Handcrafted Resource Sharing Post Ideas for Writing Community Leaders

Writers crave fresh tools and resources, but digging out the best ones takes time. This template library solves that by giving you ready-made posts to share valuable writing resources with your community. Help members grow their craft and boost participation with every post.

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Why This Works

Resource sharing is one of the most trusted ways to provide value in writing communities. Members often look to peers and moderators for recommendations to save time, improve their skills, or overcome creative blocks. By curating and spotlighting helpful tools, articles, or references, you build your reputation as a supportive leader.

Sharing resources also sparks conversation and invites members to contribute their own finds. This collaborative environment increases engagement and makes members feel invested in the community's growth. When people see practical benefits, they are more likely to return, participate, and share their experiences with others.

42 Ready-to-Use Templates

1

Check out this free grammar tool I found - it catches tricky errors fast. Has anyone else tried it?

💡 Example: "Check out this free grammar tool I found - it catches tricky errors fast. Has anyone else tried it?"

🔴 High Engagement Barrier 👤 Average #tool #grammar #discussion
2

I just read an article on building strong character arcs. Want the link?

💡 Example: "I just read an article on building strong character arcs. Want the link?"

🟡 Medium Engagement Barrier 👤 Irregular #article #character #learning
3

Here is a list of writing prompts for anyone feeling stuck today.

💡 Example: "Here is a list of writing prompts for anyone feeling stuck today."

🟡 Medium Engagement Barrier 👤 Frequent #prompt #motivation #list
4

This plotting worksheet has helped me organize my stories. Download it here and let me know your thoughts.

💡 Example: "This plotting worksheet has helped me organize my stories. Download it here and let me know your thoughts."

🔴 High Engagement Barrier 👤 Frequent #worksheet #plotting #feedback
5

If you need help with pacing, this video breaks it down perfectly.

💡 Example: "If you need help with pacing, this video breaks it down perfectly."

🟡 Medium Engagement Barrier 👤 Average #video #pacing #education
6

Sharing a podcast episode on writing habits. Who else loves learning through audio?

💡 Example: "Sharing a podcast episode on writing habits. Who else loves learning through audio?"

🟡 Medium Engagement Barrier 👤 Irregular #podcast #habits #audio
7

Here is my favorite thesaurus website for finding new words.

💡 Example: "Here is my favorite thesaurus website for finding new words."

🟢 Low Engagement Barrier 👤 Lurker #tool #vocabulary #reference
8

Found a free eBook on world-building. DM me if you want the link.

💡 Example: "Found a free eBook on world-building. DM me if you want the link."

🟡 Medium Engagement Barrier 👤 Average #ebook #world-building #free
9

This checklist helps me edit my drafts faster - I highly recommend trying it.

💡 Example: "This checklist helps me edit my drafts faster - I highly recommend trying it."

🟡 Medium Engagement Barrier 👤 Average #checklist #editing #recommendation
10

If you struggle with dialogue, this guide has practical tips.

💡 Example: "If you struggle with dialogue, this guide has practical tips."

🟡 Medium Engagement Barrier 👤 Average #guide #dialogue #tips
11

I use this distraction blocker app during writing sprints. It works wonders.

💡 Example: "I use this distraction blocker app during writing sprints. It works wonders."

🟢 Low Engagement Barrier 👤 Lurker #app #focus #writing sprint
12

Try this online timer to boost your productivity during writing sessions.

💡 Example: "Try this online timer to boost your productivity during writing sessions."

🟡 Medium Engagement Barrier 👤 Irregular #tool #productivity #timer
13

Here is a free PDF with story structure templates. Who wants a copy?

💡 Example: "Here is a free PDF with story structure templates. Who wants a copy?"

🔴 High Engagement Barrier 👤 Average #template #structure #PDF
14

Just discovered this subreddit for writing feedback. Anyone else using it?

💡 Example: "Just discovered this subreddit for writing feedback. Anyone else using it?"

🟡 Medium Engagement Barrier 👤 Frequent #community #feedback #discussion
15

I found a site that lists writing contests with no entry fees.

💡 Example: "I found a site that lists writing contests with no entry fees."

🟢 Low Engagement Barrier 👤 Lurker #contest #free #opportunity
16

If you need inspiration, check out this weekly prompt newsletter.

💡 Example: "If you need inspiration, check out this weekly prompt newsletter."

🟢 Low Engagement Barrier 👤 Irregular #newsletter #prompt #inspiration
17

This YouTube channel explains literary devices so clearly. Worth a watch.

💡 Example: "This YouTube channel explains literary devices so clearly. Worth a watch."

🟡 Medium Engagement Barrier 👤 Average #youtube #literary devices #learning
18

Sharing a free course on self-editing for fiction writers. Who is interested?

💡 Example: "Sharing a free course on self-editing for fiction writers. Who is interested?"

🔴 High Engagement Barrier 👤 Average #course #editing #fiction
19

This blog post on beating writer's block helped me last month.

💡 Example: "This blog post on beating writer's block helped me last month."

🟢 Low Engagement Barrier 👤 Lurker #blog #writer's block #story
20

If you use Scrivener, check out this quickstart video guide.

💡 Example: "If you use Scrivener, check out this quickstart video guide."

🟡 Medium Engagement Barrier 👤 Irregular #tool #scrivener #video
21

I compiled a list of free beta reading resources. Let me know if you want it.

💡 Example: "I compiled a list of free beta reading resources. Let me know if you want it."

🔴 High Engagement Barrier 👤 Frequent #beta reading #list #free
22

This online dictionary includes pronunciation audio for tricky words.

💡 Example: "This online dictionary includes pronunciation audio for tricky words."

🟢 Low Engagement Barrier 👤 Lurker #dictionary #audio #tool
23

Check out this spreadsheet template for tracking submissions.

💡 Example: "Check out this spreadsheet template for tracking submissions."

🟡 Medium Engagement Barrier 👤 Average #template #submissions #organization
24

Sharing a quick guide to writing compelling query letters.

💡 Example: "Sharing a quick guide to writing compelling query letters."

🟡 Medium Engagement Barrier 👤 Irregular #guide #query #publishing
25

This database has thousands of writing markets. DM if you want access.

💡 Example: "This database has thousands of writing markets. DM if you want access."

🔴 High Engagement Barrier 👤 Top #database #markets #access
26

Here is a great blog for poetry techniques. Anyone else follow it?

💡 Example: "Here is a great blog for poetry techniques. Anyone else follow it?"

🟡 Medium Engagement Barrier 👤 Irregular #blog #poetry #techniques
27

For those interested in flash fiction, this site posts daily challenges.

💡 Example: "For those interested in flash fiction, this site posts daily challenges."

🟢 Low Engagement Barrier 👤 Lurker #flash fiction #challenge #site
28

I use this tracker for my daily word count goals. Want the template?

💡 Example: "I use this tracker for my daily word count goals. Want the template?"

🟡 Medium Engagement Barrier 👤 Average #tracker #productivity #template
29

Found a free app that helps organize research notes for novels.

💡 Example: "Found a free app that helps organize research notes for novels."

🟢 Low Engagement Barrier 👤 Lurker #app #research #organization
30

This checklist covers everything for final manuscript review. Who wants it?

💡 Example: "This checklist covers everything for final manuscript review. Who wants it?"

🔴 High Engagement Barrier 👤 Average #checklist #manuscript #review
31

Sharing a free template for outlining short stories.

💡 Example: "Sharing a free template for outlining short stories."

🟡 Medium Engagement Barrier 👤 Irregular #template #outline #short story
32

New to screenwriting? This free course is a great starting point.

💡 Example: "New to screenwriting? This free course is a great starting point."

🟡 Medium Engagement Barrier 👤 Irregular #course #screenwriting #beginner
33

This online tool helps generate character names. Try it for your next project.

💡 Example: "This online tool helps generate character names. Try it for your next project."

🟡 Medium Engagement Barrier 👤 Average #tool #character #generator
34

I use this free tracker to log my writing submissions. Happy to share it.

💡 Example: "I use this free tracker to log my writing submissions. Happy to share it."

🟡 Medium Engagement Barrier 👤 Frequent #tracker #submissions #free
35

If you want to improve your pacing, this infographic sums up key tips.

💡 Example: "If you want to improve your pacing, this infographic sums up key tips."

🟡 Medium Engagement Barrier 👤 Average #infographic #pacing #tips
36

Here is a downloadable cheat sheet for showing vs telling.

💡 Example: "Here is a downloadable cheat sheet for showing vs telling."

🟡 Medium Engagement Barrier 👤 Average #cheat sheet #show vs tell #download
37

Found a webinar replay on writing query letters. Let me know if you want the link.

💡 Example: "Found a webinar replay on writing query letters. Let me know if you want the link."

🔴 High Engagement Barrier 👤 Irregular #webinar #query letter #video
38

This glossary explains common publishing terms for new writers.

💡 Example: "This glossary explains common publishing terms for new writers."

🟢 Low Engagement Barrier 👤 Lurker #glossary #publishing #education
39

I collected a list of writing podcasts by genre. Comment if you want to see it.

💡 Example: "I collected a list of writing podcasts by genre. Comment if you want to see it."

🔴 High Engagement Barrier 👤 Top #podcast #genre #list
40

For anyone outlining a novel, this template is super helpful.

💡 Example: "For anyone outlining a novel, this template is super helpful."

🟡 Medium Engagement Barrier 👤 Average #outline #novel #template
41

This Reddit thread has tons of great writing exercises. Give them a try.

💡 Example: "This Reddit thread has tons of great writing exercises. Give them a try."

🟡 Medium Engagement Barrier 👤 Frequent #reddit #exercise #community
42

Sharing a free calendar template for planning your writing year.

💡 Example: "Sharing a free calendar template for planning your writing year."

🟡 Medium Engagement Barrier 👤 Average #calendar #planning #template

How to Use These Templates

Select a template that matches your resource. Fill in specific details such as the resource name, link, or a brief description. Post it to your group, forum, or social channel, and invite members to engage by trying it out or sharing their feedback. Rotate different resource types to keep your content fresh and relevant. Encourage follow-up by asking for user experiences or additional suggestions.

Best Practices

  • Always preview and vet resources before sharing.
  • Explain how the resource solves a common writing problem.
  • Encourage members to share their own favorite resources.
  • Follow up to gather feedback on shared tools.
  • Use a variety of resource types, such as tools, articles, and videos.

All Platforms Tips

These templates are designed for all platforms. Adjust formatting to fit your space, such as using hashtags on Twitter, images on Instagram, or embedded links in forums. Always comply with platform guidelines and optimize post length for your audience's attention span.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I choose which resource to share with my writing community?

Select resources that address common pain points or questions in your group. Make sure the resource is reputable, relevant, and accessible to most members.

How often should I post resource sharing content?

Aim for a consistent schedule, such as weekly or biweekly. Too many posts can overwhelm members, so balance resource sharing with other content types.

Should I always include a call to action?

A call to action boosts engagement, but it is not required for every post. Mix direct CTAs with informative shares to keep your content natural.

Can I share paid resources, or should I stick to free ones?

Free resources generally see higher engagement. If sharing paid tools, be transparent and explain why they are worth the investment.

How do I encourage members to share their own resources?

End posts with questions or invitations to share. Highlight member contributions in future posts to reinforce participation.

What if a shared resource becomes outdated?

Regularly review and update your resource templates. If a resource is no longer relevant, remove or replace the template.

Do these templates work for both new and experienced writers?

Yes, the templates are designed to provide value to writers at all levels. You can adjust the resource type or language to better match your audience.

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