Are your members falling for common fiction writing myths? These templates help you spark informed, lively discussions and clear up misconceptions. Save time while encouraging fact-based dialogue in your community.
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Myth Buster posts tap into curiosity by challenging commonly held beliefs in the fiction writing world. Members love to set the record straight and share their own experiences, which drives thoughtful discussion and deeper engagement. By debunking myths and providing reliable sources, you foster a learning environment that values truth and growth.
This content type also empowers both new and experienced writers to break free from unhelpful assumptions. It encourages critical thinking and builds trust in your community as a source of accurate, supportive information.
Myth: You must write every day to be a real writer. Why do you think this persists?
💡 Example: "Myth: You must write every day to be a real writer. Why do you think this persists?"
Fact check time: Is it true that all good novels follow the three-act structure?
💡 Example: "Fact check time: Is it true that all good novels follow the three-act structure?"
Some say you need an MFA to get published. Is this myth or reality?
💡 Example: "Some say you need an MFA to get published. Is this myth or reality?"
Myth buster: Do agents only want stories with a strong hook in the first page?
💡 Example: "Myth buster: Do agents only want stories with a strong hook in the first page?"
True or false: You should never use adverbs in your fiction writing.
💡 Example: "True or false: You should never use adverbs in your fiction writing."
Have you heard the myth that all writers hate their first drafts? What do you think?
💡 Example: "Have you heard the myth that all writers hate their first drafts? What do you think?"
Myth: You need a detailed outline before you start writing. Agree or disagree?
💡 Example: "Myth: You need a detailed outline before you start writing. Agree or disagree?"
Some believe self-published books are always lower quality. Why does this myth stick?
💡 Example: "Some believe self-published books are always lower quality. Why does this myth stick?"
Fact or fiction: You must write what you know. Let's discuss.
💡 Example: "Fact or fiction: You must write what you know. Let's discuss."
Myth: Real writers never get writer's block. Do you agree?
💡 Example: "Myth: Real writers never get writer's block. Do you agree?"
Do you think all bestsellers are well-written? Is this a myth?
💡 Example: "Do you think all bestsellers are well-written? Is this a myth?"
Myth buster: Does your story have to fit perfectly into a genre?
💡 Example: "Myth buster: Does your story have to fit perfectly into a genre?"
Some say you must have a big vocabulary to write good fiction. Thoughts?
💡 Example: "Some say you must have a big vocabulary to write good fiction. Thoughts?"
Do you believe 'show, don't tell' is a rule for every scene? Why or why not?
💡 Example: "Do you believe 'show, don't tell' is a rule for every scene? Why or why not?"
Myth: You have to write in silence. How do you feel about this?
💡 Example: "Myth: You have to write in silence. How do you feel about this?"
Fact check: Are all editors failed writers? Where did this idea come from?
💡 Example: "Fact check: Are all editors failed writers? Where did this idea come from?"
Is it a myth that you need to write a novel as your first book?
💡 Example: "Is it a myth that you need to write a novel as your first book?"
Some claim you can't be published without an agent. Is this still true today?
💡 Example: "Some claim you can't be published without an agent. Is this still true today?"
Myth: Only certain genres sell. What has your experience been?
💡 Example: "Myth: Only certain genres sell. What has your experience been?"
Heard the myth that writing is a lonely pursuit? Share your take.
💡 Example: "Heard the myth that writing is a lonely pursuit? Share your take."
Is 'write drunk, edit sober' actually helpful advice or just a myth?
💡 Example: "Is 'write drunk, edit sober' actually helpful advice or just a myth?"
Myth: All famous authors wrote bestsellers early in their careers. Can you name exceptions?
💡 Example: "Myth: All famous authors wrote bestsellers early in their careers. Can you name exceptions?"
Some say you can't write fiction if you have a day job. Thoughts?
💡 Example: "Some say you can't write fiction if you have a day job. Thoughts?"
True or false: You need to write long chapters for your book to be taken seriously.
💡 Example: "True or false: You need to write long chapters for your book to be taken seriously."
Myth buster: Is 'said' the only dialogue tag you should use?
💡 Example: "Myth buster: Is 'said' the only dialogue tag you should use?"
Do you think you have to finish one project before starting another? Why or why not?
💡 Example: "Do you think you have to finish one project before starting another? Why or why not?"
Myth: You need to be published young to have a writing career. Who inspires you?
💡 Example: "Myth: You need to be published young to have a writing career. Who inspires you?"
Fact check: Is writer's block just procrastination?
💡 Example: "Fact check: Is writer's block just procrastination?"
Have you heard that 'real writers' always have a muse? Share your experience.
💡 Example: "Have you heard that 'real writers' always have a muse? Share your experience."
Myth: You need to be good at grammar to write fiction. Is this true for you?
💡 Example: "Myth: You need to be good at grammar to write fiction. Is this true for you?"
Some say endings should always tie up every loose end. Do you agree with this myth?
💡 Example: "Some say endings should always tie up every loose end. Do you agree with this myth?"
Myth: You should never break grammar rules in fiction. What's your take?
💡 Example: "Myth: You should never break grammar rules in fiction. What's your take?"
Fact or fiction: Only serious topics make for good novels.
💡 Example: "Fact or fiction: Only serious topics make for good novels."
Do you think you need to suffer for your art? Is this a writing myth?
💡 Example: "Do you think you need to suffer for your art? Is this a writing myth?"
Myth: All writing advice applies to every writer. Agree or disagree?
💡 Example: "Myth: All writing advice applies to every writer. Agree or disagree?"
Heard that you need to write a full series to get noticed? Myth or fact?
💡 Example: "Heard that you need to write a full series to get noticed? Myth or fact?"
Some believe you must write alone. Can collaboration work in fiction?
💡 Example: "Some believe you must write alone. Can collaboration work in fiction?"
Myth: Writing talent is something you are born with. How do you feel about this?
💡 Example: "Myth: Writing talent is something you are born with. How do you feel about this?"
Fact check: Is being published with a big five publisher the only path to success?
💡 Example: "Fact check: Is being published with a big five publisher the only path to success?"
Myth: You have to write longhand to connect with your story. Thoughts?
💡 Example: "Myth: You have to write longhand to connect with your story. Thoughts?"
Do you believe all writers are introverts? Is this a stereotype or a fact?
💡 Example: "Do you believe all writers are introverts? Is this a stereotype or a fact?"
Start by selecting a relevant myth that your community may have encountered. Post the template as-is or personalize it with your own examples. Ask members to share their experiences or knowledge, then provide facts or resources to clarify the topic. Rotate myths regularly to keep discussions fresh and educational. Always cite reputable sources to maintain credibility.
These templates are optimized for all platforms. For forums and Facebook groups, use the template as a discussion starter and pin for visibility. On Discord or Slack, pair with a poll or quick reply thread. On Instagram or Twitter, adapt the myth and call to action for concise posts. Always monitor for respectful, evidence-based dialogue.
Aim for once a week or every other week to keep discussions fresh and avoid fatigue.
Approach with caution, encourage respectful dialogue, and moderate as needed.
Use reputable sources such as industry experts, published authors, or trusted writing organizations.
Yes, tailor them to match your community’s culture or add relevant examples for more engagement.
Tag them, ask for quick opinions, or use polls alongside the myth template to lower barriers.
Whenever possible, yes. Citing sources builds trust and credibility for your community.
Remind members of community guidelines and keep the focus on facts, not personal attacks.