David Ledain is the author of many LGBTQ+ non-fiction titles. I had the privilege of working with him on the book How to tell your LGBTQ+ story both contributing to the book and then editing it. It’s a great introduction to self-publishing your LGBTQ+ story and is packed full of advice and tips. Do make sure you check it out!
Category Archives: LGBTQ+ Articles
LGBTQ+ editing factsheet
Pride Parade of Books
Welcome to the Pride Parade of Books 2022! These fabulous LGBTQ+ books need your support this Pride Month. There’s a wide range of genres and styles, so take your time and find your next read here in the Pride Parade of Books!
Homophobia in fiction
This blog will look at how fiction writers can deal with homophobia, transphobia and biphobia sensitively and authentically in their writing.
It’s International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia and Transphobia
Easily confused: singular “they”
When it comes to writing about sex, sexuality and gender, there are some easily confusable terms. This is the first in short series of blog posts looking at those easily confusable terms to help writers, editors and proofreaders understand the differences.
This blog post looks at the pronoun “they” when used in the singular.
Easily confused: sexuality and gender
When it comes to writing about sex, sexuality and gender, there are some easily confusable terms. This is the first in short series of blog posts looking at those easily confusable terms to help writers, editors and proofreaders understand the differences.
This blog post looks at sexuality and gender
Easily confused: sex and gender
When it comes to writing about sex, sexuality and gender, there are some easily confusable terms. This is the first in short series of blog posts looking at those easily confusable terms to help writers, editors and proofreaders understand the differences.
This blog post looks at sex and gender.
Resources I use for editing LGBTQ+ texts
Are you an editor or proofreader that needs resources for editing and proofreading LGBTQ+ content? Then here’s some books and websites that you might find helpful!
Don’t say gay
This week, the state of Florida passed a law that bans teachers from discussing LGBTQ+ identities with primary-age students and ensures that discussions with older students are “age appropriate”.