NSFW: Gay Fanfic and Pronouns: There’s a Better Way!

“He handed him his hand himself as he blushed with desire.” Same-sex romance is a minefield for trying to describe who’s doing what. How can we write good gay fluff and smut without confusing our readers? What are the pitfalls of common pronoun stand-ins like “the other man” or “the blond”? I’ll explain these issues and give solid tips for making your writing sharper, clearer, and gayer!