Book clubs are a great way to meet new people and discuss literature. They are also an excellent way to expand your knowledge and understanding of the world around you.

A book club provides an opportunity to read a variety of books and discuss them with people who have similar interests. It provides a platform to share your opinions and gain different perspectives from other members.

Book clubs can also be a great way to make friends and build your social circle. They can also be a source of encouragement and support as members can come together to discuss the books and their thoughts. By being a part of a book club, you can also build your communication skills and learn to articulate your thoughts and opinions in a constructive manner.

Keep reading to learn more about the Book Club tailored to creative entrepreneurs created by Alaina Dawson of Sweet Peach Burns!

CREATIVE FUEL BOOK CLUB

Hosted by Alaina of  @sweetpeachburns

What?

Welcome to the Creative Fuel Book Club - a reading journey curated with artists and small biz owners in mind. This book club is meant to be fun, educational, and inspirational. It will also be a great place for like minded people to join together and chat about some of their favorite topics, pain points, ideas for growth, and more! 

Who?

As mentioned above, this book club was made especially for artists and small biz owners, however I would encourage ANYONE that wants to learn more about these topics, would like to one day be an artist/small biz owner, or someone that just simply loves reading and discussing books with people to join!

For artists/small biz owners, each book will focus on topics that will be more than helpful for growth and inspiration. My true hope for this book club is that like minded folks going through similar experiences will join in reading books that will be helpful to their journey and the discussions that follow will be inspiring to all members. 

You can also order a Creative Fuel Book club sticker to rep your membership! They are $3 shipped within the US - or $6 to Canada. If you live in another country, let me know and I will see what we can do to get you one. 

When?

Recognizing that many artists/small biz owners are already strapped for time, this is a leisurely book club. None of the books are too long or complex, and there will only be four books to read during the year - meaning you have ~ 3 months to read each book. I will be announcing each new book at the beginning of each quarter (or you can join my KoFi for an advance schedule of all four books - more about that below). The time frame to read the four books and the discussions will happen quarterly. I will solicit input in which dates/times work best for members to hold each quarterly book discussion, but as of now the tentative timeline is as follows: 

• Book 1: Real Artists Don’t Start by Jeff Goins →  January - March (Discussion: March 31st or April 1st)

• Book 2: April - June: TBA → (Discussion:July 1st or July 2nd)

• Book 3: July - September: TBA → (Discussion: September 30th or October 1st)

• Book 4: October - December: TBA → (Discussion:January 5th or 6th 2024)

THAT SAID: you do NOT need to read/participate in all four quarters to be a part of the book club. You can pick and choose; jump in and out as you like/can. Even if you start a book but don’t finish it in time, you are still more than welcome to join the discussions! There are no rules for participating. 

I will also be giving away ONE copy of each book on Instagram at the beginning of the quarter it is being read so be sure to be following me and keep an eye out for that! KoFi members can get a few extra entries (see more below). 

Where?

All book discussions will happen virtually on Discord. These will be video/audio meetings. You do not need to join on video or even audio if you do not want to, as there will also be a chat function available. Discord is a free service that can be downloaded on a desktop, laptop, tablet, or smartphone. You will need an account to log in and access the meeting room. You can join the discord anytime - please message me for the link. I will also be sending a join link to anyone on my membership list a few days leading up to each quarterly meeting. If you have any questions about Discord, please ask! ALSO - updates, announcements, and other info will be dissipated through various channels: Instagram, email, and KoFi. If you want to be sure not to miss any book club related news, please sign up for my email newsletter. I will be sending a special, quarterly book club edition.

Sign up using THIS link.

How?

Joining is super easy - just let me know you are interested in some way! Reach out to me on Instagram or FaceBook (@sweetpeachburns) or send me an email at sweetpeachburns@gmail.com. I will keep a list of all ‘current’ members to make sure they receive info and the Discord meeting invite - if at any point you want to be removed from the membership list, again just let me know - no hard feelings 🙂 

Want more perks…? Join the STAR Pals on my KoFi!

• Book Club STAR Pals: Join this tier to support Sweet Peach Burns and gain exclusive access to a private Discord channel with extra book club discussions, monthly reading guides, giveaways, and more! If you don't use Discord no worries - I will also be sending any digital perks via email!! STAR Pals will also help me choose books for future book club quarters :) Each STAR Pal gets +2 entries into quarterly book giveaways. This tier also includes access to exclusive book club merch and a freebie for every 3 months of membership!

• [All book club members are automatically signed up for the book club newsletter]

Also - signing up to be a STAR pal also helps me artist/small biz owner 😀 Since I am organizing this book club for free and even giving away copies of books, any bit of support helps! Even just a one-time tip or purchase of a book club sticker!

Link to my Ko-Fi: https://ko-fi.com/sweetpeachburns