Writers often struggle to keep up with the latest tools that can streamline their creative process. Tool of the Day posts give your community practical, bite-sized recommendations to boost productivity and spark new discussions. Use these templates to keep your members inspired and up-to-date.
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Highlighting a Tool of the Day taps into the natural curiosity and growth mindset of writers. By sharing practical tools, you offer immediate value, helping members discover resources that could transform their workflow. This not only positions your community as a helpful space but also encourages daily engagement as members look forward to new recommendations.
These posts foster a culture of sharing and learning. When members see useful tools, they are more likely to comment, ask questions, or share their experiences. This creates a feedback loop where value and participation reinforce each other, strengthening community bonds and making your group a go-to resource for writing support.
Tool of the Day: Have you tried [Tool Name]? It helps writers organize drafts easily. Check it out and let us know your thoughts.
💡 Example: "Tool of the Day: Have you tried Scrivener? It helps writers organize drafts easily. Check it out and let us know your thoughts."
Today's Writing Tool: [Tool Name]. Great for editing and catching typos. Who has used it before?
💡 Example: "Today's Writing Tool: Grammarly. Great for editing and catching typos. Who has used it before?"
Discover [Tool Name] - a free resource to beat writer's block. Try it and share your favorite feature.
💡 Example: "Discover The Most Dangerous Writing App - a free resource to beat writer's block. Try it and share your favorite feature."
Writing Tool Spotlight: [Tool Name]. Perfect for outlining your next story. Would you recommend it?
💡 Example: "Writing Tool Spotlight: Plottr. Perfect for outlining your next story. Would you recommend it?"
Have you used [Tool Name] to track your daily word count? Give it a try and post your progress below.
💡 Example: "Have you used 4thewords to track your daily word count? Give it a try and post your progress below."
Today's pick: [Tool Name]. It helps writers brainstorm character names. Share your favorite results.
💡 Example: "Today's pick: Name Generator. It helps writers brainstorm character names. Share your favorite results."
Check out [Tool Name] for distraction-free writing. Do you prefer minimalist tools?
💡 Example: "Check out FocusWriter for distraction-free writing. Do you prefer minimalist tools?"
Tool of the Day: [Tool Name]. Great for formatting manuscripts. Who's given it a shot?
💡 Example: "Tool of the Day: Vellum. Great for formatting manuscripts. Who's given it a shot?"
Today's resource: [Tool Name] makes tracking submissions easy. Has anyone tried it?
💡 Example: "Today's resource: Duotrope makes tracking submissions easy. Has anyone tried it?"
Discover [Tool Name] for collaborative writing. Tag a friend you would write with.
💡 Example: "Discover Google Docs for collaborative writing. Tag a friend you would write with."
Have you checked out [Tool Name] for idea mapping? Share your latest mind map.
💡 Example: "Have you checked out MindMeister for idea mapping? Share your latest mind map."
Tool tip: [Tool Name] helps with citation management for nonfiction writers.
💡 Example: "Tool tip: Zotero helps with citation management for nonfiction writers."
Today's pick: [Tool Name] for outlining scenes. Who outlines before drafting?
💡 Example: "Today's pick: Milanote for outlining scenes. Who outlines before drafting?"
Try [Tool Name] to organize your research notes. Do you use digital or paper notes?
💡 Example: "Try Evernote to organize your research notes. Do you use digital or paper notes?"
Tool of the Day: [Tool Name] - helps you time writing sprints. What's your favorite writing sprint tool?
💡 Example: "Tool of the Day: Tomato Timer - helps you time writing sprints. What's your favorite writing sprint tool?"
Check out [Tool Name] for distraction blocking. Does it help you stay on task?
💡 Example: "Check out Freedom for distraction blocking. Does it help you stay on task?"
Today's resource: [Tool Name]. Share if you use any writing prompt generators.
💡 Example: "Today's resource: Reedsy. Share if you use any writing prompt generators."
Tool highlight: [Tool Name] - makes self-editing easier with AI suggestions.
💡 Example: "Tool highlight: ProWritingAid - makes self-editing easier with AI suggestions."
Have you tried [Tool Name] for publishing eBooks? Share your experience if you have.
💡 Example: "Have you tried Draft2Digital for publishing eBooks? Share your experience if you have."
Writing Tool of the Day: [Tool Name]. Ideal for screenplay formatting.
💡 Example: "Writing Tool of the Day: Final Draft. Ideal for screenplay formatting."
Try [Tool Name] to track your writing habits over time. Does it help you stay consistent?
💡 Example: "Try Streaks to track your writing habits over time. Does it help you stay consistent?"
Tool of the Day: [Tool Name] for building fantasy maps. Who else is writing fantasy?
💡 Example: "Tool of the Day: Inkarnate for building fantasy maps. Who else is writing fantasy?"
Today's feature: [Tool Name] helps you create timelines for your story.
💡 Example: "Today's feature: Aeon Timeline helps you create timelines for your story."
Check out [Tool Name] for tracking your writing goals. What goals are you working on?
💡 Example: "Check out Pacemaker for tracking your writing goals. What goals are you working on?"
Tool of the Day: [Tool Name] - helps you organize plot threads. Share how you keep track of plots.
💡 Example: "Tool of the Day: Campfire - helps you organize plot threads. Share how you keep track of plots."
Try using [Tool Name] for grammar checks. Do you use automated editors?
💡 Example: "Try using Hemingway for grammar checks. Do you use automated editors?"
Today's suggestion: [Tool Name] for visual storyboarding. Has anyone tried visual planning?
💡 Example: "Today's suggestion: Canva for visual storyboarding. Has anyone tried visual planning?"
Tool highlight: [Tool Name] for voice-to-text writing. Who prefers dictating drafts?
💡 Example: "Tool highlight: Otter.ai for voice-to-text writing. Who prefers dictating drafts?"
Have you tried [Tool Name] for tracking writing streaks? Post your current streak.
💡 Example: "Have you tried WriteTrack for tracking writing streaks? Post your current streak."
Tool of the Day: [Tool Name]. Useful for managing beta reader feedback.
💡 Example: "Tool of the Day: Google Forms. Useful for managing beta reader feedback."
Today's pick: [Tool Name]. Helps with worldbuilding details. What's your top worldbuilding resource?
💡 Example: "Today's pick: World Anvil. Helps with worldbuilding details. What's your top worldbuilding resource?"
Try [Tool Name] to back up all your drafts automatically.
💡 Example: "Try Dropbox to back up all your drafts automatically."
Tool of the Day: [Tool Name] - helps you plan social posts for your writing projects.
💡 Example: "Tool of the Day: Buffer - helps you plan social posts for your writing projects."
Check out [Tool Name] for building your writing portfolio. Share your portfolio link below.
💡 Example: "Check out Contently for building your writing portfolio. Share your portfolio link below."
Today's suggestion: [Tool Name] for creating book covers. Who designs their own covers?
💡 Example: "Today's suggestion: BookBrush for creating book covers. Who designs their own covers?"
Tool of the Day: [Tool Name]. Do you use any apps to write on your phone?
💡 Example: "Tool of the Day: JotterPad. Do you use any apps to write on your phone?"
Try [Tool Name] for scheduling your writing sessions. Do you block off writing time?
💡 Example: "Try Google Calendar for scheduling your writing sessions. Do you block off writing time?"
Today's feature: [Tool Name] helps you organize writing resources.
💡 Example: "Today's feature: Notion helps you organize writing resources."
Tool highlight: [Tool Name] for quick idea capture. How do you save random story ideas?
💡 Example: "Tool highlight: Google Keep for quick idea capture. How do you save random story ideas?"
Have you used [Tool Name] for peer reviews? Share your experience.
💡 Example: "Have you used Scribophile for peer reviews? Share your experience."
Tool of the Day: [Tool Name]. Helps you find writing contests.
💡 Example: "Tool of the Day: Submittable. Helps you find writing contests."
To use these templates, simply copy and personalize each post with the tool's name, a brief description, and a relevant link. Share them daily or weekly, depending on your content calendar. Encourage feedback by asking members to share their experiences or suggest alternatives. Rotate the focus between writing, editing, organization, and inspiration tools to keep content fresh and appealing to all types of writers.
For all platforms, optimize posts with clear formatting: start with the tool name, provide a short description, and always include a call-to-action. On forums, use bold for tool names. On social media, tag the tool when possible. Always check links to ensure they are accessible and safe. Schedule posts at optimal times for your audience to maximize visibility.
Aim for daily or a set weekday schedule. Consistency helps members look forward to new recommendations.
Highlight unique features or ask for advanced tips. Encourage members to share pro-level insights.
Rotate between different categories: writing, editing, organization, and inspiration. Include new or lesser-known tools.
Yes. Always include a safe and direct link so members can easily access the resource.
Add a call-to-action such as asking for feedback or experiences. Prompt members to share their own tools.
Yes. Adapt the specifics to match your community's focus, whether it's fiction, nonfiction, poetry, or academic writing.
Absolutely. With minor tweaks, these templates can be adapted for other resource-sharing posts.
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