Want to talk about fiction but not sure if you can commit to reading a book each month? Especially if it turns out to be a book you dont like. Its one thing finding time for a novel you do like, but one that is a struggle just to turn the pages? No thanks.
So what is the answer. Short stories, of course! They can be read in a fraction of the time and then you can talk about them instantly.
So how does a short story club work? Basically the same as a book club but without the 12 hours of homework that it takes to read the novel so that you can join in the discussion.
First up you need to decide if you want to be in an online or offline club. If you are wanting to set up an online club then the best way to do it would be to use either an instant messaging service (Yahoo or MSN are too popular services) or an internet voice service like Skype so that you can chat aloud for free just like you would if you were all meeting in person.
Whether you decide on an online or offline club, you will need to work out a few other details like how many people youd like in the club. Too few members and it maybe difficult to get a discussion going, too many...