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Claire Draper 🏳️‍⚧️♥️🏳️‍🌈

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Claire Draper 🏳️‍⚧️♥️🏳️‍🌈 @draper-claire.bsky.social · 9h

I used to write a majority of my English papers the morning they were due and knew based on my writing pace/how many words it had to be would dictate how early I needed to wake up. And still could shower and make breakfast before turning it in. AI could never.

Kate McKean @katemckean.bsky.social · 10h

I wrote a lit crit paper in grad school about The Anxiety of Influence, Elliott Smith, & and the Beatles and included a burned CD. GenAI could never.

Dane 🔜 NYCC AA L-34 @monkeyminion.com · 13h

I wrote a 15 page report on heraldic symbolism in medieval armor and weapon design for my art history class the night before it was due (8am class). Made up 90% of it (only found one book for reference) and got an A. GenAI could fucking never.

Claire Draper 🏳️‍⚧️♥️🏳️‍🌈 @draper-claire.bsky.social · 16h

a black and white photo of a raccoon praying with its hands together .

ALT: a black and white photo of a raccoon praying with its hands together .

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Claire Draper 🏳️‍⚧️♥️🏳️‍🌈 @draper-claire.bsky.social · 16h

Why did they dovetail it outta there

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Claire Draper 🏳️‍⚧️♥️🏳️‍🌈 @draper-claire.bsky.social · 2d

I think you’re on to something

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T.S. Ferguson @teeess.bsky.social · 2d

If bbno$ and Bad Bunny had a child together, would it be named Bad bbno🐰?

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T.S. Ferguson @teeess.bsky.social · 6d

🎶 Who baked the pie that’s on the table?
AUNT MARIE!
Whose casseroles are stuff of fable?
AUNT MARIE!

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T.S. Ferguson @teeess.bsky.social · 6d

🎶 There was a cow and they
Killed it, killed it
Now it’s a steak and we
Grilled it, grilled it
Over the fire
A suckling pig
Meats on the menu
grab a drink!
Meats on the menu
Whaddya think?

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Claire Draper 🏳️‍⚧️♥️🏳️‍🌈 @draper-claire.bsky.social · 6d

Just as good as I remembered

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T.S. Ferguson @teeess.bsky.social · 6d

To the tune of Zero to Hero from Hercules:

🎶 Bless my soul
Hotdog on a roll
Ketchup, mustard, relish
On a plate but not a bowl
Barbecue
Potato salad too
If you bring the deviled eggs
Then you can join the crew

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Zohran Kwame Mamdani @zohrankmamdani.bsky.social · 7d

New York City, I can see a future with you. And it’s one we can afford.

Our new ad just aired during The Golden Bachelor.

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Paulina Ganucheau @paulinaganucheau.bsky.social · 7d

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ellis 🍉➡️ NYCC @desir.ee · 8d

hey remember when i said i had some changes?
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Claire Draper 🏳️‍⚧️♥️🏳️‍🌈 @draper-claire.bsky.social · 11d

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Claire Draper 🏳️‍⚧️♥️🏳️‍🌈 @draper-claire.bsky.social · 11d

I didn’t ask 🤭

Claire Draper 🏳️‍⚧️♥️🏳️‍🌈 @draper-claire.bsky.social · 11d

Yup!

Claire Draper 🏳️‍⚧️♥️🏳️‍🌈 @draper-claire.bsky.social · 11d

3 years, though I took a year+ break in there. It was not quick.

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Aishwarya Tandon @toondoon1010.bsky.social · 11d

DIWALI IN MY NEW HOME IS THREE YEARS OLD TODAY! 😭💖✨🎉🪔

Its my first intl publication and picture book. So many good memories working on this book and drawing Priya with her friends and families!

Pls do check out the book and celebrate Diwali with us! 😊🎉

#kidlit #kidlitart #books #picturebooks

Aishwarya Tandon @toondoon1010.bsky.social · 15d

One month to go for Diwali, the festival of lights! 🪔🎆

Please check out DIWALI IN MY NEW HOME by Shachi Kaushik, art by me, for a lovely Diwali gift!!! ✨

www.beamingbooks.com/store/produc...

#kidlit #kidlitart #picturebooks ✏️💛

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Claire Draper 🏳️‍⚧️♥️🏳️‍🌈 @draper-claire.bsky.social · 11d

Held together by a prayer and a dream. Klaudia says that’s canonical.

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Claire Draper 🏳️‍⚧️♥️🏳️‍🌈 @draper-claire.bsky.social · 12d

She’s done

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👁️🍄🪸 @bloomfilters.bsky.social · 12d

a picture of anthony bourdain with the caption "once you visit a city in east asia you'll never stop wanting to build better transit infrastructure with your bare hands" - anthony bourdain

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Au Literary Management @auliterarymgmt.bsky.social · 14d

Check out our website for more information about the agency, our books, clients, resources, and more!
auliterarymanagement.com

https://auliterarymanagement.com/

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Au Literary Management @auliterarymgmt.bsky.social · 14d

Founded in 2025 by @draper-claire.bsky.social, Au Literary Management is a NYC-based literary agency, dedicated to supporting creatives who make books that will be loved for generations–books that have dog-eared pages, broken spines, and notes in the margins.

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Au Literary Management @auliterarymgmt.bsky.social · 14d

Announcing Au Literary Management, where stories are as good as gold

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Claire Draper 🏳️‍⚧️♥️🏳️‍🌈 @draper-claire.bsky.social · 17d

Thanks ♥️

Claire Draper 🏳️‍⚧️♥️🏳️‍🌈 @draper-claire.bsky.social · 17d

Thanks!!!