Top 70 Writing Influencers in 2023
Writing Influencers
Here are Top 70 Writing Influencers
1. Bethany Atazadeh
Bio 📚 Award winning author (MN Author Project 2020) of The Stolen Kingdom series, Queen’s Rise series, & Marketing for Authors❤️ Books, YouTube, & more⬇️Instagram Handle @authorbethanyatazadehInstagram Followers 14.9K
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2. Susan Cain
Bio #1 bestselling author, BITTERSWEET & QUIET. If you love quiet & depth, I'll send you letters for kindred spirits: https://susancain.net/newsletter/Instagram Handle @susancainauthorInstagram Followers 80.8K
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3. Tricia Goyer
Bio USA-Today bestselling Author of 70+ books✨Trust the Stars✨12.12.2023 Wife. Mom of 10.Writer. Speaker. Homeschooler. PodcasterClick ⬇️ for more!Instagram Handle @triciagoyerInstagram Followers 14.3K
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4. Jane Friedman
Bio Editor of The Hot Sheet, a newsletter about the book publishing industry. Author of THE BUSINESS OF BEING A WRITER (Univ of Chicago Press).Instagram Handle @janefriedmanInstagram Followers 12.6K
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5. Christopher Rice
Bio NY Times Bestseller. Co-host of “TDPS presents CHRISTOPHER & ERIC” w/ @ericshawquinn. aka #CTravisRice, author of romance between men. 🏳️🌈Instagram Handle @christopher.rice.writerInstagram Followers 26.1K Get Email Contact
6. Tracie Egan Morrissey
Bio Writer | Producer | Host @potpsychology | Owner @pipedreams.funInstagram Handle @traciemorrisseyInstagram Followers 131.3K Get Email Contact
7. Ben Zaidi
Bio poet-songmaker 📓Instagram Handle @benzaidiInstagram Followers 8.2K Get Email Contact
8. Dante Medema
Bio Author of THE TRUTH PROJECT and MESSAGE NOT FOUND (Harper Teen / Quill Tree Books)Represented by @evascalzo_slaInstagram Handle @dantemedemabooksInstagram Followers 3.4K Get Email Contact
9. Kane Holder
Bio 💻 Scriptwriter I Author I Storyteller in Singapore👇 Articles I E-courses I Templates I Videos and more⌨️ https://kaneholder.com/e-coursesInstagram Handle @kane.writerInstagram Followers 1.1K Get Email Contact
10. Cassandra Mackenzie Wood
Bio 🏳️🌈🇨🇦poet & author of 6 booksbuy my books 👇Instagram Handle @cm.writerInstagram Followers 98.2K Get Email Contact
11. Allison K Williams
Bio Adventures in writing 🇦🇪 | 🇨🇦 | 🇺🇸| #binders🌻 @RebirthYourBook writing retreatsSocial Media Editor @brevitylitmag👇🏻Editorial Consults & Coaching👇🏻Instagram Handle @guerillamemoirInstagram Followers 10.6K Get Email Contact
12. Julie Sweeney
Bio Julie Bogart: writing, homeschool, & parenting.bravewriter.com📙Raising Critical Thinkers📗The Brave Learner#bravewriterlifestyleInstagram Handle @juliebravewriterInstagram Followers 110.2K Get Email Contact
13. Ellena
Bio 𝐰𝐞 𝐰𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐞 𝐚𝐭 𝐝𝐚𝐰𝐧 #wewriteatdawn ➳ resources, writing + inspo➳ owner @yourownstoryco➳ london, united kingdom📍Instagram Handle @writerstoauthorsInstagram Followers 34.8K Get Email Contact
14. Pia Wilson
Bio 🎭: @paladin_artists 📺 🎬: @cartelhqdotcom & RBELWriter, IF I GO MISSING THE WITCHES DID IT for @realmmedia_ #writersofig #writerInstagram Handle @pwilson720Instagram Followers 1.6K Get Email Contact
15. Catherine Cronin
Bio 🎭 Kilkenny 🇮🇪 Zurich 🇨🇭 @orphandiseaseplayInstagram Handle @catherinecronin_writerInstagram Followers 1.1K Get Email Contact
16. William Norwich
Bio Vogue, NYTimes, Phaidon Press grad, now editorial consulting, author of novels My Mrs. Brown, Learning to Drive and for kids Molly and the Magic DressInstagram Handle @williamnorwich__Instagram Followers 23.9K Get Email Contact
17. Isis Semaj-Hall
Bio creator of word magic & sweet humans / one half of @groundsound.music 🎛 / time traveller / sound dubber / lit doctor, phdInstagram Handle @riddim.writerInstagram Followers 1.8K Get Email Contact
18. JR Writer
Bio New Album Out Now! [Link Below]For Bookings: @JRWriterBusinessInstagram Handle @jrwriter_Instagram Followers 160K Get Email Contact
19. June Gervais
Bio @penguinbooks author of a joyful, feminist, 🏳️🌈tattoo novel, JOBS FOR GIRLS WITH ARTISTIC FLAIR. Rep’d by @janklownesbit 📕 @creativeartistsagency 🎥Instagram Handle @june.gervais.writerInstagram Followers 1.1K Get Email Contact
20. Brian Wood
Bio Book, TV, video game writerCreator of DMZ #DMZonMax @HBOMax w @burchielliriccardoThe Massive, Channel Zero, Northlanders, StarveInstagram Handle @brianwood.writerInstagram Followers 1.5K Get Email Contact
21. Brett
Bio Nashville Songwriter, producer, vocalist#songwriter #producerInstagram Handle @brettthewriterInstagram Followers 13.1K Get Email Contact
22. Khali Raymond
Bio AIN’T NOTHING STOPPING THE REIGN📸: @savagewriterphotography📝: @savagewriterpoetry🎥: @savagewriterfilms🎙: @misterraymond #TENYEARSOFSAVAGEWRITERInstagram Handle @savagewriter973Instagram Followers 1.7K Get Email Contact
23. John Marrs
Bio Bestselling author of thriller books including #TheOne & #TheMarriageAct👇Buy my books & sign up to my newsletter👇Instagram Handle @johnmarrs.authorInstagram Followers 18.3K Get Email Contact
24. Jess Collins
Bio Soulful Marketing for Conscious Creatives🌙 Creatress of Empress - The Membership for Authentic Marketing ✨Gold Sifter, Change Maker, Heart MarketerInstagram Handle @theferalwriterInstagram Followers 4.6K Get Email Contact
25. John Davis
Bio 𝐖𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐞𝐫 | 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐛𝐚𝐭 𝐕𝐞𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐧 𝐋𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐀𝐛𝐫𝐨𝐚𝐝 | 𝐇𝐚𝐫𝐯𝐚𝐫𝐝 𝐆𝐫𝐚𝐝Instagram Handle @john.h.davis.writerInstagram Followers 31.7K Get Email Contact
26. Ry Reed
Bio A WELL OF THOUGHTS drops on 4.14.23Buy my books on my website below ⬇️Instagram Handle @ry.reed.the.writerInstagram Followers 37.8K Get Email Contact
27. Donna Freitas
Bio Author of THE NINE LIVES OF ROSE NAPOLITANO, and many other books.Instagram Handle @donnafreitas.writerInstagram Followers 1.6K Get Email Contact
28. Teddy
Bio adventure & luxury travel writercreator of @alibi.zine stage mom to @louiethemastiffInstagram Handle @teddyminfordInstagram Followers 4.6K Get Email Contact
29. Lauren S. Hissrich
Bio Creator of THE WITCHER on Netflix ♥️⚔️🐺Instagram Handle @laurenhissrichInstagram Followers 71.8K Get Email Contact
30. Steve Hoffman
Bio Writer. Cook. Eater. Winner 2019 James Beard MFK Fisher Distinguished Writing Award. Food & Wine. Washington Post. Artful Living. Twin Cities, MNInstagram Handle @sjrhoffmanInstagram Followers 7.3K Get Email Contact
31. Tia
Bio Editor of @flintsidenews✍🏽Artist Consultant🎵Flint-bornUnicorn.Wanna read sumthin dope👇🏽Instagram Handle @tia_the_writerInstagram Followers 2.1K Get Email Contact
32. Allison Wells
Bio Author. Editor. Book coach. Sweet tea addict. Tattoo lover. Girl Scout leader.Instagram Handle @whatallisonwroteInstagram Followers 1.5K Get Email Contact
33. Meagan Drillinger
Bio Travel Writer @travelandleisure @travelweeklyus @lonelyplanet @afarmedia @planetwaretravel 🇲🇽 Mexico Expert✨now: south africa 🍷🦁🌊✈️next: canada 🍁Instagram Handle @drillinjourneysInstagram Followers 6.9K Get Email Contact
34. Adriane Leigh
Bio @usatoday bestsellerprobably somewhere drinking coffee read more about my books 📖↓Instagram Handle @adriane.leigh.writerInstagram Followers 9.9K Get Email Contact
35. Jocelyn Jane Cox
Bio Essays, Humor, CNF. ✍️: NYT, Slate, Roanoke Review, Belladonna, Slackjaw, Little Old Lady Comedy, Chill Subs, Five Minutes, Newsweek.Instagram Handle @jocelynjanecoxwriterInstagram Followers 1.9K Get Email Contact
36. Sarah Adams
Bio 🌸 NYT bestselling author of PRACTICE MAKES PERFECT🏈 THE CHEAT SHEET✨I write happy books✨Instagram Handle @authorsarahadamsInstagram Followers 85.7K Get Email Contact
37. K. Exum
Bio Poet| Blogger| Author|Owner of Pieces Of K BlogAuthor of The Story Of Charles Levi#LLBW More content in the link belowInstagram Handle @k.exumInstagram Followers 2.8K Get Email Contact
38. Kwan
Bio I write a little bit… 📚 🎬 📺Writer ✍🏿 Thinker 💡 Trailblazer 👣 Empire State of mind 🗽Instagram Handle @kwan_iamlegendInstagram Followers 15K Get Email Contact
39. Dr. Sheena Howard
Bio 🏙️Storyteller from Philly 💥Celebrity & CEO ghostwriter ✍🏾️I teach PhDs how to build a brand + monetize🎤TEDx | Rep'd by @greekuniversityInstagram Handle @drsheenahowardInstagram Followers 76.8K Get Email Contact
40. Chloe Benjamin
Bio Writer (THE IMMORTALISTS, a New York Times Best Seller, & THE ANATOMY OF DREAMS)🌁 SF-grown 🧀 Current Midwesterner🕳️ At work on Book 3Instagram Handle @chloekbenjaminInstagram Followers 14K Get Email Contact
41. Chloé Williams
Bio freelance writer and muse on weeknights and most major US holidays. 💌letterstochloew@gmail.comInstagram Handle @chloeinlettersInstagram Followers 12.4K Get Email Contact
42. Sara Lubratt
Bio Fantasy and sci-fi author 👩🏼💻 working on editing draft 6 of a fantasy novel!My YouTube channel! ⬇️Instagram Handle @saralubrattwritesInstagram Followers 46.8K Get Email Contact
43. Kelli Bachara
Bio •The Unraveling Blog and Podcast•▪️Faith ▪️Motherhood ▪️Mental Health•Licensed Mental Health Therapist•Cancer mama #retinoblastomaInstagram Handle @kelli_bacharaInstagram Followers 11.6K Get Email Contact
44. Kate Morton
Bio Interminate photo-taker, seeker of truth and beauty, time traveller. Nature lover. NYT and SUNDAY TIMES #1 bestselling author.Instagram Handle @katemortonauthorInstagram Followers 33.6K Get Email Contact
45. Ken Follett
Bio The official Instagram account of the international best-selling author #KenFollett.Instagram Handle @kenfollettauthorInstagram Followers 58.1K Get Email Contact
46. Stephanie Gravalese
Bio Sustainable connections to your food: slow food, preservation, foraging, less waste ♻️Food Writer @forbes | Founder @theslowlivingkitchen🇩🇴🇮🇹Instagram Handle @stephanitaeatsInstagram Followers 20.8K Get Email Contact
47. S.E. Schneider
Bio Writer | WIP ‘Malek’ | 🐉Reader and professional fangirlInstagram Handle @essie_schneiderInstagram Followers 10.9K Get Email Contact
48. Nic
Bio Slickster 😏, Storyteller 📝, Spelman 💙. #1 NYT bestselling author of 📖 DEAR MARTIN, ODD ONE OUT, CLEAN GETAWAY, SHURI, DEAR JUSTYCE, FAST PITCH +++ 📖.Instagram Handle @nicstoneInstagram Followers 78.8K Get Email Contact
49. Mary Weber
Bio Author @HarperCollins | Bk7 ‘24🍋Brand Strategist | Co-own @thewriterssanctuary🍄Old cardigans, Jesus, Magic, Humanity, MH; #ToBestTheBoys #StormSirenInstagram Handle @maryweberauthorInstagram Followers 17.7K Get Email Contact
50. K. P. Eden
Bio Writing memes and tips 🏳️🌈 Check out my new project: @expedition.addictInstagram Handle @thewritingweaselInstagram Followers 43K Get Email Contact
51. Kat Cho
Bio NYT & intl bestselling author📚GUMIHO duology | ONCE UPON A K-PROM🔜 WISH UPON A K-STAR (Disney, 2025)🇰🇷🌈for inquiries ➡️ katchowrites.com/contactInstagram Handle @katchowritesInstagram Followers 11.5K Get Email Contact
52. Daniel Pink
Bio # 1 New York Times bestselling author of 7 books.Instagram Handle @danielpinkInstagram Followers 35.4K Get Email Contact
53. Helen Redfern
Bio Writer & reader with a cosy desk obsession.Substack writer where I explore confidence and creativity in an online world.Instagram Handle @helenredfernwriterInstagram Followers 15.4K Get Email Contact
54. Erin Rose
Bio Writer + Mother, from the coffee to the graveCreator @trustandtravel.retreats New writing workshops available. Sign upInstagram Handle @roseblacqueInstagram Followers 14.1K Get Email Contact
55. Jesse Q. Sutanto
Bio Author of DIAL A FOR AUNTIES&THE OBSESSION, THEO TAN, WELL THAT WAS UNEXPECTED, VERA WONG’S UNSOLICITED ADVICE FOR MURDERERSInstagram Handle @jesseqsutantoInstagram Followers 13.9K Get Email Contact
56. Brian K. Vaughan
Bio New York Times bestselling writer of Saga, Paper Girls, Runaways, Y the Last Man, etc.Instagram Handle @briankvaughanInstagram Followers 43.8K Get Email Contact
57. Kelly Yang
Bio #1 NYT bestselling author of the FRONT DESK series, FINALLY SEEN, NEW FROM HERE, Winner of the 2019 Asian Pacific American Award for LiteratureInstagram Handle @kellyyanghkInstagram Followers 22.8K Get Email Contact
58. Karen M. McManus
Bio #1 NYT & international bestselling author. Will keep you up too late. Latest: ONE OF US IS BACK.Instagram Handle @writerkmcInstagram Followers 79.1K Get Email Contact
59. Adriana Locke
Bio 📚 Romance books ❤️ Small town girl 🌷 Pretend gardener + HEA lover Get a free book ⤵️Instagram Handle @authoradrianalockeInstagram Followers 37.8K Get Email Contact
60. Jenna Scatena
Bio ⚡️Living and teaching the writing life✍️Writing for @theatlantic @condenasttraveller @bbc @afarmedia @wired +👇🏼Explore stories & workshopsInstagram Handle @jenna_scatenaInstagram Followers 13.4K Get Email Contact
61. Sara K. Runnels
Bio 📍 Seattle / your dreams 👩🏼💻 Copywriter, humor writer, writer-writer✏️ Words in @newyorkermag, @betches, @mcswys, @overheardla🏠 @seattleingdownInstagram Handle @omgskrInstagram Followers 77.3K Get Email Contact
62. Leslie K. Hughes
Bio writer // travel, mental health, wellness, golf, tech+ girl behind @thevisceralmagvenice, CAInstagram Handle @lesliekhughesInstagram Followers 3.9K Get Email Contact
63. Sera Gamble
Bio Writer, creator, cryptozoologist. @younetflix & @magicianssyfy ✨Instagram Handle @seragambleInstagram Followers 30.6K Get Email Contact
64. Karin Slaughter
Bio Bestselling thriller writer. The New Will Trent book, AFTER THAT NIGHT, is available this Summer. Link in bio.Instagram Handle @karinslaughterauthorInstagram Followers 58.5K Get Email Contact
65. Hannah Orenstein
Bio 📚 Author of Meant to Be Mine and other books❤️ Deputy Lifestyle & Wellness Editor at @bustle📍 Brooklyn & Maine👉🏻 Follow for writing tipsInstagram Handle @hannahorensInstagram Followers 16.5K Get Email Contact