*Please Note Each Book in this Book club gets 6-8 weeks of discussion. Please Make sure your learner(s) are able to attend most if not all sessions for the book they have chosen in order for them to get the full benefit of this class. 

This is a book club for writers. All books are about writing craft, living as a writer, working as a writer, etc. 
Each book is written by a writer or writers of popular books.
Each week learners will have an assigned number of pages or chapters that need to be completed before class. 

After class each week a handout with writing prompts for the following week will be posted. Learners are encouraged to choose 1 prompt each day of the week to work on for at least 30 minutes. Part of being a writer is having a writing habit. One of the best habits is to try to write every day. 
During Class:
+Each Class will begin with a check-in to see how writing and reading are going
+The bulk of class will be spent discussing the completed reading assignment. 
+In-class writing prompts will be available as needed to practice writing concepts.
+The last 5-10 minutes will be available for learners to share their writing. If no learners wish to share then this time will be used for further discussion.

Assignments:
- Learners may post writing to the classroom or may turn in writing to the teacher through private message for feedback.
- In order for learners to participate in discussions they need to have completed their reading assignments for each week. 
- At the end of each book a final reflection may be completed and turned in to teacher for those who wish to receive a "Certificate of Completion" for the Book.

In this Book Club learners will read one of the following Books on Writing. Pages should be read before class.

2023

+ Writing Magic: Creating Stories that Fly by Gail Carson Levine (Jan. 8 - Feb. 18, 2023)
With wit and plenty of writing exercises Writing Magic is a great book for learners interested in writing. Whether you are just beginning the writer's journey or have traveled it and want to learn more this book is a must read.
Week 1: Pages 3-27 ___________ week of January 8
Week 2: Pages 31-60 __________ week of January 15
Week 3: Pages 61-95 __________ week of January 22
Week 4: Pages 96-122 _________ week of January 29
Week 5: Pages 123-144 ________ week of February 5
Week 6: Pages 147-161 ________ week of February 12
**Gail Carson Levine is the author of "Ella Enchanted", and other popular works. To see her books you can go to this link: 
-- https://www.gailcarsonlevine.com/books.html 

+ Rip the Page!: Adventures in Creative Writing by Karen Benke (February 19 - April 1, 2023)
This book is full of activities, lists, writing prompts and more to inspire your inner writer. In class we will look at the writing process and tips and tricks for dealing with different writing problems (such as writer’s block).
Week 1: Pages 1- 40 __________ week of February 19
Week 2: Pages 41-81 __________ week of February 26
Week 3: Pages 82-120 _________ week of March 5
Week 4: Pages 121-160 ________ week of March 12
Week 5: Pages 161-199 ________ week of March 19
Week 6: Pages 200- End _______ week of March 26
** Karen Benke is the author of a poetry collection and multiple books on creative writing. To learn more about her go to this link:
-- https://www.karenbenke.com/books/ 

+ Spilling Ink: A Young Writer's Handbook by Anne Mazer (April 2 - May 13, 2023)
This book offers advice, writing prompts and ideas, and more to budding writers. It is at times serious and silly. This is a great book for learners at all stages of their writing journey.
Week 1: Introduction + Pages 1-45  ____ week of April 2
Week 2: Pages 46-93 ____ Week of April 9
Week 3: Pages 94-143 ____ Week of April 17
*No Class Easter Sunday*
Week 4: Pages 144-181 ____ Week of April 23
Week 5: Pages 183-217 ____ Week of April 30
Week 6: Pages 218- End ___ Week of May 7
*No Class Mother's Day*
** Anne Mazer is the author of the "Amazing Days of Abby Hayes" series. To learn more about her go to this link:
-- http://www.annemazerbooks.com/books/

+ Dear Ally, How Do You Write a Book? by Ally Carter  (Weeks of May 14 - June 24, 2023)
In this interesting and fun book on writing Ally Carter answers some of the most common questions that come up for writers looking to write a book and/or get a book published. A must read for anyone who one day wants to publish their writing. Not only does Ally Carter offer her own insights but she also includes answers she has collected from other writers giving this book a well rounded big picture view as well as a detailed individual view.
Week 1: Pages 1-54 _________ week of May 14
Week 2: Pages 55-94 ________ week of May 21
Week 3: Pages 95-145 _______ week of May 28
Week 4: Pages 146-206 ______ week of June 4
Week 5: Pages 207-241 ______ week of June 11
Week 6: Pages 242 - End _____ week of June 18
*No Class Father's Day
** Ally Carter is the author of the Embassy Row series, Gallagher Girls Series, and more. To learn more about her go to this link:
-- https://allycarter.com/books/

+ Dare to Write: Creative Writing Prompts for Young People and Word Rebels Everywhere by Kristen Fogle (August 27 - September 23)
Week 1: Introduction + Chapter 1 ________ Week of August 27
-- Chapter 1: Writing Workshop - Characters, Setting, Dialogue, Conflict, and more 
Week 2: Chapters 2 + 3 _______ Week of September 3
-- Chapter 2: According to Me - Memoir, Self-Inquiry, Autobiography, and more
-- Chapter 3: Crimes, Misdemeanors, and Total Mysteries - Characters, POV, Drama, and more
Week 3: Chapters 4 + 5 ______ Week of September 10
-- Chapter 4: Don't You Love Love? - Characters, Relationships, Writer's Block, and more
-- Chapter 5: Your Guide to the Galaxy - Science Fiction, Fantasy, Characters, World Building, and more
Week 4: Chapters 6 + 7 _____ Week of September 17
-- Chapter 6: The Poetry Plunge - Poetry, Poems, and more
-- Chapter 7: Keep on Truckin' - Conclusion, Writing Groups, Critique Groups, and more
** Kristen Fogle is the executive director of San Diego Writers, Inc. She is a writing teacher and a former magazine editor.

+ National Novel Writing Month's Young Novelists Workbook (weeks of September 24 - October 14)
*Choose the one appropriate for your learner. They have one for Elementary, Middle, and High school*
https://www.amazon.com/s?k=NaNoWriMo+young+novelist+workbooks&i=stripbooks&ref=nb_sb_noss 
Week 1: week of September 24
Week 2: week of October 1
Week 3: week of October 8
Week 4: week of December 11 *We return to this book after Brave The Page*
*We will be jumping around the book. We will also continue using this book along with Brave the Page (another NaNoWriMo book)

+ Brave The Page by  Rebecca Stern & Grant Faulkner (October 15 - December 9)
Week 1: Page 1- 65 _________ week of October 15
Week 2: Pages 67-129 _______ week of October 22
Week 3: Pages 131-182 ______ week of October 29
Week 4: Pages 183-209 ______ week of November 5
Week 5: Pages 211-231 ______ week of November 12
**No Class Thanksgiving Week**
Week 6: Pages 233-249 ______ week of November 26
Week 7: Pages 251-276 ______ week of December 3
Week 8: Pages 276-End______ week of December 10
** Grant Faulkner is the author of multiple short stories and a many times Participant in NaNoWriMo. You can learn more about him at the following link:
-- http://grantfaulkner.com/books/
** Rebecca Stern was an elementary and middle school teacher. She is now working on the NaNoWriMo staff.