Uhhhhh want to write something gay.

[Invnarcel]

I want to write another piece of gay fiction but can't pin my inspiration down.

So what do you all WANT to read more of??? As a starting point.

High school, college, older? Fluff or angst? Psychological? What are the gay fics you get excited about reading the most? A lot of smut? 50/50 smut? Or rare smut? Just any ideas, anything at all will help me.

[kbois]

Write what you want to write. That magic unicorn story that everyone likes doesn't exist. So...... let your imagination dictate what gets put into writing. Most authors have a favorite genre that they are comfortable with. If you want to try something different, take a look at the prompts that come out on Thursdays. Watch for writing events like the Secret Author and Anthologies. They're great for inspiration. As for smut... there's no right or wrong but there can be too much. When in doubt dial it back a notch or two. Make your readers use their imaginations.

Good luck!

[Ron]

1 hour ago, Invnarcel said:

I want to write another piece of gay fiction

While that is a most worthy goal, you should be aware that you are posting in the wrong space —  considering that this thread is reserved for Promoted Authors — of which neither you nor I am one. Now you know.

[Krista]

3 hours ago, Invnarcel said:

I want to write another piece of gay fiction but can't pin my inspiration down.

So what do you all WANT to read more of??? As a starting point.

High school, college, older? Fluff or angst? Psychological? What are the gay fics you get excited about reading the most? A lot of smut? 50/50 smut? Or rare smut? Just any ideas, anything at all will help me.

Write what you want and allow the story to be what it is and find the audience it does. The best advice I ever was told and keep telling myself is to write stories that I want to read. That means I'm taking care in the characters, plot, themes, and it will carry me to stay motivated in the world and characters created in the process.

The worst thing you can do is allow outside voices that aren't as invested be at the forefront of your decisions when they do not have to be.

Hope this helps.

[Mikiesboy]

4 hours ago, Invnarcel said:

I want to write another piece of gay fiction but can't pin my inspiration down.

So what do you all WANT to read more of??? As a starting point.

High school, college, older? Fluff or angst? Psychological? What are the gay fics you get excited about reading the most? A lot of smut? 50/50 smut? Or rare smut? Just any ideas, anything at all will help me.

Listen to Kbois and Krista. If you start down this road, you're going to get responses from people who each like something different. Then what are you going to do? The advice to write what you like and/or are interested in is right. You are the author, do it your way, it's your story. 

[Gary L]

20 hours ago, Ron said:

While that is a most worthy goal, you should be aware that you are posting in the wrong space —  considering that this thread is reserved for Promoted Authors — of which neither you nor I am one. Now you know.

I’m reading this on the thread for non-promoted authors…… @Ron 

regards

Edited October 8, 2025 by Gary L

[ArtisticStories]

On 10/7/2025 at 6:50 PM, Invnarcel said:

I want to write another piece of gay fiction but can't pin my inspiration down.

So what do you all WANT to read more of??? As a starting point.

High school, college, older? Fluff or angst? Psychological? What are the gay fics you get excited about reading the most? A lot of smut? 50/50 smut? Or rare smut? Just any ideas, anything at all will help me.

So do I, however, I'm doing research for my story. It will be about two boys who are afraid to say that they love each other.They both are racers and they are teammates. They both want each other's, but they can't talk to each other.

 

I have a few other stories in my head. One is a president's son who is in love with the House Speaker's son. (Different  Parties).  Another story is family who owns a resort in Florida....

[ReaderPaul]

     @Invnarcel, write what you want, but you did ask what some of would like to see.  
     I like stories with a science fiction or fantasy touch, but also like stories where high school or college students are dealing with sometimes conflicting emotions regarding their sexuality.  One thing I rarely see on GA -- stories featuring bisexual males as major characters.  Perhaps not as the main character, but in a supportive role to a main character.  I have seen some authors do such stories well, but I am not aware of very many here on GA.
     I also like stories about older people mentoring younger by being available to listen and, sometimes, give advice as requested.  Some stories by @Dabeagle are really good examples of this, but he also has wonderful stories of peers encouraging and assisting peers, and sometimes also some amazing good stories touching on themes sometimes though of as fantasy.  @Geron Kees has some good stories about guys dealing with their sexuality and deciding what to do about it.  @Cynus has some great stories of teens dealing with their sexuality. There are others -- but these  come to mind as shining examples of possibilities.
     There are some of the types of stories often appealing to me.  Other tastes are almost certain to vary.
     

[Jason Rimbaud]

3 hours ago, ReaderPaul said:

stories featuring bisexual males as major characters.  Perhaps not as the main character, but in a supportive role to a main character.  I have seen some authors do such stories well, but I am not aware of very many here on GA.

My current story has a bi-sexual co-main protagonist. I know you said some authors do such stories well, I am not one of those writers/righters but I did attempt it. *shameless plug* 

[CassieQ]

17 hours ago, ReaderPaul said:

   I like stories with a science fiction or fantasy touch, but also like stories where high school or college students are dealing with sometimes conflicting emotions regarding their sexuality.  One thing I rarely see on GA -- stories featuring bisexual males as major characters.  Perhaps not as the main character, but in a supportive role to a main character.  I have seen some authors do such stories well, but I am not aware of very many here on GA.

*starts counting off on fingers*

Jordan from Not The Sun, Diego from Calavera, Chase from Kisses, and Patrick from Impatient are all bisexual main characters I've written.  I also have pansexual Levi from Jay and Jack from Semi Charmed Life is a bisexual character that presents as heteroflexible.  Just saying.  

[ReaderPaul]

@Jason Rimbaud and @CassieQ -- please PM me at your convenience with the suggested reading order of the stories you write featuring bi characters.  Thank you!  Also, if there are other stories in a series preceding those, please let me know about those, as well.

[Jason Rimbaud]

15 minutes ago, ReaderPaul said:

@Jason Rimbaud and @CassieQ -- please PM me at your convenience with the suggested reading order of the stories you write featuring bi characters.  Thank you!  Also, if there are other stories in a series preceding those, please let me know about those, as well.

Full Disclosure: I only have one that features a bisexual male. He has a girlfriend and based on reasons, (I won't get into it as it's part of the plot) he begins a relationship with his best friend, another male. His girlfriend is featured and he's a true bisexual (not confused) but his relationship isn't really explored. She is only a minor character. 

It's called Frosted Hearts and the link is in my signature. 

[CassieQ]

8 hours ago, ReaderPaul said:

@Jason Rimbaud and @CassieQ -- please PM me at your convenience with the suggested reading order of the stories you write featuring bi characters.  Thank you!  Also, if there are other stories in a series preceding those, please let me know about those, as well.

You can peruse the list from my post at your leisure.   But I have it on good authority that Jordan from Not The Sun is @Jason Rimbaud's favorite character of all time.  

[Jason Rimbaud]

On 1/7/2026 at 4:47 AM, CassieQ said:

You can peruse the list from my post at your leisure.   But I have it on good authority that Jordan from Not The Sun is @Jason Rimbaud's favorite character of all time.  

So my only regret when I read your story, I had not yet learned how to phrase things, or communicate via this site. If I would have read it today, I'd comment differently. 

Your story was one of the first ones that I really enjoyed on here. I loved the story, I was just a bit over zealous in my comments.  

[CassieQ]

23 minutes ago, Jason Rimbaud said:

So my only regret when I read your story, I had not yet learned how to phrase things, or communicate via this site. If I would have read it today, I'd comment differently. 

Your story was one of the first ones that I really enjoyed on here. I loved the story, I was just a bit over zealous in my comments.  

Just some friendly ribbing.   We need to stand united for bisexual main characters. 

[ReaderPaul]

@Jason Rimbaud, I am now in the process of reading Frosted Hearts.  Just finished the first chapter, and I like it.

[Jason Rimbaud]

Just now, ReaderPaul said:

@Jason Rimbaud, I am now in the process of reading Frosted Hearts.  Just finished the first chapter, and I like it.

Thank you but its all down hill from there...  

[Topher Lydon]

On 1/8/2026 at 7:32 PM, Jason Rimbaud said:

Thank you but its all down hill from there...  

 no it doesn't, it gets stronger and stronger, with a sharp lean into astounding

[Jason Rimbaud]

37 minutes ago, Topher Lydon said:

 no it doesn't, it gets stronger and stronger, with a sharp lean into astounding

Eek...So my "M" "O" is to keep expectation really low, like in the basement. Please don't go raising that bar into astounding, I'll crack under the pressure. . 

[Jason Rimbaud]

On 1/6/2026 at 7:56 PM, ReaderPaul said:

@Jason Rimbaud and @CassieQ -- please PM me at your convenience with the suggested reading order of the stories you write featuring bi characters.  Thank you!  Also, if there are other stories in a series preceding those, please let me know about those, as well.

I just realized. I have another story with a bi-character. Though one relationship ends and he starts a new one. I just posted Chapter Two of that story.