How to host: Creator Book Club | Spring 2025 ⭐️
How to Host Your Own Show Your Work! Book Club for Creators 📖✨
So, you love the idea of a creator book club but couldn’t join ours? No worries—we’ve got you covered! We’re sharing our guide to hosting your own book club using Show Your Work! by Austin Kleon. Whether it’s just you and a couple of friends or a full-on community, this book is the perfect way to connect, share ideas, and grow together as creators.
📌 Why Show Your Work!?
This book is a must-read (or listen!) for anyone building online, sharing their creativity, or growing their audience. It’s all about embracing transparency, documenting your process, and finding the right people who connect with your work.
No matter where you are in your creator journey—just starting, part-time, or full-time—this book will shift your mindset on how to put yourself out there.
🚀 How to Host Your Own Creator Book Club
1️⃣ Find Your People
Ask around—friends, followers, or other creators might be interested!
Use your social media to invite people (Instagram, Twitter, Threads, or LinkedIn).
Keep it simple: aim for 3-15 people so conversations feel engaging.
2️⃣ Choose Your Format
Pick what works for your group!
✅ WhatsApp/Discord Chat – Ongoing conversations, easy to drop thoughts in.
✅ Zoom/Google Meet – A weekly or bi-weekly virtual meetup.
✅ In-Person Meetups – If you’re local, meet at a coffee shop or co-working space!
👉 Pro Tip: If your group is spread across time zones, create a chat-based discussion where people can share when it works for them.
3️⃣ Follow the 6-Week Reading Plan
We suggest spreading the book across 6 weeks so it’s easy to digest. Each week, you’ll cover a few chapters, discuss key takeaways, and reflect on how to apply them to your creative journey.
📖 Week 1: Introduction + Chapter 1 (You Don’t Have to Be a Genius)
📖 Week 2: Chapter 2 & 3 (Think Process, Not Product & Share Something Small Every Day)
📖 Week 3: Chapter 4 & 5 (Open Up Your Cabinet of Curiosities & Tell Good Stories)
📖 Week 4: Chapter 6 & 7 (Teach What You Know & Don’t Turn Into Human Spam)
📖 Week 5: Chapter 8 & 9 (Learn to Take a Punch & Sell Out)
📖 Week 6: Chapter 10 + Reflection (Stick Around & Final Thoughts)
4️⃣ Icebreaker: Get to Know Each Other!
Kick off your group by having everyone share:
1️⃣ Name & where they’re from 🌍
2️⃣ Are they a full-time, part-time, or just-starting-out creator? 🎥
3️⃣ A link to one social profile where they share their work 📲
5️⃣ Weekly Discussion Prompts
To keep things engaging, ask one recurring question every week, plus one chapter-specific question.
💬 Every Week: What was a high and a low of your week?
📌 Week 1: What’s something you’ve learned from someone online that changed your perspective?
📌 Week 2: What’s one “small share” you can commit to doing more consistently?
📌 Week 3: What’s in your cabinet of curiosities (things that inspire you)?
📌 Week 4: What’s the best piece of storytelling advice you’ve heard?
📌 Week 5: How do you handle criticism or self-doubt?
📌 Week 6: What’s one key takeaway from the book you want to apply going forward?
6️⃣ Keep the Energy Going!
Encourage casual sharing: Screenshots, quotes, or real-life applications from the book.
Highlight takeaways: Consider making a group Google Doc or IG story highlights with key insights.
Wrap it up with a final reflection: What did everyone take away? Would you host or be part of another book club?
💡 Ready to Start?
Hosting your own Show Your Work! book club is a low-pressure, high-value way to connect with fellow creatives, learn new strategies, and push yourself to share more of your process.
If you follow along with this guide, tag us—we’d love to see your book club in action! 📚