Free Journaling Community Expert AMA Templates

Ever wish your journaling community sparked deeper conversations and real learning? Expert Insight posts bring authoritative voices directly to your members, inspiring reflection and meaningful connection. Discover how these templates can transform your community into a hub of wisdom and engagement.

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Why This Works

Expert Insight content taps into the natural curiosity of community members by introducing trusted perspectives from renowned figures in journaling and self-reflection. When people see advice or viewpoints from respected authorities, it builds credibility and encourages thoughtful interaction. Members are more likely to respond, share their experiences, or even challenge ideas, fostering a dynamic environment.

These posts also help members feel connected to a broader movement or tradition, reducing isolation and increasing motivation. By inviting discussion around expert insights, community managers encourage both new and seasoned members to participate, learn, and grow together.

41 Ready-to-Use Templates

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BrenΓ© Brown says vulnerability fuels creativity. How does this show up in your journaling?

πŸ’‘ Example: "BrenΓ© Brown says vulnerability fuels creativity. How does this show up in your journaling?"

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James Pennebaker believes writing about emotions can boost healing. Have you tried this?

πŸ’‘ Example: "James Pennebaker believes writing about emotions can boost healing. Have you tried this?"

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Julia Cameron recommends morning pages every day. What is your experience with this practice?

πŸ’‘ Example: "Julia Cameron recommends morning pages every day. What is your experience with this practice?"

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Shonda Rhimes journals to process her thoughts. Do you find journaling helps you with decision making?

πŸ’‘ Example: "Shonda Rhimes journals to process her thoughts. Do you find journaling helps you with decision making?"

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Ryder Carroll, creator of the Bullet Journal, suggests starting simple. How did you begin your journaling journey?

πŸ’‘ Example: "Ryder Carroll, creator of the Bullet Journal, suggests starting simple. How did you begin your journaling journey?"

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Oprah Winfrey credits gratitude journaling for her mindset. Do you keep a gratitude journal?

πŸ’‘ Example: "Oprah Winfrey credits gratitude journaling for her mindset. Do you keep a gratitude journal?"

🟑 Medium Engagement Barrier πŸ‘€ Average #gratitude #mindset #expert
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Austin Kleon says 'Show your work' in creative journals. Have you ever shared your journal entries?

πŸ’‘ Example: "Austin Kleon says 'Show your work' in creative journals. Have you ever shared your journal entries?"

🟑 Medium Engagement Barrier πŸ‘€ Frequent #sharing #creativity #expert
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Susan David believes emotional agility grows through reflection. What emotions have you explored lately in your journal?

πŸ’‘ Example: "Susan David believes emotional agility grows through reflection. What emotions have you explored lately in your journal?"

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Maya Angelou said writing gives her clarity. Does journaling help clear your mind?

πŸ’‘ Example: "Maya Angelou said writing gives her clarity. Does journaling help clear your mind?"

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10

Ryan Holiday journals on stoic ideas daily. Have you tried philosophical journaling?

πŸ’‘ Example: "Ryan Holiday journals on stoic ideas daily. Have you tried philosophical journaling?"

🟑 Medium Engagement Barrier πŸ‘€ Irregular #philosophy #stoicism #expert
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Carol Dweck teaches the power of a growth mindset. How has journaling helped you shift your mindset?

πŸ’‘ Example: "Carol Dweck teaches the power of a growth mindset. How has journaling helped you shift your mindset?"

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12

Anne Frank's diary inspired millions. Has reading others' journals ever influenced your own?

πŸ’‘ Example: "Anne Frank's diary inspired millions. Has reading others' journals ever influenced your own?"

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Hal Elrod suggests journaling in the Miracle Morning routine. Do you journal as part of your morning?

πŸ’‘ Example: "Hal Elrod suggests journaling in the Miracle Morning routine. Do you journal as part of your morning?"

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Natalie Goldberg writes that writing practice is a form of meditation. Do you find journaling meditative?

πŸ’‘ Example: "Natalie Goldberg writes that writing practice is a form of meditation. Do you find journaling meditative?"

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Seth Godin journals to organize ideas. Do you use your journal for brainstorming?

πŸ’‘ Example: "Seth Godin journals to organize ideas. Do you use your journal for brainstorming?"

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Ali Abdaal encourages reflective journaling for growth. What is one thing you learned from journaling recently?

πŸ’‘ Example: "Ali Abdaal encourages reflective journaling for growth. What is one thing you learned from journaling recently?"

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Dr. Jordan Peterson recommends writing future authoring exercises. Have you mapped your goals in your journal?

πŸ’‘ Example: "Dr. Jordan Peterson recommends writing future authoring exercises. Have you mapped your goals in your journal?"

πŸ”΄ High Engagement Barrier πŸ‘€ Top #goals #future #expert
18

Mari L. McCarthy says journaling is self-care. In what way is journaling self-care for you?

πŸ’‘ Example: "Mari L. McCarthy says journaling is self-care. In what way is journaling self-care for you?"

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Tim Ferriss journals to reduce anxiety. Do you notice changes in your mood after journaling?

πŸ’‘ Example: "Tim Ferriss journals to reduce anxiety. Do you notice changes in your mood after journaling?"

🟑 Medium Engagement Barrier πŸ‘€ Irregular #anxiety #mood #expert
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Ralph Waldo Emerson kept lifelong journals. What keeps you coming back to journaling?

πŸ’‘ Example: "Ralph Waldo Emerson kept lifelong journals. What keeps you coming back to journaling?"

🟑 Medium Engagement Barrier πŸ‘€ Frequent #consistency #motivation #expert
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Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi found flow through writing. Have you ever lost track of time while journaling?

πŸ’‘ Example: "Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi found flow through writing. Have you ever lost track of time while journaling?"

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22

Gretchen Rubin recommends tracking habits in a journal. Do you use your journal to track habits?

πŸ’‘ Example: "Gretchen Rubin recommends tracking habits in a journal. Do you use your journal to track habits?"

🟑 Medium Engagement Barrier πŸ‘€ Irregular #habits #tracking #expert
23

Elizabeth Gilbert says journaling helps her tune into intuition. Does your journal help you listen to yourself?

πŸ’‘ Example: "Elizabeth Gilbert says journaling helps her tune into intuition. Does your journal help you listen to yourself?"

🟑 Medium Engagement Barrier πŸ‘€ Average #intuition #self-awareness #expert
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Marie Kondo keeps a joy journal. What brings you joy that you record in your journal?

πŸ’‘ Example: "Marie Kondo keeps a joy journal. What brings you joy that you record in your journal?"

🟑 Medium Engagement Barrier πŸ‘€ Lurker #joy #positivity #expert
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Dan Pink writes about regret in his journal. Have you ever explored regrets through journaling?

πŸ’‘ Example: "Dan Pink writes about regret in his journal. Have you ever explored regrets through journaling?"

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BrenΓ© Brown noted that perfectionism blocks creativity. How do you overcome perfectionism in your journaling?

πŸ’‘ Example: "BrenΓ© Brown noted that perfectionism blocks creativity. How do you overcome perfectionism in your journaling?"

🟑 Medium Engagement Barrier πŸ‘€ Average #perfectionism #creativity #expert
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Sarah Selecky suggests using prompts to unlock new ideas. Do you use prompts or free write?

πŸ’‘ Example: "Sarah Selecky suggests using prompts to unlock new ideas. Do you use prompts or free write?"

🟑 Medium Engagement Barrier πŸ‘€ Irregular #prompts #freewriting #expert
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Dr. Tara Brach journals for mindfulness. Has journaling deepened your mindfulness practice?

πŸ’‘ Example: "Dr. Tara Brach journals for mindfulness. Has journaling deepened your mindfulness practice?"

🟑 Medium Engagement Barrier πŸ‘€ Frequent #mindfulness #awareness #expert
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Cheryl Strayed writes to make sense of chaos. Has journaling helped you find order in tough times?

πŸ’‘ Example: "Cheryl Strayed writes to make sense of chaos. Has journaling helped you find order in tough times?"

🟑 Medium Engagement Barrier πŸ‘€ Average #order #chaos #expert
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Dr. John Kounios says writing can spark insight. Have you discovered new ideas while journaling?

πŸ’‘ Example: "Dr. John Kounios says writing can spark insight. Have you discovered new ideas while journaling?"

🟑 Medium Engagement Barrier πŸ‘€ Average #insight #ideas #expert
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Clarissa Pinkola Estes journals to uncover deep stories. What stories have emerged in your journal lately?

πŸ’‘ Example: "Clarissa Pinkola Estes journals to uncover deep stories. What stories have emerged in your journal lately?"

πŸ”΄ High Engagement Barrier πŸ‘€ Frequent #stories #reflection #expert
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Noah St. John journals affirmations daily. Do you use affirmations in your journaling?

πŸ’‘ Example: "Noah St. John journals affirmations daily. Do you use affirmations in your journaling?"

🟒 Low Engagement Barrier πŸ‘€ Lurker #affirmations #positivity #expert
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Dr. Nicole LePera recommends shadow journaling for growth. Have you tried shadow work in your journal?

πŸ’‘ Example: "Dr. Nicole LePera recommends shadow journaling for growth. Have you tried shadow work in your journal?"

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Robin Sharma writes that journaling is a tool for leadership. How has journaling helped you lead yourself or others?

πŸ’‘ Example: "Robin Sharma writes that journaling is a tool for leadership. How has journaling helped you lead yourself or others?"

🟑 Medium Engagement Barrier πŸ‘€ Frequent #leadership #self-leadership #expert
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Mark Manson says honesty in journaling is key. How do you keep your journaling authentic?

πŸ’‘ Example: "Mark Manson says honesty in journaling is key. How do you keep your journaling authentic?"

🟑 Medium Engagement Barrier πŸ‘€ Average #authenticity #honesty #expert
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Gretchen Rubin notes the value of revisiting old journals. Have you ever reread an old entry that surprised you?

πŸ’‘ Example: "Gretchen Rubin notes the value of revisiting old journals. Have you ever reread an old entry that surprised you?"

🟑 Medium Engagement Barrier πŸ‘€ Irregular #reflection #memory #expert
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Dr. Laurie Santos says gratitude journaling boosts happiness. Have you noticed a happiness shift from gratitude entries?

πŸ’‘ Example: "Dr. Laurie Santos says gratitude journaling boosts happiness. Have you noticed a happiness shift from gratitude entries?"

🟑 Medium Engagement Barrier πŸ‘€ Average #gratitude #happiness #expert
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Austin Kleon encourages collage journaling. Have you tried adding art or visuals to your journal?

πŸ’‘ Example: "Austin Kleon encourages collage journaling. Have you tried adding art or visuals to your journal?"

🟒 Low Engagement Barrier πŸ‘€ Lurker #art #visual #expert
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Oprah Winfrey says journaling reveals patterns in life. Have you noticed any themes in your journals?

πŸ’‘ Example: "Oprah Winfrey says journaling reveals patterns in life. Have you noticed any themes in your journals?"

🟑 Medium Engagement Barrier πŸ‘€ Average #patterns #themes #expert
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Jay Shetty journals to reflect on lessons learned. What lesson have you written about recently?

πŸ’‘ Example: "Jay Shetty journals to reflect on lessons learned. What lesson have you written about recently?"

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Dr. Tara Swart says journaling can improve mental fitness. Do you notice your mental clarity improve after journaling?

πŸ’‘ Example: "Dr. Tara Swart says journaling can improve mental fitness. Do you notice your mental clarity improve after journaling?"

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How to Use These Templates

To use these templates, simply choose an expert quote or insight relevant to your community's interests and post it along with the provided discussion invitation. You can rotate experts, focus on different journaling styles, or spotlight emerging voices to keep things fresh. Encourage members to share their own interpretations, agree or disagree, or mention times when the advice worked for them. Consider pinning high-performing posts or summarizing discussions for deeper value.

Best Practices

  • βœ“ Select experts and quotes that match your community's journaling interests.
  • βœ“ Always invite members to share their own views or experiences.
  • βœ“ Provide short context on why the expert insight is relevant.
  • βœ“ Rotate topics to keep discussions varied and inclusive.
  • βœ“ Encourage respectful debate and open-ended reflection.

All Platforms Tips

These templates are designed for all platforms. Adapt the length and visuals for each platform: keep posts concise on Twitter, use imagery or graphics on Instagram, and encourage threaded discussions on forums or Facebook. Always monitor replies to foster respectful, constructive conversations.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is an Expert Insight post in a journaling community?

Expert Insight posts share viewpoints or advice from respected authorities in journaling, sparking discussion and learning.

How do I choose the right expert for my community?

Select experts whose work aligns with your community's interests and values. Use a mix for variety and broader appeal.

How often should I share Expert Insight posts?

Aim for once or twice a week to provide consistent value without overwhelming the feed.

What should I do if members disagree with an expert's viewpoint?

Encourage respectful debate and remind members that diverse perspectives enrich the discussion.

Can I use these templates on any platform?

Yes, these templates are designed for all platforms. Adjust length or format as needed for your specific channel.

How do I encourage more engagement on these posts?

Always include a clear, open-ended question and actively respond to comments to keep the conversation going.

Should I credit the expert in every post?

Yes, always mention the expert and, if possible, link to their work for authenticity and added value.

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