Tired of trying to get your writing community talking? Community Question posts spark real conversations and help members feel heard. Use these templates to invite fresh perspectives and create a vibrant, engaged space.
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Community Question posts tap into the universal desire to be seen and valued. By asking open-ended questions, you invite members to share their ideas and experiences, making them feel like vital contributors. This approach also surfaces diverse viewpoints, sparking richer discussions and helping members learn from each other.
Writers thrive on feedback, inspiration, and connection. When prompted to reflect on their journey or opinions, members become more invested in the community. Well-crafted questions lower the barrier to participation, turning passive readers into active contributors and deepening overall engagement.
What is your favorite writing routine or ritual?
💡 Example: "My favorite writing ritual is making a big mug of tea. What is yours?"
Share a writing tip you wish you knew sooner.
💡 Example: "I wish I knew about outlining early on. Share your best tip below!"
What book or author inspires your writing most?
💡 Example: "Stephen King inspires me most. Who inspires you?"
Describe your biggest writing challenge right now.
💡 Example: "Right now, my biggest challenge is editing. How about you?"
If you could co-write with any writer, living or dead, who would it be?
💡 Example: "I would love to co-write with Octavia Butler. What about you?"
What genre do you love writing in, and why?
💡 Example: "I love writing in fantasy for the world-building. Share your favorite genre!"
How do you handle writer's block?
💡 Example: "I take a walk when I'm stuck. How do you handle writer's block?"
Do you plot or pants your stories? Why?
💡 Example: "I usually pants my stories for spontaneity. What about you?"
What writing tools or apps do you rely on?
💡 Example: "I rely on Scrivener. What tools do you love?"
Share a recent win in your writing journey.
💡 Example: "I finished my first draft! Share your latest win."
What do you find hardest about editing your work?
💡 Example: "I find cutting scenes hardest. What is tough for you?"
Who was your first supporter as a writer?
💡 Example: "My English teacher encouraged me. Who was yours?"
If you could give one piece of advice to new writers, what would it be?
💡 Example: "My advice: just keep writing. What would you say?"
What writing goal are you working toward this month?
💡 Example: "I want to write 10k words this month. What's your goal?"
How do you stay motivated to write?
💡 Example: "I set small milestones. How do you stay on track?"
What is your favorite opening line from your own work?
💡 Example: "My favorite: It was a day for broken pencils. Share yours!"
What writing advice do you disagree with?
💡 Example: "I disagree with 'write every day.' What about you?"
Describe your writing space.
💡 Example: "My space has lots of sticky notes. What's yours like?"
What is one writing-related thing you’re grateful for today?
💡 Example: "I'm grateful for my critique group. Share yours!"
Do you prefer writing short stories, novels, or poetry? Why?
💡 Example: "I prefer poetry for its rhythm. What do you like best?"
What is the best feedback you have ever received?
💡 Example: "Best feedback: 'Make it personal.' What about you?"
If your main character walked into this community, what would they say?
💡 Example: "Mine would say, 'Where is the coffee?' What about yours?"
What writing myth do you want to bust?
💡 Example: "Myth: You need a quiet place to write. Which myth annoys you?"
How do you balance writing with other responsibilities?
💡 Example: "I write in short sprints. How do you make it work?"
What story idea are you most excited about right now?
💡 Example: "I'm excited about my time-travel mystery. What's inspiring you?"
Name a writing habit you want to build this year.
💡 Example: "I want to journal daily. What habit are you building?"
What is your go-to snack or drink while writing?
💡 Example: "Coffee is my go-to. What about you?"
How do you decide when a piece is finished?
💡 Example: "I stop when revisions feel minor. How do you know you are done?"
What trope do you love or hate to write?
💡 Example: "I love found family tropes. Which ones do you like or avoid?"
How do you handle criticism of your writing?
💡 Example: "I take notes and reflect later. How do you respond to critiques?"
What song or playlist helps you get into the writing zone?
💡 Example: "I listen to lo-fi beats. What about you?"
Share a line from your current work in progress.
💡 Example: "Here is mine: The rain whispered secrets. Share yours!"
What writing community helped you grow most?
💡 Example: "NaNoWriMo helped me most. Which community helped you?"
What is your favorite way to overcome self-doubt as a writer?
💡 Example: "I reread old compliments. How do you handle self-doubt?"
If you could write anywhere in the world, where would it be?
💡 Example: "I would write in a cabin in the woods. Where would you go?"
What is your favorite writing prompt of all time?
💡 Example: "My favorite: Start with 'It was a dark and stormy night.' What about you?"
How do you organize your writing ideas?
💡 Example: "I use sticky notes for ideas. How do you stay organized?"
Share one surprising thing you learned about yourself through writing.
💡 Example: "I learned I love writing dialogue. What have you discovered?"
What writing milestone are you looking forward to?
💡 Example: "I'm looking forward to finishing my first novel. What about you?"
What is the most challenging scene you have ever written?
💡 Example: "The hardest scene I wrote was a character's goodbye. What was yours?"
Do you prefer writing by hand or typing? Why?
💡 Example: "I prefer typing for speed. What works for you?"
Start by choosing a template that fits your current content pillar or community theme. Personalize it with your voice or a relevant anecdote to make it feel authentic. Post at peak activity times to maximize visibility, and follow up with replies to keep the conversation flowing. Consider pinning high-performing questions or using them as weekly discussion starters.
Since these templates work for all platforms, adjust the formatting to match your channel. On forums, use bold or italics for emphasis. In chat apps, keep questions concise for quick replies. On social media, pair questions with a relevant image or hashtag.
A Community Question post asks members to share opinions, experiences, or tips related to writing, sparking conversation.
Aim for 1-3 times per week to keep engagement high without overwhelming members.
Absolutely. Adjust the wording or add your own stories to fit your community's style.
Start with simple, relatable questions and tag specific members to encourage responses.
Track replies, likes, and new participants to see which prompts drive the most engagement.
Yes. The questions are broad enough for fiction, nonfiction, poetry, and more.
Monitor discussions, set clear community guidelines, and step in to moderate if needed.
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