Are you looking for new ways to encourage knowledge sharing in your publishing community? Finding and recommending great resources can be time-consuming, but our ready-to-use templates make it easy for members to share their favorite tools, articles, and more. Empower your community to learn together with engaging, actionable prompts.
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Resource recommendation posts tap into the collective expertise of your publishing community. When members share trusted tools, insightful articles, or helpful videos, the group benefits from diverse perspectives and fresh ideas. This practice builds trust, as people see that their peers are invested in mutual growth and learning.
Psychologically, asking for recommendations leverages social proof and reciprocity. People feel valued when their input is requested and are more likely to contribute when they know their suggestions help others. Over time, these exchanges create a vibrant, collaborative environment where everyone gains access to high-quality knowledge and stays updated on industry trends.
Share a recent article that improved your publishing workflow. What did you learn?
💡 Example: "Share a recent article that improved your publishing workflow. What did you learn?"
Is there a tool you rely on for editing manuscripts? Drop the name and why you love it.
💡 Example: "Is there a tool you rely on for editing manuscripts? Drop the name and why you love it."
Recommend a podcast episode that every publisher should listen to and tell us what stood out.
💡 Example: "Recommend a podcast episode that every publisher should listen to and tell us what stood out."
What resource helped you most when launching your first book? Share the link if you have it.
💡 Example: "What resource helped you most when launching your first book? Share the link if you have it."
Have you found a style guide that makes your editing easier? Post it here and share why.
💡 Example: "Have you found a style guide that makes your editing easier? Post it here and share why."
Suggest a YouTube channel that offers valuable publishing tips. How has it helped you?
💡 Example: "Suggest a YouTube channel that offers valuable publishing tips. How has it helped you?"
What newsletter do you read for publishing industry updates? Share how it keeps you informed.
💡 Example: "What newsletter do you read for publishing industry updates? Share how it keeps you informed."
Is there a website you visit for self-publishing advice? Drop your favorite and why it works for you.
💡 Example: "Is there a website you visit for self-publishing advice? Drop your favorite and why it works for you."
Share the best resource you found for learning about book cover design.
💡 Example: "Share the best resource you found for learning about book cover design."
What online course helped you understand publishing contracts? Tell us your key takeaway.
💡 Example: "What online course helped you understand publishing contracts? Tell us your key takeaway."
Recommend a resource for finding freelance editors in publishing.
💡 Example: "Recommend a resource for finding freelance editors in publishing."
Is there a community or forum that has helped you solve publishing challenges?
💡 Example: "Is there a community or forum that has helped you solve publishing challenges?"
Which blog do you trust for honest publishing reviews? Share a recent article you liked.
💡 Example: "Which blog do you trust for honest publishing reviews? Share a recent article you liked."
Share a platform you use for tracking royalties and sales. What makes it your go-to?
💡 Example: "Share a platform you use for tracking royalties and sales. What makes it your go-to?"
Has a webinar helped you master a publishing topic? Link it and tell us what you learned.
💡 Example: "Has a webinar helped you master a publishing topic? Link it and tell us what you learned."
What is your favorite resource for book marketing strategies?
💡 Example: "What is your favorite resource for book marketing strategies?"
Recommend a template or worksheet that has streamlined your publishing process.
💡 Example: "Recommend a template or worksheet that has streamlined your publishing process."
Is there a legal resource you trust for copyright questions? How did it help you?
💡 Example: "Is there a legal resource you trust for copyright questions? How did it help you?"
Have you used a resource for managing author contracts? Share your experience.
💡 Example: "Have you used a resource for managing author contracts? Share your experience."
Which online group is best for indie publishers? What do you like about it?
💡 Example: "Which online group is best for indie publishers? What do you like about it?"
Share a case study or report that changed how you approach publishing.
💡 Example: "Share a case study or report that changed how you approach publishing."
What app do you use to organize your publishing projects? How does it help you stay on track?
💡 Example: "What app do you use to organize your publishing projects? How does it help you stay on track?"
Recommend a resource for understanding ISBNs or barcodes in publishing.
💡 Example: "Recommend a resource for understanding ISBNs or barcodes in publishing."
Is there a free tool you use for creating book mockups or previews?
💡 Example: "Is there a free tool you use for creating book mockups or previews?"
Share a resource that helped you learn about metadata in publishing.
💡 Example: "Share a resource that helped you learn about metadata in publishing."
What online event or summit provided the most value for your publishing career?
💡 Example: "What online event or summit provided the most value for your publishing career?"
Recommend a video that explains the publishing process for beginners.
💡 Example: "Recommend a video that explains the publishing process for beginners."
Is there a resource that helped you find beta readers? How did it work for you?
💡 Example: "Is there a resource that helped you find beta readers? How did it work for you?"
Which publishing software do you recommend for layout and formatting?
💡 Example: "Which publishing software do you recommend for layout and formatting?"
Share a guide or checklist you use for book launches.
💡 Example: "Share a guide or checklist you use for book launches."
Recommend a platform for managing ARC (Advance Review Copy) distribution.
💡 Example: "Recommend a platform for managing ARC (Advance Review Copy) distribution."
Is there a resource that taught you about accessibility in publishing?
💡 Example: "Is there a resource that taught you about accessibility in publishing?"
What tool do you use for collaborative editing? Share your favorite feature.
💡 Example: "What tool do you use for collaborative editing? Share your favorite feature."
Share your go-to source for publishing news and why you trust it.
💡 Example: "Share your go-to source for publishing news and why you trust it."
Recommend a resource for book pricing strategies.
💡 Example: "Recommend a resource for book pricing strategies."
Is there a social media group for publishers you recommend joining?
💡 Example: "Is there a social media group for publishers you recommend joining?"
What resource helped you learn about international publishing rights?
💡 Example: "What resource helped you learn about international publishing rights?"
Share a data or analytics resource you use to track book performance.
💡 Example: "Share a data or analytics resource you use to track book performance."
Recommend a resource for writing compelling book blurbs.
💡 Example: "Recommend a resource for writing compelling book blurbs."
Is there a must-read resource for understanding ebook formatting?
💡 Example: "Is there a must-read resource for understanding ebook formatting?"
To use these templates, simply copy and paste a prompt into your community platform of choice. Adjust the language or add context if needed to suit your audience. Encourage members to not only share links or resources but also explain why they recommend them and how they have used them in their own work. Follow up with comments or reactions to keep the discussion going and highlight especially useful recommendations.
These templates work across all platforms. On forums, use them to start new threads. In chat or Slack, post as questions to spark quick replies. On social media, pair with a branded hashtag for easy discovery. Adapt tone and length based on the platform's culture and character limits.
You can tailor the templates to ask members to share their experiences with specific editorial tools such as manuscript tracking platforms (e.g., Submittable) or proofreading software (e.g., Grammarly, PerfectIt). Prompting members to compare features, discuss workflow integration, and highlight lesser-known utilities encourages knowledge exchange and helps both novice and experienced publishers find new solutions for their editorial processes.
Customize your Recommend a Resource posts to target particular subfields within publishing. For example, you might ask, 'Which children’s book illustrators have you successfully collaborated with?' or 'What citation management tools do academic publishers on this platform prefer?' This specificity helps members provide more relevant recommendations and builds a valuable, niche knowledge base for your community.
Include a clear disclosure policy in your Recommend a Resource posts, requesting members to state any affiliations when recommending a resource. You can use the templates to remind members to be transparent, ensuring trust and credibility within your publishing group. Moderators should monitor posts and, if necessary, flag or annotate recommendations that could present conflicts of interest.
Absolutely! The templates are ideal for sourcing specialized resources like accessible EPUB conversion vendors or sensitivity readers skilled in particular subjects. By specifying these niche needs in your posts, you’ll help members discover trusted professionals and services that address the challenges of inclusive and accessible publishing.
Frame your Recommend a Resource prompts to focus on rights and permissions topics, such as asking for preferred translation agencies for foreign rights deals or reliable permissions clearance specialists. This not only supports members with guidance for complex rights negotiations but also fosters a collaborative environment where expertise is shared across the publishing spectrum.
Craft your Recommend a Resource posts to explicitly invite comparative feedback, e.g., 'For indie publishers: what has been your experience with IngramSpark vs. Amazon KDP in terms of print quality, royalties, and customer service?' By focusing on practical, experience-based recommendations, you collect actionable insights tailored to publishers navigating distribution decisions.
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