Are you struggling to get honest feedback from your self publishing community? These plug-and-play feedback templates make it easy to spark conversation and collect valuable opinions. Discover how engaging your members can shape the future of your group.
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Community feedback posts work because they create a sense of ownership and involvement among members. When people are asked for their opinions, they feel valued and are more likely to participate in future discussions. This not only increases engagement but also helps you gather a range of perspectives that can inform your next steps.
In self publishing communities, feedback is particularly powerful. Authors and creators are often eager to share their experiences, offer suggestions, and guide the direction of resources or discussions. By openly soliciting input, you foster trust and demonstrate that the community is shaped by its members, not just its leaders.
What is one feature you wish our self publishing group had?
💡 Example: "What is one feature you wish our self publishing group had? Let us know below!"
How helpful did you find our latest resource guide? Share your thoughts.
💡 Example: "How helpful did you find our latest resource guide? Share your thoughts."
Which self publishing topic should we tackle next?
💡 Example: "Which self publishing topic should we tackle next? Comment with your ideas!"
What challenges are you facing in your publishing journey right now?
💡 Example: "What challenges are you facing in your publishing journey right now?"
Did you find the last Q&A session valuable? Tell us why or why not.
💡 Example: "Did you find the last Q&A session valuable? Tell us why or why not."
Vote: Would you prefer more live events or written guides?
💡 Example: "Vote: Would you prefer more live events or written guides?"
What do you like most about our community so far?
💡 Example: "What do you like most about our community so far?"
If you could improve one thing about our discussions, what would it be?
💡 Example: "If you could improve one thing about our discussions, what would it be?"
Which resources have helped you the most on your self publishing path?
💡 Example: "Which resources have helped you the most on your self publishing path?"
How can we make this group more welcoming for new members?
💡 Example: "How can we make this group more welcoming for new members?"
Do you feel your questions get answered quickly enough here?
💡 Example: "Do you feel your questions get answered quickly enough here?"
What is missing from our current resources or guides?
💡 Example: "What is missing from our current resources or guides? Let us know!"
Share one thing you wish you knew when you started self publishing.
💡 Example: "Share one thing you wish you knew when you started self publishing."
How likely are you to recommend this group to other authors?
💡 Example: "How likely are you to recommend this group to other authors?"
Which format do you prefer for tutorials: video, audio, or written?
💡 Example: "Which format do you prefer for tutorials: video, audio, or written?"
What would make our monthly challenges more engaging for you?
💡 Example: "What would make our monthly challenges more engaging for you?"
Is there a guest speaker or topic you want for our next event?
💡 Example: "Is there a guest speaker or topic you want for our next event?"
How easy is it to find what you need in our resource library?
💡 Example: "How easy is it to find what you need in our resource library?"
What motivates you to participate in group discussions?
💡 Example: "What motivates you to participate in group discussions?"
Have you published a book recently? How did the group help you?
💡 Example: "Have you published a book recently? How did the group help you?"
What type of accountability tools would support your publishing goals?
💡 Example: "What type of accountability tools would support your publishing goals?"
Do you prefer weekly, biweekly, or monthly updates from us?
💡 Example: "Do you prefer weekly, biweekly, or monthly updates from us?"
What is your biggest hurdle with marketing your self published book?
💡 Example: "What is your biggest hurdle with marketing your self published book?"
How can we improve our feedback process to serve you better?
💡 Example: "How can we improve our feedback process to serve you better?"
Which part of the publishing process do you want more support with?
💡 Example: "Which part of the publishing process do you want more support with?"
What is one thing you would change about our group rules?
💡 Example: "What is one thing you would change about our group rules?"
How well do our group guidelines support constructive feedback?
💡 Example: "How well do our group guidelines support constructive feedback?"
Share your favorite feature of this community and why it stands out.
💡 Example: "Share your favorite feature of this community and why it stands out."
What would encourage you to share more of your publishing updates?
💡 Example: "What would encourage you to share more of your publishing updates?"
Do you feel comfortable giving and receiving feedback here?
💡 Example: "Do you feel comfortable giving and receiving feedback here?"
What topics do you wish we covered more often?
💡 Example: "What topics do you wish we covered more often? Share below!"
How can we support indie authors more effectively?
💡 Example: "How can we support indie authors more effectively?"
Would you be interested in peer review circles? Why or why not?
💡 Example: "Would you be interested in peer review circles? Why or why not?"
Which book marketing strategies have worked for you?
💡 Example: "Which book marketing strategies have worked for you? Please share!"
What would make you invite more friends to join our group?
💡 Example: "What would make you invite more friends to join our group?"
How do you prefer to receive important community announcements?
💡 Example: "How do you prefer to receive important community announcements?"
Is there any publishing software you want us to review?
💡 Example: "Is there any publishing software you want us to review? Let us know!"
Share one wish for the future of our self publishing community.
💡 Example: "Share one wish for the future of our self publishing community."
What resources would help you grow as a self published author?
💡 Example: "What resources would help you grow as a self published author?"
To use these templates, simply copy and paste them into your community post or discussion thread. Tailor the specifics to your current topic or resource. Be sure to follow up on responses, thank members for their input, and share what you plan to do with the feedback. Rotate different template styles to keep interactions fresh and encourage participation from both new and seasoned members.
For all platforms, use clear formatting and direct tagging or mentions to get attention. On forums, pin feedback threads for visibility. In chats, use brief messages with follow-up prompts. On social media, include relevant hashtags or visuals to increase reach. Always monitor comments and respond promptly to keep the conversation active.
Create feedback threads where members can share their draft blurbs or synopses for critique. Encourage specific, actionable feedback by providing prompts such as 'Is the hook clear?' or 'Does this blurb convey the genre and tone?' This fosters constructive discussion and helps members improve a critical marketing element of their self-published books.
Host 'Cover Battle' posts where authors share two or more cover options and the community votes and comments on which is more marketable for the genre. Encourage members to reference industry trends and genre conventions in their feedback for maximum value.
Start dedicated threads where members can share screenshots or sample pages facing formatting issues (e.g., odd spacing, font problems, image placement). Invite others who have navigated KDP or IngramSpark formatting hurdles to provide targeted advice, including recommended tools or workarounds.
Initiate posts inviting members to share their pricing experiments, referencing real sales data or market research. Ask for feedback on specific price points, promotional pricing, and the impact on royalties and sales volume for both ebooks and print formats.
Create feedback posts focused on launch planning, where members can outline their ARC (Advance Review Copy) or street team strategies and solicit advice. Guide the discussion toward topics like timing, reviewer recruitment, and follow-up tactics specific to indie publishing launches.
Absolutely! Run regular posts where members can submit their Amazon book listings for community review, focusing on elements such as keywords, categories, and product descriptions. Encourage feedback grounded in Amazon SEO best practices and genre conventions for self-published titles.
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