I was never one for clubs. Although I was on many teams,
clubs were to me, about those strange people who wanted to keep the world at
bay. “I belong to a club," sounded so separative and highbrow, making me
feel like I didn't belong. I was always
too open and free to ever want to be a part of anyone's club, but becoming a
member of a book club is different.
A book club refers to a reading group, more so than a club. It’s
a collection of readers who participate in the regular discussion of books.
Traditionally, a book club consists of several members who meet in person each
month to talk about a specific book. However, with the advent of web forums and
email, they have made it possible for book clubs to exist online. Allowing,
both traditional and online book clubs to offer readers the opportunity to
participate in spirited discussions on a selective book.
Book Clubs are also a great way for Indie authors to get
their Novels in the hands of avid readers. The book club reader is in tune with
how a good book should read. If you're only using cousin Bob who reads the
Sunday Newspaper every week, to critique your books. He might not know what to
look for and perhaps not even finish the book. However, a book club has been
during this for a while, it is what they do.
Clubs are heavens for natural critics. They do normally,
what others will struggle to achieve. They read the book in their entirety
taking notes, while formulating their thoughts as they go along the way, very
much similar a book critics. They will critique the book, not the author, like
cousin Bob, who will compliment his cousin's work.
If you wrote a book on the French Revolution, a book club
will summaries and analysis how your particular book treated the subject of the
French Revolution. They will give you their pros and cons of the story without bias.
They can give a clear
review, because that is how their minds work. If it sucked, they'll tell you
why they didn't like the book and where in the story it was unclear. If they liked it, they'll point out what the
author did to keep them reading or what was the ultimate reason to make them
want to continue reading the book. All very valuable information, that you just
can't buy, well you can, but who has a million dollars.
Book Clubs are separative and highbrow groups, but they are
an invaluable resource for the Indie Author of today. I advise any author to go
out and find themselves a local book club or join one online. They generally
have Show and Tell, when members can
bring their favorite titles, old and new, to share with their bibliophilic
friends. That’s the time you hawk your wares.
Join one today and become a part of the many wonderful book clubs out
there, and see how these avid readers can help any Indie Author grow their brand.
Copyright © 2013 Glynis Rankin
