READ LIKE A WRITER
BOOK CLUB
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Monthly Meetings
Jan - July 2025
Ever wonder what goes into choosing a killer book title? Or how an author lands on their book’s structure? Or the secret behind a book’s successful elevator pitch?
We have some answers for you!
We’re proud to introduce our brand new Read Like A Writer Book Club! This seven-month program goes beyond the ordinary book club. We don’t just read our favorite books. We study them … like writers!
Here’s your READ LIKE A WRITER BOOK CLUB breakdown:
Over the course of seven months, you’ll read some of our favorite books by authors featured on our Bookbound With Bethany & Fran podcast and study them through a writer’s lens. Using our expert questions and guided discussions, we’ll lift the lid on the writing process and transform the way you read.
Your Read Like A Writer Book Club includes:
A monthly book club discussion via Zoom. We’ll share our key takeaways, learn from each other, and then divide into smaller breakout groups to drive more intimate conversations. We’ll also discuss how to apply these insights to your own book project.
A free ‘Read Like A Writer’ book guide. We’ve distilled over 40 years of writing and coaching experience into ‘7 key questions to consider when reading any book’. This guide will take you beyond the bestseller and shine a light on the writing process from inception to publication.
Exclusive insider tips from our Bookbound With Bethany & Fran podcast. Think genius tricks from bestselling authors—for book club members’ ears only!
Access to the amazing Bookbound community. You’ll receive entry to a private Google group where you can ask questions, share resources, and create a cheerleading squad—and launch team—for your own book.
Experience the fun and connection of a traditional book club while also deepening your understanding of the writing and publishing process (who knows, we may be studying YOUR book in the future!).
Sound good? See you there!
The Details
Dates: Jan 15, Feb 5, Mar 5, Apr 2, May 7, June 4, July 2
Virtual sessions: Wednesdays 12:00 - 1:00 ET
One-Time Fee: $175. This is non-refundable.
(Books not included.)
Each month, we'll select a book by one of our podcast guests (are these covers gorgeous, or what?). Stay tuned!
Meet Bethany & Fran
Bethany Saltman
Bethany Saltman still can’t believe she gets to write and work with books for a living. Her critically acclaimed first book, Strange Situation: A Mother’s Journey Into the Science of Attachment (2020, Random House) was named one of the Top Science Books of 2020 by New Scientist, has been published in five countries, and is included in psychology syllabi around the world. As a bestselling book coach and co-host of the Bookbound podcast, Bethany is obsessed with the art of the non-fiction book proposal and with helping women claim their author-ity. She is also a Brown-University certified leadership coach, and lives in the Catskills of New York with her husband, teenage daughter, and their two standard poodles.
Fran Hauser
Fran Hauser knows books. A bestselling author, speaker, startup advisor, and former media executive, her expertise runs deep. She's also the founder of Bookbound, a consulting service that helps aspiring authors bring their books to life, and co-host of the Bookbound podcast. Fran is the author of two books for professional women who are looking to create careers they love while staying true to themselves: The Myth of the Nice Girl (2018, Houghton Mifflin Harcourt) and Embrace the Work, Love Your Career (2022, Collective Book Studio). The Myth of the Nice Girl has been translated into eight languages and earned the prestigious title of "Best Business Book of the Year, 2018" by Audible. Fran resides outside NYC with her husband, two sons, and beloved mini Goldendoodle.
