A club consists of many things. Fun activities, interesting lectures and a good leader to follow. Out of all the clubs here, writing clubs have been sparse and while many students have big interests in reading or writing, the urge to write wasn’t the easiest thing to satisfy.
Clubs like the Creative Writing Club and Shelf Love Book Club are clubs that draw in those future writers and though they are different they both focus on building people’s literature skills up and creating a fun space where people can share their ideas and build up conversations about their writings and readings. Being in clubs can also help improve social skills and provide new friendships for all who decide to join.
“The community is what makes the club so special, it’s a community that shares similar interests. It’s easy and more fun to bond with peers,” Shelf Love Book Club Founder Alayna Sorenson said.
Sometimes writing can help with releasing emotions and feelings some students can’t get out with words. Getting something off of the chest and out of the mind can be easier for some people when they just write it down. It’s a more comfortable space for people to express all of their feelings without having to share them out loud.
“Stuff that’s out of my control, I just write about it to get the feeling out and to get it off my chest,” Creative Writing Club President Chris Dougherty said.
Activities are what keep a club fun and active and help build skills within the community. Sometimes the club activities can also benefit people around it even if they aren’t in the club.
“We’ll be going to local libraries and elementary schools to read to the kids this year, I think it’s going to be a lot of fun for not only us but all of the kids we get to read to,” Sorenson said.
Overall, being in a club is so important because people can learn new things, find new friends and make it somewhere they can call a home away from home. It makes some feel comfortable in something that they are a part of and makes their voice loud and clear for everyone to hear.
“It’s an environment that promotes healthy conversations about anything literature, because you deserve to be heard and have fun,” Sorenson said.
