How to found a fame-worthy literary circle in four easy steps. Step 1. Pick a place. The right location for your literary circle is essential. This is the place your devotees will flock to decades from now in celebration of you and your companions' literary successes. You owe it to them to pick a place sufficiently romantic for the task. For now, there is only one key requirement. Drinks. Don't expect to start a famous literary circle with a bunch of parched novelists. Coffee shops, bars, and cafes are all classic choices for precisely this reason. The combination of quaint charm and ample libation is ideal for the literary genius at work. Now make sure to match up your drink with the kind of writing you want to do. If you're channeling your inner-jane, Austin, a pot of tea is a must. If you're looking for more of a Fockner or Hemingway vibe, a cocktail bar may be more suited to your needs. If the Enlightenment writers capture your imagination, the local coffee house is ideal. Please just try to find a place that actually brews the stuff. Starbucks may have free Wi-Fi, but I assure you you can do better. Step 2. Pick a name. Just like the title of your soon-to-be best-selling novel, the name of your group is absolutely crucial to success. The many famous literary circles simply take their names from their surroundings. A sufficiently dramatic name can act as an easy draw for new members. Remember, writers are suckers for great names and your group is no exception. Three points for puns, five points for clever literary illusions, and ten points for a combination. Step 3. Find your genius. The foundation of any famous literary circle is the genius. The Virginia Wolf to your Blooms Bay Group or the Tolkien to your Inklings. This person is the visionary who draws the group together and raises them to new, not to mention famous heights. You may want to prepare a five to ten item list detailing your qualifications for the role. That's right, there's no real magic going on here. You don't have to wander the streets of Oxford or the hallowed halls of the most prestigious writing programs to find your genius. Just study up on your favorite writers, take their habits and run with it. Your enthusiasm and energy will be a natural draw. Just remember to practice persistence. J.R.R. Tolkien found it more than six formal clubs before the successes of the Inklings. Step 4. Write some words. Once you've got the right place name and people, all that's left is to get to work. Write words, share words, critique words, do it often. Once a week or more seems to be the standard for the most highly productive literary circles. Set a regular time every week, show up, and be ready to share. Some weeks may be devoted to listening, some reading, and some brainstorming. Whatever it is, if you keep showing up with something in hand or something in mind, you can get the ball rolling on a rhythm of writing that's guaranteed to take you places. So that's it. Pick a place, pick a name, find your genius, and write some words. Godspeed writers and get working.