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Shakespeare wrote, “All the world’s a stage, and all the men and women merely players,” so it’s no wonder why writers, having been inspired by the bard, would take to Instagram and make that platform their stage. It’s probably not what Shakespeare intended, but how could a playwright from the 1500s ever predict that the world would look like this? Want to discover some new writers? Read ahead, and recognize these fabulous authors on Instagram.
Regardless if this was really what the Bard of Avon had in mind, poets, novelists, and all other writers alike are on Instagram right now. These writers are promoting their current, latest, or soon-to-be-published work. I don’t know about you, but I have a long to-be-read list, and I’m always eager to add more!
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Top 10 Authors on Instagram
1. @victoriaaveyard
295K Followers
Victoria Aveyard is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of both the Red Queen and Realm Breaker series. Holding a BFA in Writing for Film & Television from the University of Southern California’s School of Cinematic Arts, she comes from a background in screenwriting. The next installment in the Realm Breaker series will be published on June 28, 2023. So if you love action-packed fantasy fiction, check out her works! You may find one of your new favorite reads.
If fantasy fiction doesn’t interest you, Victoria still posts funny content on her Instagram page.
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2. @lbardugo
631K Followers
Up next on our authors on Instagram list is Leigh Barugo, another famous fantasy fiction writer. Originally born in Jerusalem, Barugo grew up with her grandparents in Los Angeles. Barugo is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of Ninth House and the creator of a universe throughout a plethora of her trilogies and duologies dubbed the “Grishaverse.”
The Grishaverse is also now a Netflix original series; the show is named after the trilogy that begins the Grishaverse, The Shadow and Bone Trilogy. More information on the Grishaverse can be found on the dedicated website here.
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3. @angiethomas
144K Followers
Angie Thomas is an author who delves into topics on racial discrimination, racial profiling, poverty, and coming-of-age hardships. Angie Thomas’ THE HATE U GIVE started as a senior project in college. It had later been acquired by Balzer+Bray, a HarperCollins imprint. At the debut of the novel, it was at the #1 slot on the New York Times bestselling list.
In addition, Thomas’ second novel, ON THE COME UP also reached #1 on the New York Times bestselling list and a film adaptation is currently in development with Paramount Pictures. In 2021, Thomas also released a prequel to THE HATE U GIVE entitled CONCRETE ROSE which also debuted at #1 on the New York Times bestselling list.
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4. @hankgreen
1.3M Followers
Everyone knows Hank Green for his informational videos on his Crash Course channel on YouTube. Green’s presence on YouTube is widespread as he’s the ½ of the duo most famously known as the Vlog Brothers. His brother, John Green, has also more famously published many novels as well. If you loved John Green’s Fault in Our Stars, you’ve got to check out Hank’s remarkable works.
Hank’s debut novel, An Absolutely Remarkable Thing, was published in September of 2018 and was quite different from what his brother was publishing. However, Hank’s duology focused on artificial intelligence, the power of social media, greed, and what all of these things do to people.
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5. @krakauernotwriting
129K Followers
Number five on our authors on Instagram list is Jon Krakauer, a well-known nonfiction novelist and mountaineer. Jon Krakauer is the New York Times bestselling author of Into the Wild and Into Thin Air. His novels depict treacherous adventures in dangerous landscapes that Krakauer either experienced himself or knew very well from living and growing up around them. If you’re a nature lover or even someone who loves being outdoors, you’ll love Krakauer.
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6. @neilhimself
892K Followers
Another fantastic writer on our authors on Instagram is Neil Gaiman. Gaiman is the New York Times bestselling author of Neverwhere, Stardust, the Hugo and Nebula award-winning American Gods, Anansi Boys, Good Omens, and the short stories collections Smoke and Mirrors and Fragile Things. Gaiman’s work has been internationally honored, awarding him with Newberry and Carnegie Medals.
Don’t have time to read much throughout the day? Set aside a few minutes to read and check out Gaiman’s short stories.
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7. @markmanson
1M Followers
If you’ve ever stopped by your local bookstore and noticed funny book titles, chances are it was Mark Manson’s work. Need a read with humourous yet insightful life advice? Manson is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck and Everything Is F*cked: A Book About Hope. He often writes about life advice that is science-based and pragmatic, in his words, “…a.k.a., life advice that doesn’t suck.”
In addition, Manson typically posts life advice and messages on his Instagram, so if you’re in a rut, check out his Instagram!
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8. @michael.pollan
280K Followers
Michael Pollan is an award-winning journalist that explores the intersection of humans and nature. Like previous writers on our authors on Instagram list, Pollan is a New York Times bestselling author of The Omnivore’s Dilemma that now teaches a MasterClass how to ditch fad diets and eat with intention. In addition, Pollan is a professor and lecturer at several college universities, so his knowledge of the world makes him a remarkable writer in the literary community.
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9. @rupikaur_
4.5M Followers
Rupi Kaur is the poet behind the #1 New York Times bestselling poetry collection milk and honey. She was born in Punjab, India but emigrated to Canada during childhood. Nowadays, Kaur is a highly regarded poet in the literary community after she began performing poetry in 2009. Kaur wrote, illustrated, and self-published this poetry collection that later became a literary phenomenon. Love poetry? Check her out!
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10. @RainbowRowell
218K Followers
And finally, we have Rainbow Rowell, an American author that loves to write young adult and adult contemporary novels. However, according to her website, “Rainbow Rowell writes all kinds of stuff.” The author of the increasingly popular Simon Snow trilogy recently published her first short stories collection, Scattered Showers. Rowell also writes a monthly She-Hulk comic for Marvel.
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If any of these authors on Instagram piqued your interest, include them in your to-be-read list. I don’t know about your to-be-read list, but I know mine just gained A LOT of books! We hope yours did too! Happy reading!
