Notable authors in the LGBTQ+ community include:

1 James Baldwin – Known for his novels, essays, and plays that explore the complexities of race, sexuality, and class in America.
2 Audre Lorde – A Black lesbian feminist poet and essayist who wrote about issues of race, gender, and sexuality.
3 Alison Bechdel – Creator of the graphic novel “Fun Home,” which explores her relationship with her father and her own coming out as a lesbian.
4 Harvey Milk – The first openly gay person to be elected to public office in California, Milk was a powerful voice for LGBTQ+ rights in the 1970s.
5 Alfred Chester – A literary figure of the 1950s, Chester’s work often dealt with themes of homosexuality and Jewish identity.
6 Gore Vidal – An American writer known for his wit, charm, and exploration of homosexuality and politics in his novels.
7 Quentin Crisp – A British writer, actor, and raconteur, who wrote about his experiences as an openly gay man in the conservative society of the UK.
8 Oscar Wilde – A playwright and novelist of the late 19th century, Wilde was openly gay, and his work often dealt with themes of homosexuality and societal norms.
9 Armistead Maupin – Author of the “Tales of the City” series, which explores the lives of a group of friends living in San Francisco during the 1970s and 80s.
10 Edmund White – An American novelist, memoirist, and literary critic who wrote about gay life in New York City and Paris.

In terms of style, these authors vary widely. James Baldwin’s writing is often poetic and contemplative, while Audre Lorde’s is powerful and direct. Alison Bechdel’s graphic novel format allows her to combine text and illustrations with telling her story. Harvey Milk’s speeches were known for their passion and ability to inspire. Gore Vidal and Quentin Crisp’s writing is often witty, while Oscar Wilde’s is known for its flamboyance. Armistead Maupin’s writing is characterized by warmth and humor, while Edmund White’s is often introspective and literary.

Strategies to appeal to the LGBTQ+ audience include:

1 Writing authentic, relatable characters who are LGBTQ+
2 Depicting the diverse experiences of LGBTQ+ people
3 Showing the unique challenges faced by LGBTQ+ individuals
4 Being sensitive to the language used in writing LGBTQ+ characters
5 Creating a positive and empowering representation of LGBTQ+ people
6 Reflecting the current state of LGBTQ+ rights and issues in your writing
7 Seeking out feedback from the LGBTQ+ community
8 Avoiding stereotypes and offensive language
9 Being respectful of different identities within the LGBTQ+ community
10 Creating a marketing campaign that targets the LGBTQ+ audience specifically.