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Story is a State of Mind by Sarah Selecky
― Sarah Selecky, Story is a State of Mind
A Book Club for Writers…
Writing Craft Book Club is for advanced writers* who want to take the next step in learning the craft and creativity of writing. We are looking forward to meeting with other like-minded writers who want to look at the fine details of what it means to produce a professional written work.
To sign up:
- Email us at info@writingcraftbookclub.ca to let us know you’re interested, or use the Contact Form
- Order the book through Entershine Bookshop and mention the book club (or bring your own copy if you have one).
- Join us! Bring the book, a pen and paper/laptop for writing exercises, and a non-alcoholic beverage of your choice. Drop-ins always welcome!
*Beginner writers are more than welcome – just be prepared to buckle up!
Books Discussed
TBR Pile (and Counting)
About Writing Craft Book Club
It started as a lark. Graham Strong, Mary Gastmeier, and Marion Agnew said, “Imagine a book club, just for writers, to discuss books on the craft of writing, and maybe do one of the exercises together.”
And then we said, “Hey, that’s a great idea!”
That was in the spring of 2025. After some planning and (ahem) plotting, we hosted our first meeting on July 13, 2025 at Entershine Bookshop with 10 members. We’re hoping to reach all writers in Thunder Bay and area who want to learn their craft from some of the many great books on writing out there.
Our goal is to choose a book to read every quarter and discuss:
- Why we liked or disliked it
- How it helped us
- Who this book might be best for
- Key takeaways
If the book has exercises, we may try one or two of them in the group setting.
We’re so lucky that Entershine Bookshop has partnered with us to order the books and provide a space for us to meet. It is the perfect, inspiring room – the most important room in Thunder Bay, as Michael Sobota has said many times.
Questions?
Contact us or reach out to us when you see us around!
