7 writers and authors you should follow on social media

Whether it is for inspiration, book previews, or advice on how to write, following a writer or author on social media can be a great way to boost your creativity – or get fantastically distracted!

We’ve come up with our list of seven writers and authors, many of which have had books topping the best-seller lists, whose social media feeds provide a source of humour, insight and sometimes, a touch of poignancy, check them out…

1.         J.K Rowling @jk_rowling

No list of authors to follow on social media would be complete without J.K. Using her 240-word count to potent effect, J.K. is never afraid to share her opinions and put down the doubters, and of course share Harry Potter titbits.

2.         John Green @johngreenwritesbooks

Best-selling author, John Green, who has The Fault In Our Stars and Paper Towns on his backlist, is an author you need to follow on Instagram.

Offering an insight into life ‘behind the scenes’ as a writer, 2.2m followers can’t be wrong.

3.         K.M Weiland @authorkmweiland

Looking for writing advice? K.M Weiland’s Instagram feed is the place to go. Her feed links to features where she shares tips for writing your first scene, how to improve your book with humour and ways to bust writer’s block – a great resource for aspiring writers.

4.         Paulo Coelho @paulocoelho

Prolific writer, Paulo Coelho, whose works include the best-selling novel, The Alchemist, has amassed a massive 15.6 million following on Twitter, and it is easy to see why.

His feed features plenty of inspirational and motivating quotes, helping to banish even the most stubborn writer’s block.

5.         Stephen King @StephenKing

He’s sold more than 350 million copies of his books, so it is safe to say that the king of the horror genre, can put a sentence or two together. Stephen King’s Twitter feed is a mix of topical news, his home life and TV picks.

6.         Chris Taylor @futurechris

Author of How Star Wars Conquered the Universe, check out Chris’ Instagram feed for off-beat posts, quotes and of course, Star Wars.

7.         R.M. Drake @rmdrk

Author of books including Broken Flowers and Moon Theory, 1.8m people follow R.M Drake’s Instagram feed which features his works of poetry. Inspiring and often moving, his posts will make your feed a touch more beautiful to look at.

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