Book Club for Writers
How does the Book Club for Writers differ from other book clubs? For starters, the group doesn’t so much discuss the book as dissect it. Members want to discover what it is about the writing itself that makes the book work or, in some cases, not work. Also, we consider how we can “borrow” the author’s techniques for our own writing. Disagreements abound and are always part of the fun of a good discussion.
Five details to know about book club:
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The Writers’ Book Club A writer is a reader moved to emulation If you don’t have the time to read, you don’t have the time or the tools to write |
Writing Questions for Discussion
We want our discussions to be on writing issues (an unusual structure, perhaps the use of quirky characters, choice of point of view, use of short chapters, dialogue that is fantastic.) Think of potential questions as "Why did the writer…"questions. Why did the writer choose to tell this story from the perspective of a male narrator? Why did the writer have so many characters (was it too many?)
We want our discussions to be on writing issues (an unusual structure, perhaps the use of quirky characters, choice of point of view, use of short chapters, dialogue that is fantastic.) Think of potential questions as "Why did the writer…"questions. Why did the writer choose to tell this story from the perspective of a male narrator? Why did the writer have so many characters (was it too many?)
Next Book Club
Feb 28 (Tue) 4:30-6 p.m. Glade Club House Rehoboth Beach Feb 28 (Tue) Eleanor Oliphant is Completely Fine by Gail Honeyman Facilitator: Sarah Barnett Event Space We are charged a fee for use of the Glade clubhouse. If you are interested in sponsoring a book club or hosting one in your home contact Maribeth at the email address below. Sign Up To Attend To attend this discussion, sign up here. If all slots are filled and you would like to attend, please email fischer.maribeth@gmail.com. We will create a waitlist and let you know if a slot opens. Scheduled Book Club Events Mar 28 (Tue) The Great Believers by Rebecca Makkai Facilitator: Judy Catterton Apr 25 (Tue) So Long, See You Tomorrow by William Maxwell Facilitator: Judy Wood May 23 (Tue) Horse by Geraldine Brooks Facilitator: Deborah Taylor Jun 27 (Tue) Ladder of Years—Anne Tyler Facilitator: Kim Burnett |
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