIA+ Writers Network on Facebook. Facebook isn’t my favourite platform by far, there are all kinds of issues with it, but for a free social media platform with the potential to meet others? It’s sadly the best we have, especially in setting up a group. I co-created Queerly Written UK to be… Read More »Queerly Written UK | an LGBTQIA+ writers network

LGBTQ+ writing prompts for every genre

LGBTQ+ fiction has had a massive boom over the years. MLM, WLW, sapphic fiction, gay romance, reverse harem and polyamory… It’s a good time to be queer. But we could always do with more, so I’ve created a list of LGBTQ+ writing prompts to facilitate the creation of more. A lot of LGBTQ+ fiction comes under the genre of romance or erotica, but more and more we’re beginning to see representation throughout any and all genres. Whether you’re more into fantasy, horror, crime, romance, or anything else, there’s always a place for LGBTQ+ characters and themes. The prompts I’ve compiled… Read More »LGBTQ+ writing prompts for every genre