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Esmé Weijun Wang @esmewang.com · 13/09/2026

I am almost never on here, but some of you were my pals elsewhere on the internet before Bluesky, and perhaps you remember our little dog Daphne. I am sad to share that Daphne died last night. Already I have cried and cried and I know that I will cry more. She was a very good girl.

A woman with purple and black hair in an updo, wearing clear-framed glasses, red lipstick, and a black ribbed sweater with pearl studs, holds a small tan-and-white mutt. She’s wearing pearl chain-link glasses holders and gold jewelry. The background is blurred with home furnishings and colorful artwork.

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Esmé Weijun Wang @esmewang.com · 14/05/2026

Interested in writing memoir or personal essays? Interested in my teaching? I’m closing The Unexpected Shape Writing Academy and am now selling the entire curriculum and 12 brilliant guest lectures for the $ of a little more than one class. Sale closes June 15: www.esmewang.com/last-chance

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Esmé Weijun Wang @esmewang.com · 08/05/2025

Because I couldn’t message you—

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Esmé Weijun Wang @esmewang.com · 07/05/2025

Pupdate for people who’ve missed Daphne on their screens.

Small white dog with tan ears sits on wet pavement, wearing a red-and-yellow striped knit sweater.

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Esmé Weijun Wang @esmewang.com · 07/05/2025

If you see this, post the most recent photo of yourself from your camera roll. No cheating!

A person with short curly hair and vintage glasses smiles slightly, wearing a shiny silver outfit at a lively indoor event.

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Esmé Weijun Wang @esmewang.com · 06/05/2025

for people who are interested in writing personal nonfiction/memoir and would like to start small: I made a free 28-paged workbook called Memoir in Miniature for you! grab it here: www.esmewang.com/memoir-in-mi...

Promotional graphic for a free guide titled “Memoir in Miniature,” a resource for writing mini-memoirs in 500 words or less.

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Esmé Weijun Wang @esmewang.com · 03/04/2025

the bird of the day reminds you to drink some water

Black ink drawing of a bird drinking water, with its reflection visible; placed on floral-patterned fabric.

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Esmé Weijun Wang @esmewang.com · 05/03/2025

trying to make a Tarot deck on top of my other ten million projects… can you guess what these are?

A set of four black-and-white ink illustrations of birds on textured paper, arranged on a worn wooden surface. Each bird is uniquely stylized: a fluffy chick with detailed feathers, a plump bird gazing at a star, a regal peacock-like bird wearing a tiny crown, and a bird with roses and abstract geometric elements. The intricate linework gives each illustration a distinct character.

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Esmé Weijun Wang @esmewang.com · 24/02/2025

I have a best friend who’s a Luddite. She’s a brilliant writer, but when the topic of building an author platform comes up, she gets a panicky look—like I just told her she has to go viral on TikTok by Monday. And… I have a new class for that: www.esmewang.com/building-an-...

Says. “Building your author platform (when you’d rather be writing” (coming soon)

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Esmé Weijun Wang @esmewang.com · 23/01/2025

the new bird I drew during therapy today deeply reflected/reflects my mood

A detailed pen sketch of a bird, drawn on a grid-patterned notebook page. The bird has expressive, large eyes and intricate feather detailing. Above the drawing, handwritten text is visible but partially obscured. The notebook rests on a brown cover, atop a patterned surface.

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Esmé Weijun Wang @esmewang.com · 23/01/2025

for those following the medical-crisis-adventure of the last two months, some good news. C is coming home.

WBC at 10.5 out of a 4-11 scale, and Neutrophil at 6.43 out of a 1.7-6.7

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Esmé Weijun Wang @esmewang.com · 13/01/2025

Donate $50 to Pasadena for All (www.instagram.com/pasadenaforall), an organization that’s supporting houseless people in LA during the wildfires (& beyond). Send your receipt and mailing address to donation@esmewang.com; I'll mail you an original, one-of-a-kind bird postcard hand-drawn by me.

Alt-text: “A promotional graphic encouraging donations to Pasadena for All. The text reads: ‘Donate $50 to Pasadena for All & get a bird postcard. Donate $50 to @pasadenaforall, send your receipt and mailing address to donation@esmewang.com, & I’ll mail you an original, one-of-a-kind bird postcard hand-drawn by me.’ Below the text is an image of a hand-drawn bird postcard on a floral background. The handle @esmewang appears in the lower left, with ‘Save this post’ in the bottom right.”

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Esmé Weijun Wang @esmewang.com · 12/01/2025

I drew a bird while on a call with my therapist. She’d been on vacation for two weeks; I had a LOT to say

A black ink sketch of a bird on a branch in an open notebook with grid paper. The notebook rests on a floral-patterned green fabric. A thought bubble in the drawing contains handwritten text.

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Esmé Weijun Wang @esmewang.com · 08/01/2025

Agree/disagree: this excerpt from a newsletter I receive (long story) seems like an absolute parody

In the past three weeks, I started a church that restores the
first-century sect of Judeans and Galileans, known as the
"Nazarenes." In addition to this, I purchased a Tesla Cybertruck and got it wrapped in my favorite color (lime green), and... I decided to resurrect the cryptocurrency I co-founded in 2018-which had been trudging along for several years—by announcing I'd be integrating its technology into Tesla's so that they can begin mining crypto while driving. This resulted in an increase of the coin's market cap by a measly...

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Esmé Weijun Wang @esmewang.com · 15/12/2024

People mention sea monkeys, but does anyone else remember a time when SALT CRYSTAL AQUARIUMS were popular

A colorful box of “Magic Rocks” instant crystal growing kit. The box shows a jar with colorful crystal-like formations underwater and small sea creature decals. It mentions the rocks grow to different heights up to 4 inches and highlights the product as a brilliant underwater garden for ages 10 and up.

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Esmé Weijun Wang @esmewang.com · 14/12/2024

Drawing birds is a way I try to calm myself down

A black ink sketch of a small bird with detailed feather textures, drawn on white paper. The paper rests on a wooden surface.

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Esmé Weijun Wang @esmewang.com · 03/12/2024

This machine is like a weird old arcade game

A medical device with a touchscreen displaying “PRIME” and system diagrams, tubes, and components. Background shows a clinical room setup.

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Esmé Weijun Wang @esmewang.com · 26/11/2024

C has a hospital room now. Feeling more relief knowing he’s in good hands.

A hospital room ceiling and wall with a medical monitor, IV poles, and various medical equipment in view, including infusion pumps.

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Esmé Weijun Wang @esmewang.com · 24/11/2024

Part Three of the new novel, in progress

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Esmé Weijun Wang @esmewang.com · 21/05/2023

Some new things by Emily Wells Design for the new version of my website (which I highly recommend you visit! it’s got a *lot* of stuff in it: esmewang.com)

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Esmé Weijun Wang @esmewang.com · 14/05/2023

for anyone who missed Daphne pictures

A grinning papijack with her tongue hanging out, sitting on a bed

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Esmé Weijun Wang @esmewang.com · 12/05/2023

it’s so good to see you though darth

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Esmé Weijun Wang @esmewang.com · 12/05/2023

Join us next Friday for an incredible literary evening with RF Kuang and me, as they discuss the newly released, and highly anticipated Yellowface! Tickets included a signed copy of this timely, and razor sharp novel. www.booksinc.net/event/rf-kuang-and…

Books Inc. Presents
R.F. KUANG
in conversation with
Esmé
Wang
Friday. May 19 7:00PM
The Haymarket Theater

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