15 Authors on Instagram That All Book Lovers and Writers Should Follow
Believe it or not, Instagram isn’t just for beauty influencers, travel hackers, and pop stars. Famous authors (and aspiring ones) have taken to the ‘gram to connect with their readers and share tidbits of their work.
Whether you’re curious about where your favorite author drinks coffee, how they start their writing process, or when their next book event will be, Instagram is the place to look.
We’ve rounded up some of the most interesting and entertaining author accounts that show the real, inspiring, and often humorous side of writing.
15 Must-Follow Authors on Instagram
Whether you’re a wordsmith or simply someone who adores books, you’ll definitely want to give these accounts a follow for your daily dose of laughs, book news, and inspiration.
1. Mari Andrew (@bymariandrew)
Mari Andrew is a writer and illustrator who took up illustrating in 2015 as a form of self-expression following a difficult period in her life. Having committed to drawing one illustration a day, she took to Instagram to share her daily output and keep herself accountable.
Since then, she’s built a loyal following of over one million followers who can’t get enough of her artful words and illustrations that perfectly sum up feelings we often don’t realize are there.
Mari’s first book, Am I There Yet?: The Loop-de-loop, Zigzagging Journey to Adulthood was released in 2017, and her second, My Inner Sky, debuted in March 2021. Both feature her trademark doodles and illustrations.
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2. Angie Thomas (@angiethomas)
Angie Thomas is the bestselling author of The Hate U Give and On the Come Up. On her Instagram account, Thomas takes readers behind the scenes of her real life, book events, pictures of her puppy, and more.
She also shares tweets, which is really convenient if you prefer sticking to one platform but still want all the updates.
3. John Green (@johngreenwritesbooks)
Although he doesn’t post very often, you’ll definitely want to follow his account if you’re a fan of The Fault in Our Stars, Turtles All the Way Down, or his fun YouTube series that he hosts with his brother, Hank.
On IG, Green shares updates about his books, special events, and personal shots from his everyday life and travels with his family.
4. Jennifer Pastiloff (@jenpastiloff)
Jennifer Pastiloff is a writer, blogger, yoga instructor, and life coach who leads retreats and empowerment workshops.
She’s also hilariously relatable and down to earth. Her memoir, On Being Human: A Memoir of Waking Up, Living Real, and Listening Hard, was released in 2019, but head to her Instagram page for #NoPantsSunday, #NoBullshitMotherhood, and #FilterFreeWithJenAndAnnie.
5. Elizabeth Gilbert (@elizabeth_gilbert_writer)
The bestselling author of Eat, Pray, Love and the more recent City of Girls has over one million followers, with whom she shares glimpses of daily life, photos from her adventures around the world, and book recommendations. She also loves supporting fellow authors, especially women.
If you’re looking for inspiration to write, travel, or just live a more fulfilling life, you’ll definitely want to give Gilbert’s account a follow.
6. Jon Krakauer (@krakauernotwriting)
You may know Jon Krakauer from his bestselling nonfiction books like Into the Wild and Into Thin Air—but as his handle suggests, you won’t find much about writing here.
Instead, Krakauer’s Instagram is an adventurer’s dream, covered in epic photos of mountains he’s climbed, animals he’e encountered, and fascinating people he’s met or written about.
7. Amanda Montell (@amanda_montell)
Amanda Montell is a writer, linguist, and former beauty editor whose work has appeared in a variety of top women’s magazines. She’s also the author of two books—Wordslut: A Feminist Guide to Taking Back the English Language, and Cultish: The Language of Fanaticism.
But if you think being a word nerd means her content reads like a vocabulary lesson, think again: Montell’s hilariously relatable feed will tickle the funny bone of anyone who loves words, cares about social justice, or wants to bust myths about beauty, gender, and grammar.
8. Neil Gaiman (@neilhimself)
If you’re a fan of Neil Gaiman’s books, most likely you’re already following If you haven’t read them yet, go do that right now and then give this hilarious author and dad’s account a follow.
You’ll get plenty of jokes, scenery, fan art, and pictures of his adorable children. If you still can’t get enough of Gaiman’s content, check out our list of the best Neil Gaiman quotes.
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9. Paulo Coelho (@paulocoelho)
I’m ashamed to say I had no idea Paulo Coelho was on Instagram. The author of The Alchemist, one of the bestselling books of all time, shares inspiring quotes, pictures of nature, and other scenes that offer followers a glimpse into this legend’s life.
10. Gillian Flynn (@thegillianflynn)
if you’re a fan of Gone Girl, Sharp Objects, or Dark Places, Flynn’s account may not keep you quite at the edge of your seat the way her books do, but she still posts a lot of fun and interesting content.
She loves to support and showcase fellow authors, which we love, and she also shares some fun behind the scenes peeks at special events.
11. Brandon Stanton (@humansofny)
While the inspiring and sometimes heartbreaking stories shared on Humans of New York are told in in the words of others, they wouldn’t be the masterpieces they are without the journalistic prowess and storytelling skills of author, photographer, and blogger Brandon Stanton.
He recently published Humans, a collection of some of the finest stories shared on the Humans of New York page, but this collection features profiles from around the world. Anyone who loves a great story or aspires to tell them should definitely be following this account on Instagram.
12. Mark Manson (@markmanson)
The master of not giving a f*** shares his witty wisdom almost daily with his followers, in posts like “6 things I eventually learned” and “How to start an attention diet.”
Along the way, he also sprinkles in motivational video clips, infographics, and shots from everyday life, as well as people reading his books around the world.
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13. Elizabeth Acevedo (@acevedowrites)
Elizabeth Acevedo is a poet and YA author who has written poetry collections including Beastgirl & Other Origin Myths, and and a poetic novel, The Poet X.
Her Instagram feed is full of art, books, fun shots from her personal life and travels, and pictures from her book events (all with witty or thoughtful captions that only a poet could write).
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14. Victoria Aveyard (@victoriaaveyard)
Victoria Aveyard is the bestselling author of the Red Queen series who’s also written a number of fantasy and YA fiction and screenplays. She takes followers along on her travels, shares hilarious Tik Tok videos and memes, and keeps readers updated about her new releases.
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15. Michael Pollan (@michael.pollan)
Food writer and journalist Michael Pollan is the author of several bestselling books, including The Omnivore’s Dilemma and In Defense of Food: An Eater’s Manifesto.
His Instagram account is full of dreamy nature shots, but naturally food is the other star, as he shares his homemade breads and the fruits (but really veggies) of his gardening labors. His account is a must-follow for foodies and aspiring food writers!
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Is Instagram Good for Authors?
You might think writers are more inclined to use Twitter, where they can work their magic with words, as opposed to a heavily visual platform like Instagram.
But Instagram is a great place for creative minds of all media to express themselves with both words and images. It also gives authors another way to connect with their readers, and share a behind-the-scenes look at their real lives and writing processes.
If you’re an aspiring author, learn more about how Instagram can help writers build their fanbases and gain exposure for their work.
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