For aspiring and published writers, this book club is all about reading like a writer. We read some writing and creativity reference books, but also interesting fiction projects that we can analyze with a craft-focused eye.
about our book club
This book club combines our love of writing with our love of reading. We provide tons of paid and free editorial and education resources to writers of all skill levels, working in all genres and categories. Join us and make your reading time do double duty!
We’ll meet to discuss each book once a month. Registration is FREE and open to all! If you join us at Good Story Learning, you’ll also unlock access to our Discord channel, where you can stay up to date on reading discussions, event updates and more.
You can also find us on Amazon and Bookclubs.com! Below is the link to the May meeting.
2024 book club CALENDAR
All meetings at 8 pm CT:
June 5: Story Genius by Lisa Cron — REGISTER HERE
July 3: Writing the Intimate Character by Jordan Rosenfeld
August 7: You: The Story by Ruta Sepetys
Please feel free to join in whatever way feels best to you. Read alongside us and discuss with us or read at your own pace. Pick one book or read them all. Start at the beginning or whenever you’d like. Add to the conversation in other ways—in the comments below, on social media, Bookstagram, even TikTok! We can’t wait to hear your thoughts.
UP NEXT: story genius by lisa cron
It’s every novelist’s greatest fear: pouring their blood, sweat, and tears into writing hundreds of pages only to realize that their story has no sense of urgency, no internal logic, and so is a page one rewrite.
The prevailing wisdom in the writing community is that there are just two ways around this problem: pantsing (winging it) and plotting (focusing on the external plot). Story coach Lisa Cron has spent her career discovering why these methods don’t work and coming up with a powerful alternative, based on the science behind what our brains are wired to crave in every story we read (and it’s not what you think).
In Story Genius Cron takes you, step-by-step, through the creation of a novel from the first glimmer of an idea, to a complete multilayered blueprint—including fully realized scenes—that evolves into a first draft with the authority, richness, and command of a riveting sixth or seventh draft.
June 5, 2024
8:00-9:00 pm CDT
Disclaimer: Everyone who participates in a book club meeting should read and agree with our event terms and conditions before attending.
For unlimited access to our exclusive Discord channel as well as writing resources, editor training, and more, sign up to become a member of Good Story Learning. This page contains affiliate links.
