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Fact or Fiction prompts engage members by challenging their assumptions and inviting them to test their knowledge. This format triggers natural curiosity and encourages even hesitant members to join in, as everyone loves to guess and discuss surprising truths or debunk common myths.
By anchoring these prompts in copywriting, you create a shared learning experience that is both fun and educational. Members learn from each other, share expertise, and connect over industry quirks, building a stronger sense of community. The interactive nature of Fact or Fiction also drives repeat participation, as people return to see if they were right and to weigh in on new topics.
Fact or Fiction: The word 'free' always increases conversions in copy.
💡 Example: "Fact or Fiction: The word 'free' always increases conversions in copy. What do you think?"
Fact or Fiction: Longer headlines perform better than short ones.
💡 Example: "Fact or Fiction: Longer headlines perform better than short ones. Share your thoughts below!"
Fact or Fiction: Good copywriting is mostly about creativity.
💡 Example: "Fact or Fiction: Good copywriting is mostly about creativity. Do you agree?"
Fact or Fiction: Using jargon makes your copy sound more professional.
💡 Example: "Fact or Fiction: Using jargon makes your copy sound more professional. What is your experience?"
Fact or Fiction: Every piece of copy needs a clear call to action.
💡 Example: "Fact or Fiction: Every piece of copy needs a clear call to action. Fact or fiction?"
Fact or Fiction: Storytelling is overrated in copywriting.
💡 Example: "Fact or Fiction: Storytelling is overrated in copywriting. Sound off below!"
Fact or Fiction: A/B testing is only useful for landing pages.
💡 Example: "Fact or Fiction: A/B testing is only useful for landing pages. Thoughts?"
Fact or Fiction: Emotional triggers work better than rational arguments.
💡 Example: "Fact or Fiction: Emotional triggers work better than rational arguments. Discuss!"
Fact or Fiction: You should always write at a fifth-grade reading level.
💡 Example: "Fact or Fiction: You should always write at a fifth-grade reading level. Agree or disagree?"
Fact or Fiction: Passive voice kills conversions.
💡 Example: "Fact or Fiction: Passive voice kills conversions. What do you think?"
Fact or Fiction: The color of a CTA button can double your conversion rate.
💡 Example: "Fact or Fiction: The color of a CTA button can double your conversion rate. Vote below!"
Fact or Fiction: Copywriters need to be expert spellers.
💡 Example: "Fact or Fiction: Copywriters need to be expert spellers."
Fact or Fiction: You should never use exclamation marks in professional copy.
💡 Example: "Fact or Fiction: You should never use exclamation marks in professional copy. Fact or fiction?"
Fact or Fiction: SEO copywriting is completely different from traditional copywriting.
💡 Example: "Fact or Fiction: SEO copywriting is completely different from traditional copywriting. Share your take!"
Fact or Fiction: Copywriting is more art than science.
💡 Example: "Fact or Fiction: Copywriting is more art than science. What do you believe?"
Fact or Fiction: Including numbers in headlines improves click-through rates.
💡 Example: "Fact or Fiction: Including numbers in headlines improves click-through rates. Vote now!"
Fact or Fiction: Copywriters never need to talk to customers directly.
💡 Example: "Fact or Fiction: Copywriters never need to talk to customers directly."
Fact or Fiction: Writing daily is the fastest way to improve as a copywriter.
💡 Example: "Fact or Fiction: Writing daily is the fastest way to improve as a copywriter. Thoughts?"
Fact or Fiction: Copywriting is just about selling products.
💡 Example: "Fact or Fiction: Copywriting is just about selling products. Agree or disagree?"
Fact or Fiction: The first draft of copy is always bad.
💡 Example: "Fact or Fiction: The first draft of copy is always bad. Share your process!"
Fact or Fiction: Copywriters should specialize in one niche for success.
💡 Example: "Fact or Fiction: Copywriters should specialize in one niche for success. Discuss!"
Fact or Fiction: Short sentences always make copy more effective.
💡 Example: "Fact or Fiction: Short sentences always make copy more effective. What is your view?"
Fact or Fiction: Great copy always starts with a strong headline.
💡 Example: "Fact or Fiction: Great copy always starts with a strong headline. Do you agree?"
Fact or Fiction: Copywriting is becoming obsolete with AI tools.
💡 Example: "Fact or Fiction: Copywriting is becoming obsolete with AI tools. Debate below!"
Fact or Fiction: Testimonials are more persuasive than statistics.
💡 Example: "Fact or Fiction: Testimonials are more persuasive than statistics. What do you think?"
Fact or Fiction: You should avoid humor in business copy.
💡 Example: "Fact or Fiction: You should avoid humor in business copy. Share your opinion!"
Fact or Fiction: Copywriting is 90 percent editing.
💡 Example: "Fact or Fiction: Copywriting is 90 percent editing. Fact or fiction?"
Fact or Fiction: Bullet points boost readability in all types of copy.
💡 Example: "Fact or Fiction: Bullet points boost readability in all types of copy. Thoughts?"
Fact or Fiction: Copywriters should write exactly how they speak.
💡 Example: "Fact or Fiction: Copywriters should write exactly how they speak. Agree or disagree?"
Fact or Fiction: All copywriting formulas are outdated.
💡 Example: "Fact or Fiction: All copywriting formulas are outdated. What is your experience?"
Fact or Fiction: Good copy can fix a bad product.
💡 Example: "Fact or Fiction: Good copy can fix a bad product. Discuss!"
Fact or Fiction: Using statistics in copy always builds trust.
💡 Example: "Fact or Fiction: Using statistics in copy always builds trust. What do you think?"
Fact or Fiction: Copywriters do not need to know marketing fundamentals.
💡 Example: "Fact or Fiction: Copywriters do not need to know marketing fundamentals."
Fact or Fiction: The best copy is invisible.
💡 Example: "Fact or Fiction: The best copy is invisible. Agree?"
Fact or Fiction: Copywriting is the same as content writing.
💡 Example: "Fact or Fiction: Copywriting is the same as content writing. What is your view?"
Fact or Fiction: Using buzzwords helps copy stand out.
💡 Example: "Fact or Fiction: Using buzzwords helps copy stand out. Fact or fiction?"
Fact or Fiction: Copywriters should never use first-person language.
💡 Example: "Fact or Fiction: Copywriters should never use first-person language."
Fact or Fiction: Repeating key phrases increases retention.
💡 Example: "Fact or Fiction: Repeating key phrases increases retention. Agree or disagree?"
Fact or Fiction: Copywriting is a talent you are born with.
💡 Example: "Fact or Fiction: Copywriting is a talent you are born with. Share your story!"
Fact or Fiction: Copywriters should always follow trends.
💡 Example: "Fact or Fiction: Copywriters should always follow trends. Thoughts?"
Fact or Fiction: You can learn more from bad copy than good copy.
💡 Example: "Fact or Fiction: You can learn more from bad copy than good copy. Discuss!"
Fact or Fiction: Proofreading is optional for experienced copywriters.
💡 Example: "Fact or Fiction: Proofreading is optional for experienced copywriters."
Pick a template that fits your group's vibe and schedule it regularly to build anticipation. Post the Fact or Fiction statement, then encourage members to comment their guesses or reasoning. After some discussion, reveal the answer with credible sources when possible, and invite members to share related experiences or tips. This simple format keeps discussions fresh and accessible for all experience levels.
Fact or Fiction templates work well on all platforms. For forums and Facebook Groups, pin the post or set up recurring threads. On Slack or Discord, use dedicated channels or scheduled prompts. For LinkedIn or Twitter, use polls or threaded replies to maximize visibility and discussion.
A Fact or Fiction post presents a statement about copywriting and asks members to decide if it is true or false, sparking discussion.
Use them weekly or biweekly to maintain interest without overwhelming your feed. Consistency builds anticipation.
Use credible sources like industry studies, reputable blogs, or expert quotes to provide definitive answers when revealing the truth.
Encourage open discussion and acknowledge multiple viewpoints. Some prompts can be intentionally open-ended to drive conversation.
Absolutely. Customize statements to fit niches like email, social, or ad copy to keep the content relevant and interesting.
Tag active members, use polls, or offer small incentives for participation to boost visibility and encourage responses.
Let members discuss for a few hours or until activity slows, then reveal the answer to maximize engagement and learning.