Plan It!: The Complete Resource Guide for Authors, Book Clubs & Literary Event Planners by Sharon Lucas

by Sharon Lucas

The African American author is often overworked, overlooked and underrated. That coupled with the closing of many bookstores, which had long been the gathering place for these authors, and the emergence of E-readers, has changed the way in which our writers and readers meet and converse. Though book clubs have long been a cornerstone of the African American community, at no other time in our history has it been more important for readers to support African American authors and to help fill the void left by the closing of our brick and mortar stores. A well organized book club can be invaluable in spreading the news about great books and talented authors and what better way to achieve that than bringing these two groups together in a well-planned and executed literary event. Plan It! The Complete Resource Guide for Authors, Book Clubs, & Literary Event Planners provides anyone who wants to start a book club with an all-in-one guide to planning book club and literary events. This required companion includes forms, checklists, and tips to start and manage book club meetings, author visits, and planning full-scale literary events. Not just for book clubs, though, this handy guide also provides authors and event planners with the information they need to make any event a resounding success.

Paperback

First published October 13, 2015

Reviews

[RYCJ · Rating 5 out of 5]

First thing I liked was the cover. This is a pretty little pocket book. The content inside is organized, to the point, and includes sample forms, outlines and helpful tips for not only planning literary events, but provides leadership tools for managing social activities such as book clubs.

I liked the examples from previous mistakes included as a guide to prevent repeated faults. I was really inspired by the efforts put in to keeping the book club interesting and readers engaged as well. The secret pals was just one of the many great examples that sounded not only unique, but like a lot of fun. The community outreach activities suggested, along with Sharon’s motivation for staying committed to the book club is truly what seals the overall makings of a commendable resource guide perfect for authors, literary planners, book bloggers and anyone who supports literature.

[ShayBooks · Rating 5 out of 5]

Plan it by Sharon Lucas. This is a great resource book to have if you are thinking about starting a book club, if you recently started one and are having some issues. This book is also awesome for an established book club or event planner that would like to plan a literary event. Sharon breaks down on how to start a book club and maintain a successful one.This book also gives you the does and don't on a successful literary or any other kind of event you are planning.

Two years ago I started a book club and searched the Internet for information like this and was not able to find anything like what This author provides in Plan It. I think if I would have had this book I would still have my book club. I highly recommend this book to new and existing book clubs.

[Ellowyn · Rating 5 out of 5]

Plan It!
Plan It by Sharon Lucas is a great guide for anyone who is looking to start a book club or create a literary event. Lucas inspires you at the beginning by explaining in detail what it takes to start a book club or create a literary event.

This book was really great for me because there are many questions I have had in reference to starting a bookclub, attending literary events, branding a book club etc. If you are looking to start a book club this book is for you. I give this book 5 stars. Great job Sharon Lucas.

This book was provided by the author for an honest review.
Ellowyn Bell
Brown Girls Team Reviewer

[Ollie Moss · Rating 5 out of 5]

I found this book to be a very resourceful to starting and being a part of a book club. Plan It! covers everything you need to know for starting a book club, but planning events period. I give Mrs. Lucas a standing ovation for writing a manual that can be referenced to many times over from a dinner party at your home to an event on a large scale. So if your looking for a guide to enhance your book, or make your next event lies stressful, pick up Plan It! and plan to use it over and over again.

[Amanda · Rating 5 out of 5]

Plan It! by Sharon Lucas is an excellent resource if you are planning to start a book club, lead a book club, or are planning a literary event.

Our book club has been in existence for several years, yet this book identified several ways that we could "tighten up" our processes and meetings. And since we are currently planning an open house for women who are interested in joining our club, this short read gave great insight on how to execute a top notch event. One that will leave our guests impressed and eager to be a part of a literary club such as ours.

Plan It! is a resource that I will surely refer to over and over again in planning and conducting our book club events.

Thanks, Sharon for a most helpful guide to efficiently running a book club!

[Dainty · Rating 5 out of 5]

I give Sharon Lucas’ book 5 stars. She got right to the point. She gave detailed examples of how to start, run and grow a book club. Not only that she gave an inside look with how to host a literary event. This book inspired me to not only nurture my new book club, but to also nurture my passion for service. It would be great if she updated since times have changed. How to utilize YouTube, TikTok and IG for book club and events.

[Shannan Harper · Rating 5 out of 5]

I was very happy to receive and honored to do a review on it.

Basically, it's a guide for anyone who is contemplating starting a book club, anyone who is already a leader of a book club or anyone who is planning or has planned to have any kind of book event. There were also some quotes from some of my favorite authors as to why book clubs are so important to The African American Literary Community. This reference book should be in every book lover's library. I can't wait for it to come out so I can have a hard copy in my possession.


This book was provided by the author for an honest review.
Shannan Harper
Brown Girls Jacqueline Thomas Presents Street Team

[Shone · Rating 5 out of 5]

I purchased this book a few months ago directly from the author. As someone who has planned parties, and book events I was amazed at the new tips I learned from this book. I was pleased to see in many areas I was right on track, thank you Sharon for reviving my love and joy for my book club and planning events. If you are in a book club, planing to start a book club or plan an event this is the book for you. Even if you aren't going to do any of these things this is a great book for each club member to have, you will find something you can use. Use it for church, work, social organizations, and last but not least your book club.

[Shan · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is a really good book for anyone planning a book club, in a book club, organizing book club events or thinking about joining a book club. Actually, any event planner would get great tips from this book.

I brought several take aways from this book for my personal use as well as ideas to share with my bookclub. For instance, think you don't need bylaws? Think again. A simple set of rules will come in handy.

Sharon's book is a quick but mighty read. I recommend it...just have a note pad handy for ideas!

[Carla wynn · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book covers all the bases on how to start a book club to planning literary events. It is well
written and organized. She supplies you with all that you need to make the journey of having a book club enjoyable. I have read other book on how to start and maintain a club, but this is my go to now!