The title of this post says it all, doesn’t it?

We are starting a book club!

This isn’t just any book club. This is a book club in which we will read books on the craft of writing fiction. We’re going to take it slow with this first book. We’ll read one chapter each week, then on Wednesdays, I’ll post a chapter recap with a bulleted list of what stood out to me, what I found helpful, and what I want to apply to my writing. I’ll also link to Go Teen Writer archive posts on the topic that might help you all. Then I’ll ask a question or two to get a discussion going in the comments. You will also be encouraged to post your thoughts.

Obviously, we would love for you all to join us, but even if you can’t read along, these Book Club posts will be written in a way so that you can learn too, even if you’re not reading the book. Sound good?

So, what book will we be reading?

Since I just met Steven James last week at a conference where I took his early bird workshop and bought his book (a book that people have been telling me for several years to read!), we are going to kick off the Go Teen Writers Book Club with Story Trumps Structure by Steven James. I’ve heard amazing things about this book, and I also think it will be a good book to stretch me, since I think of myself as an outliner. Click here to learn more about the book on Amazon.

You mentioned two giveaways?

Yes! We are giving away two paperback copies of Story Trumps Structure. One right here on this blog post, the other over on our Instagram page.

To enter the blog giveaway, enter on the Rafflecopter form below. USA entrants are eligible to win a paperback copy. International entrants are welcome to enter, but the prize for an international winner will be an ebook copy of the book. Thanks and good luck!

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Are you interested in joining the book club? Let us know your thoughts in the comments.