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.
Aim to use feedback templates regularly but not so often that members feel overwhelmed. Once a week or biweekly works well for most communities.
Acknowledge all feedback, thank contributors, and share any actions you plan to take as a result. This builds trust and shows members their input matters.
Use low-barrier questions and reassure members that all opinions are welcome. Consider tagging or messaging quieter members directly.
Absolutely. Tailor the templates to fit your current discussions, resources, or community goals for best results.
Respond professionally and thank members for their honesty. Address issues constructively and avoid taking criticism personally.
Yes, these templates are designed to work for both private and public self publishing communities on any platform.
Track engagement metrics like comments, likes, and participation rates. Review the quality and actionability of the feedback received.