Join The Club

Write a scene or story that involves a character being in some sort of club. It could be a dance club, a group of friends that plays Dungeons & Dragons, the local Moose lodge, high school clique, etc.

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Chuck Palahniuk's Fight Club, in which a man who feels powerless finds power through starting a ring of underground clubs, provides interesting fodder for a story. What if he had started a book club, crochet circle, competitive Scrabble league, or just bought a Sam's Club membership? The story might be a little different.

Creative writing prompt: Write a scene or story that involves a character being in some sort of club. It could be a dance club, a group of friends that plays Dungeons & Dragons, the local Moose lodge, high school clique, etc. 

Post your response (500 words or fewer) in the comments below.

About Cassandra Lipp

Cassandra Lipp is managing editor of Writer's Digest. She is the author of Queen City Records, which tells the stories behind the indie record shops of Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky. Her work has appeared in Greener PasturesThe Belladonna, Little Old LadyPoints in Case, and Ohio's Best Emerging Poets 2019. Follow her on Twitter @Cassie000000.