21 proven post formats to simplify your Instagram plans this month

💡 your November serving of fresh and engaging post ideas for your Instagram book marketing and audience building

📚 Welcome to the latest Instagram post library - a curated menu of trending and proven post ideas that are perfect for writers and authors.

If you’re feeling stuck, overwhelmed or unsure what to post on Instagram, this library of post ideas is for you!

All of the ideas come with hooks, examples, and explanations of how writers and authors can tweak the most current trends to work for you. With this latest collection of post ideas, you’ll know exactly what to post every time you open the app for the next month.

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Psst… these post libraries are now a monthly feature for paid subscribers because I know how often you open the app with every intention of posting today, but then get stuck and end up ‘scrolling for inspiration’. These post ideas will simplify and streamline your planning so you can stop wasting your time!

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Instagram post ideas this way 👇🏼

📲 Since you have time to scroll

If you want to join in with a trend but not one that’s time-consuming, this one is perfect for you.

All you have to do is create a note on your phone that says, ‘Since you have time to scroll, you definitely have plenty of time to [insert action].’

For the action, you could get the viewer to check out your book, read your book, or review your book. OR you could link the action to something you know your ideal reader is avoiding.

Example.