Getting honest feedback from your non-fiction writing community can be a challenge. If you want more participation and actionable insights, these plug-and-play Community Feedback templates make it easy to spark conversations and show members their voices matter.
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Community Feedback posts give members a direct way to share their thoughts, which increases their sense of ownership and belonging. When writers see that their opinions help shape resources, events, or features, they feel valued and are more likely to stay engaged. Open-ended feedback also brings in diverse perspectives, uncovering blind spots and sparking new ideas.
Psychologically, asking for input demonstrates trust and respect. It moves the relationship from top-down instruction to collaborative growth. This two-way communication is especially important in non-fiction writing communities, where members often have varied backgrounds and expertise. By creating space for all voices, you foster a more vibrant and supportive group.
What resources would you like to see added to our non-fiction writing toolkit?
💡 Example: "What resources would you like to see added to our non-fiction writing toolkit?"
How can we make our weekly critique sessions more helpful for you?
💡 Example: "How can we make our weekly critique sessions more helpful for you?"
Share your favorite non-fiction writing tool and tell us why you love it.
💡 Example: "Share your favorite non-fiction writing tool and tell us why you love it."
What is one topic you wish we covered more in our discussions?
💡 Example: "What is one topic you wish we covered more in our discussions?"
Which recent workshop did you find most useful and why?
💡 Example: "Which recent workshop did you find most useful and why?"
What challenges are you facing in your current writing project?
💡 Example: "What challenges are you facing in your current writing project?"
If you could change one thing about our community, what would it be?
💡 Example: "If you could change one thing about our community, what would it be?"
How do you prefer to receive feedback on your writing?
💡 Example: "How do you prefer to receive feedback on your writing?"
What is missing from our non-fiction reading list?
💡 Example: "What is missing from our non-fiction reading list?"
Tell us about a non-fiction author who inspires your writing.
💡 Example: "Tell us about a non-fiction author who inspires your writing."
How could we improve our group guidelines for a better experience?
💡 Example: "How could we improve our group guidelines for a better experience?"
What motivates you to keep writing non-fiction?
💡 Example: "What motivates you to keep writing non-fiction?"
Which aspect of your writing do you find hardest to get feedback on?
💡 Example: "Which aspect of your writing do you find hardest to get feedback on?"
What features would you want in a community writing challenge?
💡 Example: "What features would you want in a community writing challenge?"
How often do you want live Q and A sessions?
💡 Example: "How often do you want live Q and A sessions?"
What would make our online meetups more valuable for you?
💡 Example: "What would make our online meetups more valuable for you?"
Share your best tip for staying organized with research.
💡 Example: "Share your best tip for staying organized with research."
What is your biggest roadblock when drafting non-fiction pieces?
💡 Example: "What is your biggest roadblock when drafting non-fiction pieces?"
How can we better support new writers in our community?
💡 Example: "How can we better support new writers in our community?"
Which community event would you like us to bring back?
💡 Example: "Which community event would you like us to bring back?"
Is there a writing skill you want more resources on?
💡 Example: "Is there a writing skill you want more resources on?"
What makes you feel most supported as a non-fiction writer here?
💡 Example: "What makes you feel most supported as a non-fiction writer here?"
How can we improve our monthly writing prompts?
💡 Example: "How can we improve our monthly writing prompts?"
Share a topic you want to explore in upcoming workshops.
💡 Example: "Share a topic you want to explore in upcoming workshops."
What kind of guest speakers would you like to hear from?
💡 Example: "What kind of guest speakers would you like to hear from?"
How comfortable do you feel sharing your work for critique here?
💡 Example: "How comfortable do you feel sharing your work for critique here?"
What would encourage you to participate more in discussions?
💡 Example: "What would encourage you to participate more in discussions?"
How can we make this group feel more inclusive for all writers?
💡 Example: "How can we make this group feel more inclusive for all writers?"
What format do you prefer for community updates?
💡 Example: "What format do you prefer for community updates?"
What would make you recommend this community to another writer?
💡 Example: "What would make you recommend this community to another writer?"
Share one thing that surprised you about non-fiction writing.
💡 Example: "Share one thing that surprised you about non-fiction writing."
How helpful do you find our resource library?
💡 Example: "How helpful do you find our resource library?"
What would you like to see in our next community newsletter?
💡 Example: "What would you like to see in our next community newsletter?"
How can we help you connect with other non-fiction writers here?
💡 Example: "How can we help you connect with other non-fiction writers here?"
What is your favorite way to brainstorm ideas for non-fiction?
💡 Example: "What is your favorite way to brainstorm ideas for non-fiction?"
Is there a platform feature you wish we used more?
💡 Example: "Is there a platform feature you wish we used more?"
What would help you feel more confident sharing your drafts?
💡 Example: "What would help you feel more confident sharing your drafts?"
How do you like to celebrate your non-fiction writing wins?
💡 Example: "How do you like to celebrate your non-fiction writing wins?"
What non-fiction genre do you want to learn more about?
💡 Example: "What non-fiction genre do you want to learn more about?"
What would make our online space easier to navigate?
💡 Example: "What would make our online space easier to navigate?"
Which non-fiction trends are you most curious about this year?
💡 Example: "Which non-fiction trends are you most curious about this year?"
To use these templates, select a prompt that matches your current goal or topic. Post it in your community space and encourage all members to respond, regardless of their experience level. Adjust the template as needed to fit your brand voice or specific situation. After gathering feedback, acknowledge member contributions and, if possible, share how their input will be used to improve the group.
Since these templates are designed for all platforms, focus on clear, concise language that works in posts, emails, or chat. Use tagging or pin features to highlight feedback threads. Encourage replies and reactions to build momentum, and consider using polls for quick takes alongside open prompts.
Aim for once every 2-4 weeks to avoid fatigue but keep feedback fresh and actionable.
Tag members, offer light incentives, and always acknowledge responses to build trust and participation.
Summarize key themes, share outcomes with the group, and use insights to guide future improvements.
Thank members for honest input, address concerns openly, and show how feedback will inform positive change.
Yes, they are designed to work at any community size and can help new groups grow faster through engagement.
Absolutely, edit wording to match your community's voice or add specific context to fit your needs.
Start with low-barrier, easy prompts and personally invite responses to gradually boost engagement.