Struggling to keep your non-fiction writing community resourceful and engaged? Tap into collective expertise with ready-to-use Recommend a Resource templates. Empower members to share their favorite tools, articles, and more for everyone's benefit.
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Recommendation posts activate social proof and peer learning, two powerful motivators in any knowledge-driven community. When members share resources they trust, others are more likely to try them out and join the conversation. This not only sparks authentic engagement but also uncovers hidden gems that benefit everyone.
Sharing resources is especially effective in non-fiction writing communities, where practical tools, insightful articles, and learning materials are crucial. By making it easy to recommend and explain why something is valuable, you foster a culture of generosity and collaboration. This leads to deeper connections and ongoing knowledge exchange.
What is one non-fiction writing tool you could not live without? Share your favorite and why.
💡 Example: "What is one non-fiction writing tool you could not live without? Share your favorite and why."
Recommend a podcast episode that helped you improve your research or writing process.
💡 Example: "Recommend a podcast episode that helped you improve your research or writing process."
Is there a YouTube channel you watch for non-fiction writing tips? Drop the link and tell us what you learned.
💡 Example: "Is there a YouTube channel you watch for non-fiction writing tips? Drop the link and tell us what you learned."
Share an article that changed the way you approach outlining your work.
💡 Example: "Share an article that changed the way you approach outlining your work."
What grammar or editing tool do you rely on? Let us know how it helps your non-fiction writing.
💡 Example: "What grammar or editing tool do you rely on? Let us know how it helps your non-fiction writing."
Have you read a book on storytelling for non-fiction lately? Recommend one and share a key takeaway.
💡 Example: "Have you read a book on storytelling for non-fiction lately? Recommend one and share a key takeaway."
What resource helped you most with self-editing? Please post a link or description.
💡 Example: "What resource helped you most with self-editing? Please post a link or description."
Share a tip, tool, or website that makes fact-checking easier for you.
💡 Example: "Share a tip, tool, or website that makes fact-checking easier for you."
Is there an online community or forum that supports your writing journey? Tell us why you like it.
💡 Example: "Is there an online community or forum that supports your writing journey? Tell us why you like it."
Which newsletter do you subscribe to for non-fiction writing inspiration? Share the link.
💡 Example: "Which newsletter do you subscribe to for non-fiction writing inspiration? Share the link."
Recommend a digital calendar or planner that helps you organize your writing schedule.
💡 Example: "Recommend a digital calendar or planner that helps you organize your writing schedule."
What resource helped you land your first non-fiction publication? Share your story.
💡 Example: "What resource helped you land your first non-fiction publication? Share your story."
Do you use any citation tools for your references? Name your favorite and explain why.
💡 Example: "Do you use any citation tools for your references? Name your favorite and explain why."
Share a free resource that helps improve clarity in non-fiction writing.
💡 Example: "Share a free resource that helps improve clarity in non-fiction writing."
What blog do you follow for non-fiction writing advice? Tell us what you like about it.
💡 Example: "What blog do you follow for non-fiction writing advice? Tell us what you like about it."
Is there a book about building writing habits that you recommend? Share the title and author.
💡 Example: "Is there a book about building writing habits that you recommend? Share the title and author."
Post a link to an online course that improved your non-fiction writing skills.
💡 Example: "Post a link to an online course that improved your non-fiction writing skills."
What is your go-to resource for market research before pitching a piece?
💡 Example: "What is your go-to resource for market research before pitching a piece?"
Share a template you use for structuring articles or essays.
💡 Example: "Share a template you use for structuring articles or essays."
Do you follow any Twitter accounts for non-fiction writing advice? Recommend your top pick.
💡 Example: "Do you follow any Twitter accounts for non-fiction writing advice? Recommend your top pick."
What is the most underrated resource that helped you with nonfiction book proposals?
💡 Example: "What is the most underrated resource that helped you with nonfiction book proposals?"
Post a link to a free or low-cost resource for finding interview subjects.
💡 Example: "Post a link to a free or low-cost resource for finding interview subjects."
Which style guide do you rely on most and why? How does it help your writing?
💡 Example: "Which style guide do you rely on most and why? How does it help your writing?"
Is there a favorite writing prompt generator you use for non-fiction topics?
💡 Example: "Is there a favorite writing prompt generator you use for non-fiction topics?"
Share a video or webinar that taught you something new about voice in non-fiction writing.
💡 Example: "Share a video or webinar that taught you something new about voice in non-fiction writing."
What resource do you wish you had found sooner in your writing journey?
💡 Example: "What resource do you wish you had found sooner in your writing journey?"
Recommend an accountability group, app, or method that keeps you on track with writing goals.
💡 Example: "Recommend an accountability group, app, or method that keeps you on track with writing goals."
Is there an editing checklist you use? Share the link or describe your top checkpoints.
💡 Example: "Is there an editing checklist you use? Share the link or describe your top checkpoints."
What app helps you manage your writing research or notes? Tell us how it works for you.
💡 Example: "What app helps you manage your writing research or notes? Tell us how it works for you."
Share a website with reliable statistics or data for non-fiction writers.
💡 Example: "Share a website with reliable statistics or data for non-fiction writers."
Recommend a resource for improving your writing pitch emails.
💡 Example: "Recommend a resource for improving your writing pitch emails."
What is one online dictionary or thesaurus you always use? Share why it is helpful.
💡 Example: "What is one online dictionary or thesaurus you always use? Share why it is helpful."
Post a link to a writing challenge or contest for non-fiction writers.
💡 Example: "Post a link to a writing challenge or contest for non-fiction writers."
Is there a favorite publishing industry report or trend source you follow?
💡 Example: "Is there a favorite publishing industry report or trend source you follow?"
What resource helps you handle writer's block when working on non-fiction?
💡 Example: "What resource helps you handle writer's block when working on non-fiction?"
Share a must-read article for writers starting out in non-fiction.
💡 Example: "Share a must-read article for writers starting out in non-fiction."
Which online magazine or journal do you read for inspiration or market research?
💡 Example: "Which online magazine or journal do you read for inspiration or market research?"
Recommend a resource for querying literary agents in non-fiction.
💡 Example: "Recommend a resource for querying literary agents in non-fiction."
Share a tool or method that helps you track submissions and deadlines.
💡 Example: "Share a tool or method that helps you track submissions and deadlines."
What resource helps you with writing compelling nonfiction book titles?
💡 Example: "What resource helps you with writing compelling nonfiction book titles?"
Post your favorite website for nonfiction writing prompts and exercises.
💡 Example: "Post your favorite website for nonfiction writing prompts and exercises."
To use these templates, simply copy and paste them into your platform of choice. Adapt the wording to fit your community's voice or add specific topics to make the prompt even more relevant. Encourage members to provide a brief explanation or example of how they use the resource, and always thank them for contributing. Rotate through different template styles to keep content fresh and appealing to all engagement levels.
These templates are designed for all platforms. On forums and Facebook Groups, pin resource threads for easy access. On Slack or Discord, use dedicated channels or threads for resource sharing. For newsletters or email, include a callout for recommended resources in each edition. Always invite follow-up discussion regardless of platform.
To maximize relevance, customize prompts based on the genre. For memoir writers, focus on resources like narrative structure guides, personal essay collections, or workshops on voice and authenticity. For investigative journalism, templates should encourage sharing tools like fact-checking databases, FOIA request tutorials, or reference books on ethics. Segmenting templates by sub-genre ensures members receive recommendations pertinent to their writing focus.
Use template language that specifically asks members to distinguish between content creation resources (like citation managers, primary source archives, or interview databases) and craft development resources (such as style guides, narrative nonfiction anthologies, or books on revision). This helps writers at different stages find what they need, and encourages knowledgeable members to share targeted expertise.
Include a template section encouraging members to note accessibility (free/open access, subscription, academic-only) and, if possible, to suggest alternative resources. This transparency helps members with limited budgets and promotes inclusivity within the community by surfacing freely available or library-accessible options.
Yes, segmenting recommendations by process stage allows members to find resources matched to their immediate needs, such as finding archive sources during research or grammar/style checkers during editing. This mirrors the workflow of non-fiction projects and keeps discussions organized and actionable.
Encourage members to provide context for their recommendations, such as why they trust a source, how they’ve used it, and any known limitations. Consider adding a template prompt for members to indicate the reliability, peer-review status, or potential biases of a resource. Moderators can step in to facilitate respectful discussion when disagreements arise.
Include template prompts specifically asking for resources on ethics, sensitivity reading, and best practices for interviewing or representing real people and communities. For example, ask members to recommend handbooks on navigating consent, protecting sources, or addressing bias in reporting, which are crucial topics in responsible non-fiction writing.
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