Club Guide
Welcome to Literary 1984 — a book club for readers, writers, and lovers of the power of language and art! This guide outlines how we function as a community: our reading structure, book selection process, discussion style, and opportunities for creative engagement. We are committed to thoughtful reading and critical reflection while also embracing unhinged literary excitement.
This guide is here to help you navigate the club! Whether you’re new or just need a refresher, feel free to skim, jump around, or come back later.
Table of Contents
- Our Mission and Values – Why Literary 1984 exists and what we care about
- Quick Start Guide – TL;DR version of how the club works (for if you don’t feel like reading all of this)
- Discord – How to join and why it’s the hub of everything we do
- Reading Structure – How we pace books, set checkpoints, and avoid burnout
- Meetings – When we meet, what to expect, and how to join in
- Discussion Style – Lenses we use, from philosophy to reactions
- General Member Responsibilities – Light expectations and how to engage
- Book Selection – How books are nominated, randomized, and voted on
- Book Leader – What it means to lead a read (it’s low-pressure, promise)
- Creative Projects, Events & Outings – Themed events beyond the page
- The Writing Circle – How to join our critique-based creative workshop
- Admins & Mods – Who’s running this thing and how to contact them
- Participation Guidelines – Light norms for keeping the space safe and intentional
- FAQs – Everything else, from missed readings to inviting a friend.