Non-fiction writing communities often face persistent myths that confuse or discourage writers. Our Myth Buster templates help you challenge misconceptions, spark meaningful discussion, and share reliable facts. Use these ready-to-go prompts to foster clarity, curiosity, and credibility in your group.
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Myth Buster content taps into our natural curiosity and skepticism. When a well-known belief is challenged, it grabs attention and encourages members to think critically. This not only drives engagement but also promotes a culture of learning and accuracy, which is vital for non-fiction writers.
By inviting discussion and then providing clear, sourced information, Myth Buster posts empower members to update their knowledge and share their own experiences. This approach builds trust, encourages participation, and helps communities stay focused on facts rather than rumors or outdated ideas.
Myth or Fact: You have to be an expert to write non-fiction. What do you think?
💡 Example: "Myth or Fact: You have to be an expert to write non-fiction. What do you think?"
Many say non-fiction must be 100 percent objective. Is this true?
💡 Example: "Many say non-fiction must be 100 percent objective. Is this true?"
Myth: Only famous people get non-fiction book deals. Share your thoughts!
💡 Example: "Myth: Only famous people get non-fiction book deals. Share your thoughts!"
Have you heard that non-fiction writing cannot include narrative techniques? Let's discuss.
💡 Example: "Have you heard that non-fiction writing cannot include narrative techniques? Let's discuss."
Myth: Longer non-fiction books are always more credible. Fact or fiction?
💡 Example: "Myth: Longer non-fiction books are always more credible. Fact or fiction?"
Some believe you need a literary agent for every non-fiction book. True or false?
💡 Example: "Some believe you need a literary agent for every non-fiction book. True or false?"
Myth: Self-published non-fiction is never taken seriously. Do you agree?
💡 Example: "Myth: Self-published non-fiction is never taken seriously. Do you agree?"
Do you think non-fiction is always boring? Let's challenge this idea.
💡 Example: "Do you think non-fiction is always boring? Let's challenge this idea."
Myth: Non-fiction writers do not need to revise much. Fact check!
💡 Example: "Myth: Non-fiction writers do not need to revise much. Fact check!"
Some say all non-fiction must include footnotes. Is this accurate?
💡 Example: "Some say all non-fiction must include footnotes. Is this accurate?"
Myth Buster: You cannot use dialogue in non-fiction. What is your experience?
💡 Example: "Myth Buster: You cannot use dialogue in non-fiction. What is your experience?"
Heard this one? Only academics can write non-fiction. Thoughts?
💡 Example: "Heard this one? Only academics can write non-fiction. Thoughts?"
Myth: Non-fiction books do not need a strong hook. Agree or disagree?
💡 Example: "Myth: Non-fiction books do not need a strong hook. Agree or disagree?"
Do you believe non-fiction writers work alone? Let's explore this idea.
💡 Example: "Do you believe non-fiction writers work alone? Let's explore this idea."
Myth: Research is only for academic non-fiction. Fact or fiction?
💡 Example: "Myth: Research is only for academic non-fiction. Fact or fiction?"
Some claim non-fiction cannot be creative. What is your view?
💡 Example: "Some claim non-fiction cannot be creative. What is your view?"
Myth or truth: You must have a publisher to be successful in non-fiction.
💡 Example: "Myth or truth: You must have a publisher to be successful in non-fiction."
Do you think all non-fiction must be written in third person? Share your experience.
💡 Example: "Do you think all non-fiction must be written in third person? Share your experience."
Myth Buster: Non-fiction cannot be emotional. What are your thoughts?
💡 Example: "Myth Buster: Non-fiction cannot be emotional. What are your thoughts?"
Some believe non-fiction books do not sell well. What has been your experience?
💡 Example: "Some believe non-fiction books do not sell well. What has been your experience?"
Myth: Only print non-fiction books are credible. Do you agree?
💡 Example: "Myth: Only print non-fiction books are credible. Do you agree?"
Have you heard that non-fiction writing is always serious? Let's talk.
💡 Example: "Have you heard that non-fiction writing is always serious? Let's talk."
Myth: Editors do not work on non-fiction manuscripts. What do you think?
💡 Example: "Myth: Editors do not work on non-fiction manuscripts. What do you think?"
Some say you cannot use personal stories in non-fiction. Is this true?
💡 Example: "Some say you cannot use personal stories in non-fiction. Is this true?"
Myth: Facts alone are enough for great non-fiction. Agree or disagree?
💡 Example: "Myth: Facts alone are enough for great non-fiction. Agree or disagree?"
Is it true that non-fiction books do not need a compelling title?
💡 Example: "Is it true that non-fiction books do not need a compelling title?"
Myth Buster: Only long non-fiction articles get published. What do you think?
💡 Example: "Myth Buster: Only long non-fiction articles get published. What do you think?"
Have you heard non-fiction writers do not need a platform? Let's discuss.
💡 Example: "Have you heard non-fiction writers do not need a platform? Let's discuss."
Myth: You cannot use humor in non-fiction. Agree or disagree?
💡 Example: "Myth: You cannot use humor in non-fiction. Agree or disagree?"
Do you think non-fiction must avoid all bias? Share your perspective.
💡 Example: "Do you think non-fiction must avoid all bias? Share your perspective."
Myth: Only traditional publishers provide editing. Is this still true?
💡 Example: "Myth: Only traditional publishers provide editing. Is this still true?"
Some say fact-checking is optional in non-fiction. What do you think?
💡 Example: "Some say fact-checking is optional in non-fiction. What do you think?"
Myth Buster: You must have a PhD to publish non-fiction. Thoughts?
💡 Example: "Myth Buster: You must have a PhD to publish non-fiction. Thoughts?"
Is it a myth that non-fiction cannot use suspense techniques?
💡 Example: "Is it a myth that non-fiction cannot use suspense techniques?"
Myth: Only certain topics work for non-fiction books. What do you think?
💡 Example: "Myth: Only certain topics work for non-fiction books. What do you think?"
Some believe self-editing is enough for non-fiction. Agree or disagree?
💡 Example: "Some believe self-editing is enough for non-fiction. Agree or disagree?"
Myth Buster: Non-fiction cannot include opinion. Is this true?
💡 Example: "Myth Buster: Non-fiction cannot include opinion. Is this true?"
Heard this? Non-fiction books do not need marketing. What is your take?
💡 Example: "Heard this? Non-fiction books do not need marketing. What is your take?"
Myth: Only journalists can write investigative non-fiction. Agree?
💡 Example: "Myth: Only journalists can write investigative non-fiction. Agree?"
To use these templates, choose a myth relevant to your community and post it as a prompt. Invite members to share their thoughts or experiences before revealing the correct information, ideally with a reliable citation. Encourage respectful debate and follow up with additional resources or questions to keep the conversation going. Rotate different myths weekly or monthly to keep the content fresh and interactive.
For all platforms, adjust your post length and format for the medium. Use concise prompts for Twitter or short-form channels and provide more context for Facebook, Discord, or forums. Always include a clear call to action and a reliable source. Use polls for quick engagement or threaded replies for deeper discussions.
Set clear rules for discussion, encourage evidence-based replies, and moderate any heated exchanges quickly.
Use reputable publications, academic journals, established news outlets, and industry experts for citations.
Weekly or bi-weekly works well to maintain interest and avoid overwhelming your community.
Yes, they are designed for all platforms. Adjust the length or format as needed for each channel.
Acknowledge sensitivities, provide neutral language, and moderate closely. Avoid divisive topics if unsure.
Tag members, use polls, and ask for personal experiences to give everyone an easy way to contribute.
Wait for initial responses to build engagement, then share the fact with a credible source.