Writing Romance and Lesbian Fiction with Clare Lydon

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Clare Lydon is a London-based writer of contemporary lesbian romance as well as the host of the Lesbian Book Club.

Clare's start writing lesbian fiction.

The global reach of gay fiction for those in countries where being gay is illegal or dangerous.

On whether gay fiction tackles issues of the day.

What defines lesbian fiction and the varied readership of lesbian fiction.

Stereotypes to avoid when writing gay characters, and important story tropes of a romance, regardless of the orientation of the protagonists.

Tips on writing humour and marketing to the lesbian audience.

Clare's thoughts on covers and what images work.
Find Clare at http://www.clarelydon.co.uk/