Struggling to spark meaningful discussions or drive engagement in your self publishing community? Fact or Fiction post templates are your secret weapon to break the ice and get members talking. These ready-to-use prompts challenge assumptions, encourage conversation, and make learning fun.
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Fact or Fiction prompts tap into our natural curiosity and love for challenging what we think we know. When community members are presented with a statement that could go either way, it invites them to pause, think, and participate by guessing or sharing what they believe. This interactive approach transforms passive readers into active contributors.
In self publishing, myths, misconceptions, and surprising facts abound. Leveraging these with Fact or Fiction posts not only educates your audience but also builds trust and rapport. The sense of discovery and the friendly competition to get the answer right can make your community feel more dynamic, welcoming, and collaborative.
Fact or Fiction: You need an agent to self publish a book.
💡 Example: "Fact or Fiction: You need an agent to self publish a book. What do you think?"
Fact or Fiction: ISBNs are required for every self published ebook.
💡 Example: "Fact or Fiction: ISBNs are required for every self published ebook. Is this true?"
Fact or Fiction: Self published books never hit bestseller lists.
💡 Example: "Fact or Fiction: Self published books never hit bestseller lists. Share your answer!"
Fact or Fiction: Amazon has exclusive rights to your book if you publish through KDP Select.
💡 Example: "Fact or Fiction: Amazon has exclusive rights to your book if you publish through KDP Select. What do you think?"
Fact or Fiction: You can edit your self published book after it goes live.
💡 Example: "Fact or Fiction: You can edit your self published book after it goes live. Guess below!"
Fact or Fiction: Most self published authors make a full-time living from their books.
💡 Example: "Fact or Fiction: Most self published authors make a full-time living from their books. What is your answer?"
Fact or Fiction: Using a pen name is not allowed on major publishing platforms.
💡 Example: "Fact or Fiction: Using a pen name is not allowed on major publishing platforms."
Fact or Fiction: You need to pay to get your book listed on Amazon.
💡 Example: "Fact or Fiction: You need to pay to get your book listed on Amazon. Fact or Fiction?"
Fact or Fiction: Print on demand means you must order a minimum number of copies.
💡 Example: "Fact or Fiction: Print on demand means you must order a minimum number of copies. True or False?"
Fact or Fiction: Book covers play a bigger role in sales than book descriptions.
💡 Example: "Fact or Fiction: Book covers play a bigger role in sales than book descriptions. What is your experience?"
Fact or Fiction: You can self publish in multiple languages on the same platform.
💡 Example: "Fact or Fiction: You can self publish in multiple languages on the same platform. Any thoughts?"
Fact or Fiction: Formatting mistakes can get your book removed from online stores.
💡 Example: "Fact or Fiction: Formatting mistakes can get your book removed from online stores. What do you think?"
Fact or Fiction: All self published books require a copyright registration.
💡 Example: "Fact or Fiction: All self published books require a copyright registration. Fact or Fiction?"
Fact or Fiction: Self publishing is only for fiction writers.
💡 Example: "Fact or Fiction: Self publishing is only for fiction writers."
Fact or Fiction: You need a professional editor before self publishing.
💡 Example: "Fact or Fiction: You need a professional editor before self publishing. Do you agree?"
Fact or Fiction: Self published books can be stocked in brick and mortar stores.
💡 Example: "Fact or Fiction: Self published books can be stocked in brick and mortar stores. Share your thoughts!"
Fact or Fiction: Kindle Unlimited pays authors a flat fee per book read.
💡 Example: "Fact or Fiction: Kindle Unlimited pays authors a flat fee per book read. Fact or Fiction?"
Fact or Fiction: You can self publish a book for free.
💡 Example: "Fact or Fiction: You can self publish a book for free. What do you think?"
Fact or Fiction: Reviews can be removed from your book listing without notice.
💡 Example: "Fact or Fiction: Reviews can be removed from your book listing without notice. Any experience?"
Fact or Fiction: Self published books are never nominated for literary awards.
💡 Example: "Fact or Fiction: Self published books are never nominated for literary awards. Comment with your answer!"
Fact or Fiction: Formatting for print and ebook is exactly the same.
💡 Example: "Fact or Fiction: Formatting for print and ebook is exactly the same."
Fact or Fiction: You can use stock images for your book cover if you buy a license.
💡 Example: "Fact or Fiction: You can use stock images for your book cover if you buy a license. Fact or Fiction?"
Fact or Fiction: Self published authors keep all their book rights.
💡 Example: "Fact or Fiction: Self published authors keep all their book rights. Is this true?"
Fact or Fiction: You can publish under multiple genres with the same author account.
💡 Example: "Fact or Fiction: You can publish under multiple genres with the same author account. What do you think?"
Fact or Fiction: Only novels can be self published, not short stories or poetry.
💡 Example: "Fact or Fiction: Only novels can be self published, not short stories or poetry."
Fact or Fiction: Self publishing success is all about marketing.
💡 Example: "Fact or Fiction: Self publishing success is all about marketing. Share your opinion!"
Fact or Fiction: You must use your real name when self publishing.
💡 Example: "Fact or Fiction: You must use your real name when self publishing."
Fact or Fiction: Self published books often have more typos than traditionally published books.
💡 Example: "Fact or Fiction: Self published books often have more typos than traditionally published books. What do you think?"
Fact or Fiction: You can update your book file and cover anytime after publishing.
💡 Example: "Fact or Fiction: You can update your book file and cover anytime after publishing. Fact or Fiction?"
Fact or Fiction: Self published audiobooks must be sold only through Audible.
💡 Example: "Fact or Fiction: Self published audiobooks must be sold only through Audible. Yes or no?"
Fact or Fiction: You can publish a book even if you do not own a business.
💡 Example: "Fact or Fiction: You can publish a book even if you do not own a business. Fact or Fiction?"
Fact or Fiction: Self publishing platforms provide free ISBNs.
💡 Example: "Fact or Fiction: Self publishing platforms provide free ISBNs. What is your answer?"
Fact or Fiction: Formatting your book for print is more complex than for ebook.
💡 Example: "Fact or Fiction: Formatting your book for print is more complex than for ebook. Thoughts?"
Fact or Fiction: Self published books cannot be found in libraries.
💡 Example: "Fact or Fiction: Self published books cannot be found in libraries. Fact or Fiction?"
Fact or Fiction: You can publish illustrated books as a self published author.
💡 Example: "Fact or Fiction: You can publish illustrated books as a self published author."
Fact or Fiction: Self publishing royalties are paid monthly.
💡 Example: "Fact or Fiction: Self publishing royalties are paid monthly. Yes or no?"
Fact or Fiction: You must use DRM protection for all self published ebooks.
💡 Example: "Fact or Fiction: You must use DRM protection for all self published ebooks."
Fact or Fiction: You can publish a book entirely using free tools and resources.
💡 Example: "Fact or Fiction: You can publish a book entirely using free tools and resources. Is this possible?"
Fact or Fiction: Self publishing is only for new authors.
💡 Example: "Fact or Fiction: Self publishing is only for new authors."
Fact or Fiction: You can change your book's price at any time after publishing.
💡 Example: "Fact or Fiction: You can change your book's price at any time after publishing. Fact or Fiction?"
Fact or Fiction: Self publishing allows you to keep more of your royalties than traditional publishing.
💡 Example: "Fact or Fiction: Self publishing allows you to keep more of your royalties than traditional publishing. What do you think?"
To implement these templates, simply copy and paste a prompt into your community platform of choice. Encourage members to comment with Fact or Fiction, and consider following up with a brief explanation or source. You can use these as weekly features, icebreakers, or conversation starters after quiet periods. For deeper engagement, invite members to share their own Fact or Fiction statements.
Since these templates work on all platforms, tailor your delivery to fit the format. On forums or Facebook groups, use the post as a standalone thread and pin for visibility. On chat platforms like Discord or Slack, share prompts during active hours and use threads or replies for discussion. For platforms with polls, consider letting members vote before revealing the answer.
Aim for once a week or as a regular feature. Too frequent use may reduce their impact and novelty.
Yes, always follow up with a credible source or explanation to educate and build trust.
Encourage respectful discussion and use it as an opportunity to share sources and experiences.
Absolutely. The statements are designed to challenge and engage all knowledge levels.
Yes, feel free to adapt the statements to suit your community's specific interests or genres.
Make prompts easy to answer and consider tagging or personally inviting quiet members to join.
Ensure your facts are accurate and sources are credible to avoid spreading misinformation.