FAQS
Note: Here are some FAQs from existing members.
You are more than welcome to suggest some more questions that you think should be on here.
1. What is the 'Angel of the Week' challenge?
This is an open challenge for everyone. You do not have to apply for it to take part in it or to be the chosen BOTW. I'll be selecting a book each week by the author who I feel has had the most helpful/honest comments, completed tasks on time, is respectful to everyone etc. The book will be of any genre and rating, so don't read it if you don't feel comfortable with the content. However, it is a compulsory challenge for those that have chosen to participate (your name will be put on the list). You will have to read (and comment) on a minimum of 3 chapters (or more if you want) of the selected book. Once you've completed your part, either PM me, comment on the book or comment on the discussion page saying 'done' and (if you'd like) an overall comment of your partner's book.
2. What is the 'Pairings' challenge?
I'll be choosing your partners for the week according to your interests and dislikes. You will have to read and comment (at least 2 sentences per chapter) on a minimum of 3 chapters (or more if you like it). This is a compulsory challenge (if you selected it) and will result in a strike if not completed on time. Once you've completed your part, either PM me, comment on the book or comment on the discussion page saying 'done' and (if you'd like) an overall comment of your partner's book. If your partner hasn't completed their part, message me and I'll remind them.
3. What is the 'Heaven's Choice' challenge?
I'll be putting you in groups of 3-5 (maybe more) people, according to your interests and dislikes. You will have to read and comment (at least 2 sentences per chapter) on a minimum of 3 chapters (or more if you like it) for all of the books in your group. This is a compulsory challenge (if you selected it) and will result in a strike if not completed on time. Once you've completed your part, either PM me, comment on the book or comment on the discussion page saying 'done' and (if you'd like) an overall comment of your partner's books. If the other members in your group haven't completed their part, message me and I'll remind them.
4. What challenge(s) am I allowed to do?
You are allowed to do whatever challenges you like. You can do all of them, or one. Whatever you choose it's up to you. You can always change your choice at any time, once confirmed with me.
5. What do I have to comment on?
You have to comment on a minimum of 3 chapters. You must begin each comment with #ALPOHBookClub so that I can easily find your comments. Each comment must be at least 2 sentences containing things that you liked and or disliked about that chapter. The goal is to help the author, so when commenting, keep in mind things that you feel will be of use to them in order for them to improve. If you comment saying things along the lines of, 'Great chapter', 'Please upload soon', Love this' etc, then I will not count it as a comment and you will have to do it again.
6. Can I join?| Is there enough space? | Will I be accepted?
I accept all genres/ratings/topics of books so everyone can join in. This book club is always accepting new members, so as long as you fill in the form you will be accepted.
7. What if I have more than one book?
I only accept one book per author in order for everyone to receive a fair chance. However, that doesn't mean you can't change your book at any given time. All you have to do is inform me first.
8. What if my partner(s) doesn't complete their part at all?
Then they will receive a strike and will not be able to participate in future assignments until they have completed their part.
9. What is a strike?
If someone: [1] doesn't complete their part and or [2] have been disrespectful to any member of the club then they will receive a strike. This means that [1] they will not be allowed to participate in the next assignment and or any further assignments until they have completed their parts. 3 strikes = removed/banned from the club.
10. How can I get a strike removed?
If you received a strike for not completing your assignment on time/properly/at all then you may get it removed by following all of the rules and completing assignments on time for 3 consecutive weeks. Once the third week is completed then one strike will be removed. However if you received a strike for disrespecting a member (i.e. abusive comments, plagiarism, etc...) then you will not be allowed to get that strike removed.
11. What does ‘any restrictions’ mean?
This is any genres/topics/ratings you are not comfortable with reading or do not want to read at all.
12. What does ‘rating’ mean?
This is the rating of your book e.g G, PG, PG-13, R . If your book contains explicit language/violence/controversial topics (suicide) and sexual content then it is a mature/R-rated book. If it hints at violence/controversial topics (suicide) and sexual content then it is a PG-13 rated book etc.
13. Do I have to participate every week?
No, you don't. It is your choice how often you would like to participate. However, please do inform me at least 24 hours before I post the new assignments if you are wanting to take a break from the club. Also, please do inform me at least 24 hours before the new assignments if you are quitting the club as well.
14. Can I rejoin the club once I've quit it?
Of course! You can always come back any time you want, as longs as the reason for your leaving the club isn't because you were banned.
15. I can't find my partner's book, help?
All of the books are under my reading list 'Book Club' found on my profile page on Wattpad. They are also found on the Members page of this website. If you still can't find the book, maybe the author has deleted it. If that's the case, PM me and I'll sort it out.
16. What if my partner has less than 3 chapters?
Then you read (and comment) on however many they have.
17. What if we've been paired up again?
If that's the case, then I'm sorry. But instead of reading the first three chapters again, you should read the next three chapters (if they have any) from where you last left off.
18. What if I am unable to complete the deadline?
You will receive a strike. However, if you contact me before the deadline (preferably 24 hours in advance), we can arrange an extended deadline (of up to two weeks) for you to complete your assignment.
19. When is the deadline?
The deadline is every two weeks on a Sunday. You will have until 7pm (GMT +1/UK time) to complete your assignment, unless told otherwise. Failure to complete it by this time will result in a strike.
Also, please include your favourite hobby/sport in the "anything else" section of the form so that I know you’ve read the FAQs.