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Discovery Intelligence

#Ya Author

Total Volume
137KLive
Discovery Velocity
Viral
Initial Sampling
12 Items
Hashtag StatsBased on recent activity
Total Posts
137K
Avg. Views
145,013
Best Performing Reel View
985,318 Views
Analyzed Creators
11
Performance Context
Initial Batch12 reels analyzed

Trending Feed

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A newly minted set of the books of A Court of Thorns and Ros
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A newly minted set of the books of A Court of Thorns and Roses in majestic rebound form! Our commissions are always open and our queue will resume after the New Year! #acourtofthornsandroses #acotar #leatherbound #bookstagram #yaauthor

This is a prize draw for one lucky reader to win a special c
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This is a prize draw for one lucky reader to win a special copy of My Life with the Walter Boys signed by the cast of the TV show! How to enter: 1. Preorder My Return to the Walter Boys 2. Email proof of purchase to [email protected] 3. Tag a friend who would also like to win Good luck!! T&C: This prize draw is open until April 14th, 2025. One winner will be selected at random and notified via email. The winner will have one week to respond with their shipping information or another winner will be selected. Entries open internationally. This giveaway is not affiliated with Instagram or Sourcebooks. #mlwtwb #author #yabooks #ya #yacontemporary

How do you develop a character? ๐Ÿค”

Rebecca Podos, YA author
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How do you develop a character? ๐Ÿค” Rebecca Podos, YA author and senior literary agent, discusses how to create new characters and start them on their narrative arc. For more tips and professional expertise, join our Sci-Fi & Fantasy camp for teens this summer where Rebecca Podos will be a guest speaker! The camp will explore worldbuilding, characterization, plotting, and more, providing you with the space and inspiration to create your own fantastical narratives. Learn more at workshops.writetheworld.org or at the link in our bio ๐Ÿ”ฎ๐Ÿ‰ #summercamp #parentsofteens #summer2024 #writingopportunity #writingworkshop #scifi #fantasy #novel #ya #yaauthor #youngwriter #prose #sciencefiction #writinginspo #characterization #writingtips

I got my first ever offer after a similar mentorship and I a
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I got my first ever offer after a similar mentorship and I applied to a good number before I was finally accepted. I know I would have loved to see behind the scenes back then, so here's a look at my process! @smoochpitig submissions are open until Sept. 16th and we'd love to consider your story! (For folks who have already applied and may be scanning the screens for any hints, all the documents shown here are fake and I won't be releasing any hint of my final selection until the official announcement! Go read something good, write something better, and do what you can to get your mind off it!) . . . . . . . . . . #writingmentorship #aspiringauthor #writingadvice #yaauthor #SmoochPit

A snippet from our lovely conversation with middle grade and
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A snippet from our lovely conversation with middle grade and YA author @tracybaduawrites! The full podcast episode is available now wherever you get your podcasts or on our YT channel ๐Ÿงก #tracybadua #bookpublishing #publishing #bookstagram #writersofig #writercommunity #writersofinstagram #writingcommunity #amwriting #yabooks #ireadya #yabookstagram #yaauthor #youngadultbooks #middlegradebooks #kidlit #writingtips #writerlife #writer #authors #authorquotes #authorcommunity #authorgram #writersnetwork #podcastlife #yabook #readmorebooks #writinginspiration #writingsociety #writingcommunityofinstagram

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now we are on the right side . . . . . #bookstagram #reading #books #ya #author #writing #yadystopian #dystopian #shatterme #watchme #aaronwarner #julietteferrars #taherehmafi #queenofspades

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#bookstagram #reading #books #ya #auth
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my girlhood . . . . . #bookstagram #reading #books #ya #author #writing #yafantasy #debutnovel #thecruelprince #fearless #queenofspades #ouabh #thiswovenkingdom #shatterme

The trilogy is called Lone Player and the first 2 books are
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The trilogy is called Lone Player and the first 2 books are out now >:) Can hardly believe that in October it'll be 4 years since I finished drafting Book 1, like what ๐Ÿ˜ญ โ‚Šหš.โ‹†โ˜พโ‹†โบโ‚Šโœง My name is Julia, and Iโ€™m a sci-fi / fantasy author obsessed with all things morally gray. I love writing conflicted characters, strong sibling bonds, found family, and witty banter ๐Ÿ–ค If these things sound up your alley, you'll love Lone Player! This is a YA dystopian trilogy about a world where playing card tattoos dictate population control. Perfect for fans of The Hunger Games and Scythe ๐Ÿƒ๐Ÿ”ช๐ŸŒฟ The first two books Lone Player and Cut Deck are out now! Deadwood Burning is available for pre0rder and will launch OCTOBER 10, 2025. Stay tuned!๐Ÿ–ค โ€”โ€”โ€” โœง โ€ข โ™ง โ€ข โ™ค โ€ข โ™ง โ€ข โœง โ€”โ€”โ€” #writing #writers #writingcommunity #publishing #authors #authorsofinstagram #indieauthors #bookstagram #bookrecs #books #writinginspo #writingaesthetic #yadystopianbooks #dystopian #dystopianbooks #youngadultbooks #yabooks #enemiestolovers #morallygray #fantasyauthor #fantasybooks #romantasy #writinginspiration #authormemes #writingmemes #loneplayertrilogy #loneplayerseries #loneplayer #cutdeck #deadwoodburning

My first Reels! Inspired by @taherehโ€™s SHATTER ME Series ree
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My first Reels! Inspired by @taherehโ€™s SHATTER ME Series reel - hereโ€™s the definitive order for the RED QUEEN Series! ๐Ÿ‘‘ I wrote a lot of these books this song. ๐Ÿ˜ #books #redqueen #redqueenseries #ya #yaauthor #youngadult

Me, staring at my 105,000-word YA Speculative manuscript lik
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Me, staring at my 105,000-word YA Speculative manuscript like ๐Ÿ‘๏ธ๐Ÿ‘„๐Ÿ‘๏ธ Tell me how long your draft is so I can feel better about my choices!!! :-) #writingabook #aspiringauthor #amwriting, #writingupdate, #writertok, #authortok, #booktok, #yafiction, #writersofinstagram, #wordcountcheck, #writingcommunity, #manuscriptinprogress, #debutnovel, #writinghumor, #indieauthor, #editingmode, #authorjourney, #storyteller, #yaauthor, #authorsofinstagram, #writerproblems, #creativeprocess, #fictionwriter, #revising, #bookish, #writerslife #amquerying debut novel word count, manuscript length, YA author journey, writing a book, editing a novel, long manuscript, author update, novel writing, creative writer life, writer struggles, querying, querying trenches, querying a novel

YA author @brigidkemmerer describes how she creates characte
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YA author @brigidkemmerer describes how she creates character-driven stories. Full episode out NOW on YouTube, Spotify, and Apple Podcast as part of my show โ€œThe Nerd Teaโ€: a series where I chat with amazing authors about their books, writing, and more! #TheNerdTea #bookstagram #books #writersofinstagram #authorsofinstagram #bookish #authorinterview #brigidkemmerer #yaauthor

Oh boy do I love Girlboss x malewife ships

Of course, said
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Oh boy do I love Girlboss x malewife ships Of course, said Air Force mechanic is not dumb. But he IS blonde. Take that as you will. Hi, Iโ€™m NJ Lynch, and this is from my upcoming debut novel, the Executionerโ€™s Blade! If you like this trope and any others you see on my page, chances are youโ€™ll LOVE my book! Follow for updates :) #writer #fantasy #author #writersofinstagram #book #fantasybooks #authorsofinstagram #books #ya #yaauthors #debutnovel #yafantasy #pawnsofabyssalie

Top Creators

Most active in #ya-author

Semantic Clustering

Reels Graph Intelligence.

Advanced mapping of high-affinity Instagram Reels semantic patterns identified within the #ya-author ecosystem.

Strategic Implementation

Our semantic engine has identified these specific pattern clusters as high-affinity matches for #ya-author. Integrated usage of #ya-author with strategic Reels tags like #author and #authors is statistically linked to a significant increase in initial Reels discovery velocity.

In-Depth Hashtag Analysis: #ya-author

Expert Review โ€ข June 4, 2026 โ€ข Based on 12 Reels

Executive Overview

#ya-author is an actively used Instagram hashtag. Across the 12 trending reels analyzed on this page, the content has accumulated a combined total of 1,740,156 viewsโ€” demonstrating strong content velocity within this content vertical. The top creator ecosystem features 8 notable accounts, led by @nj_lynch_writes with 985,318 total views. The hashtag's semantic network includes 16 related keywords such as #author, #authors, #authority, indicating its position within a broader content cluster.

Avg. Views / Reel
145,013
1,740,156 total
Viral Ceiling
985,318
Best Performing Reel
Unique Creators
8
12 reels analyzed

Viewership & Reach Analysis

The 12 reels in this dataset have generated a combined 1,740,156 views, translating to an average of 145,013 views per reel. This strong average viewership suggests healthy algorithmic distribution. Reels using this hashtag are reliably reaching audiences interested in this niche.

Top Performing Reel

The highest-performing reel in this dataset received 985,318 views. This viral outlier performance is 679% of the average reel performance in this set. This significant gap between the top performer and the average highlights the "viral lottery" nature of this hashtag โ€” breakout hits can achieve massive scale.

Content Overview & Top Creators

The #ya-author ecosystem is dominated by short-form video content (Reels), aligning with Instagram's algorithmic preference for video-first distribution. There are 8 distinct accounts contributing to the trending feed. The top creator, @nj_lynch_writes, has contributed 1 reel with a total viewership of 985,318. The top three creators โ€” @nj_lynch_writes, @katelynnwulibrary, and @victoriaaveyard โ€” together account for 85.3% of the total views in this dataset. The semantic network of #ya-author extends across 16 related hashtags, including #author, #authors, #authority, #ya authors. Creators often use these tags together to reach overlapping audiences.

Discoverability & Reach Potential

The discoverability metrics for #ya-author indicate an active content ecosystem. The average of 145,013 views per reel demonstrates consistent audience reach. For creators using #ya-author, posting consistently with trending audio and relevant angles will help you get noticed.

Analyst Verdict

#ya-author demonstrates the hallmarks of a steadily growing Instagram hashtag. With an average of 145,013 views per reel, the viewership metrics position this hashtag as a reliable reach driver. Creators like @nj_lynch_writes and @katelynnwulibrary are leading the charge, setting viewership benchmarks for the community.

Frequently Asked Questions

Everything about #ya-author on Instagram

Frequently Asked Questions

How popular is the #ya author hashtag?

Currently, #ya author has over 137K public posts on Instagram. It is a highly active community focus area for creators and brands.

Can I download reels from #ya author anonymously?

Yes, Pikory allows you to view and download public reels tagged with #ya author without an account and without notifying the content creators.

What are the most related tags to #ya author?

Based on our semantic analysis, tags like #authorities, #ya authors, #authorize are frequently used alongside #ya author.
#ya author Instagram Discovery & Analytics 2026 | Pikory