Supercharge Your Writing Career with the World's Leading Authors

Supercharge Your Writing Career with the World's Leading Authors

Collaborate with literary leaders, discover proven tactics to grow your writing career as a business, and unlock private, off‑the‑record gatherings.

Supercharge Your Writing Career with the World's Leading Authors

Collaborate with literary leaders, discover proven tactics to grow your writing career as a business, and unlock private, off‑the‑record gatherings.

In-depth interviews, and live Q&As with top authors and industry experts.
Live virtual workshops on everything from AI to Substack growth.
Off-the-record virtual chats, and VIP in-person event invites.

Off-the-record chats, and VIP event invites.

Upcoming Live Events

Upcoming Live Events

Navigate today's complex publishing landscape with exclusive strategies from bestselling authors and industry experts.

If you want to go from midlist to bestseller list, we have the strategies you need to make the leap.

Author Insider is a weekly newsletter and community with in-depth interviews and exclusive insights from publishing veteran Panio Gianopoulos and the Next Big Idea Club team. 

We invite leading writers and industry experts to share their hard-won wisdom and lead detailed workshops on everything from how to plan a successful book tour to the ins and outs of social media strategy. Members receive case studies, advance copies of forthcoming books, invitations to exclusive virtual and in-person events, exclusive networking opportunities, and direct access to the Next Big Idea Club team.

If you want to go from midlist to bestseller list, we have the strategies you need to make the leap.

Author Insider is a weekly newsletter and community with in-depth interviews and exclusive insights from publishing veteran Panio Gianopoulos and the Next Big Idea Club team. 

We invite leading writers and industry experts to share their hard-won wisdom and lead detailed workshops on everything from how to plan a successful book tour to the ins and outs of social media strategy. Members receive case studies, advance copies of forthcoming books, invitations to exclusive virtual and in-person events, exclusive networking opportunities, and direct access to the Next Big Idea Club team.

“Being part of this community has made me feel supported and inspired as an author.” — Maria P.

“Being part of this community has made me feel supported and inspired as an author.” – Maria S.

"Author Insider transformed how I approach my author journey—now it feels exciting, not overwhelming." — Olivia S.

"Author Insider transformed how I approach my author journey—now it feels exciting, not overwhelming." – Olivia P.

"Author Insider gives me the confidence and clarity I need to move forward with my writing career." — Sarah L.

"Author Insider gives me the confidence and clarity I need to move forward with my writing career." – Sarah M.

Being a writer has never been more exciting — or more confusing.

Being a writer has never been more exciting — or more confusing.

A decade ago, you could focus on writing great books and trust your agent and publisher to handle the rest. But success today requires so much more.

  • Building and monetizing email lists

  • Developing a distinctive personal brand

  • Engaging with fans across social media

  • Securing podcast interviews

  • Exploring new revenue streams

  • Understanding AI tools for writers

  • Optimizing Amazon metadata

  • And dozens of other evolving strategies…

Being a writer has never been more exciting — or more confusing.

A decade ago, you could focus on writing great books and trust your agent and publisher to handle the rest. But success today requires so much more.

  • Building and monetizing email lists

  • Developing a distinctive personal brand

  • Engaging with fans across social media

  • Securing podcast interviews

  • Exploring new revenue streams

  • Understanding AI tools for writers

  • Optimizing Amazon metadata

  • And dozens of other evolving strategies…

Learn From the Best in the Business

Featured contributors include:

  • Daniel Pink on adapting to our changing media landscape

  • Gretchen Rubin on developing multi-channel content strategies

  • Steven Johnson on using AI to enhance your writing process

  • Mark Fortier on what it takes to launch a book in 2025

  • Susan Cain on building thriving communities on Substack

  • And many more industry leaders…

What You'll Receive

  • Exclusive Insights from bestselling authors

  • Actionable Strategies on audience building, marketing, and monetization

  • Industry Updates on emerging publishing trends and opportunities

  • Tech Guidance on leveraging AI, newsletters, and other digital tools

  • Early Access to select workshops and case studies

Connect, learn, and grow together through an exclusive community of authors and industry experts.

Connect, learn, and grow together through an exclusive community of authors and industry experts.

Founding Members-Only Private Chats

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“The most valuable hour I spent all month." — Ray T.

"The most valuable hour I spent all month." — Ray T.

“The most valuable hour I spent all month." — Ray T.

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Gretchen Rubin

#1 New York Times bestselling author researching happiness and habits

Daniel Pink

Author of seven New York Times bestsellers, podcast host, and influencer

Steven Johnson

Editorial Director, Google Labs. Author of 14 books, from Ghost Map to The Infernal Machine

Madeline McIntosh

Co-Founder of Author's Equity, former CEO of Penguin Random House

Will Storr

Best-selling British author, journalist and ghost writer

Charles Duhigg

Pulitzer‑winning journalist, author of The Power of Habits and Supercommunicators

David Burkus

Author of four books and keynote speaker for Fortune 500 companies

Seth Godin

Marketing pioneer and author of 22 best-selling books

Jennifer Breheny Wallace

Award-winning journalist, author of bestseller Never Enough

Sharon McMahon

#1 New York Times bestselling author, podcast host and Instagram influencer

Susan Cain

Hosts widely‑read Quiet Revolution newsletter reaching global introverts

Olga Khazan

Staff writer at The Atlantic and book author exploring personality change

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