RESOURCES
Below you will find both writing and asexual resources. I am always on the hunt for books, programs, and organizations that aim to educate, inspire, and help members of the LGBTQIA+ community, especially creatives. So if you know of any that are not mentioned here, please feel free to send me information about it via my contact form.
WRITING RESOURCES
Agent Research
Industry insiders who know their stuff
Books on writing & writing craft
On Writing by Stephen King
Before & After the Book Deal by Courtney Maum
Refuse to Be Done by Matt Bell
This Year You Write Your Novel by Walter Mosley
The 90-Day Novel by Alan Watt
Intuitive Editing by Tiffany Yates Martin
Other
Quill & Cup | An all-female writing community.
Self-Editing Academy | A self-paced editing course.
The Author Circle | A writing community with loads of marketing tips.
Write Your Way to Freedom | A self-paced course on how to ditch the 9-5 and become a full-time copywriter.
Book Pop Workshop | A self-paced course for nonfiction writers.
Writing for Theater & Film | A resourceful piece for those looking to write outside of books. (Thank you to Anna and Stacey for this one!)
ASEXUAL RESOURCES
Helpful Websites
AVEN (The Asexual Visibility & Education Network)
Asexual Awareness Week (October 23-October 29 2022)
Substance Abuse Disorder for LGBTQIA+ Community
LGBTQ+ Elder Health Care Guide (Thank you Gabriela C. for the reference)
Books
The Invisible Orientation by Julie Sondra Decker (Amazon | Barnes & Noble)
Ace by Angela Chen (Amazon | Barnes & Noble)
Asexuality Guide by Correy Luckton (Amazon | Barnes & Noble)
Understanding Asexuality by Anthony Bogaert (Amazon | Barnes & Noble)
As more books are published about the topic they will be added here. Note that most of these are nonfiction titles. If you’re looking for fiction books with asexual main characters, you can find them by searching on your local bookstore’s website. If you know of a title I haven’t mentioned here, please get in touch with me; I’ll be happy to add it to the list.
Other
Read my blog posts about my personal experience with asexuality