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Tom McLaughlin • writer • illustrator

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@_tommclaughlin
Multi-award losing writer & illustrator | Devon • @hachettechildrens • @oxfordchildrens @walkerbooksuk - Creator of @pinkcatcartoon
  • Following 948
  • Followers 7K
  • Engagement 0.78%
  • Avg comments 4

About Tom McLaughlin • writer • illustrator

Tom McLaughlin • writer • illustrator (@_tommclaughlin) is an Author creator on Instagram. The account has 7,034 followers and 1,017 published posts. Recent posts average 52 likes and 4 comments, an engagement rate of 0.78%.

Tom McLaughlin • writer • illustrator belongs to the nano tier, the band usually drawn between 1,000 and 10,000 followers. Tom McLaughlin • writer • illustrator follows 948 accounts, so the audience is roughly 7.4 times the size of the list followed. Tom McLaughlin • writer • illustrator carries Instagram's verified badge and is set up as an Instagram business account. Flinque files Tom McLaughlin • writer • illustrator under a single category, Author.

The Instagram bio for Tom McLaughlin • writer • illustrator runs to 12 words. The bio mentions @hachettechildrens, @oxfordchildrens, @walkerbooksuk and @pinkcatcartoon. The latest activity Flinque has on record for Tom McLaughlin • writer • illustrator dates from January 2026.

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1,017 Posts

Of the 10 most recent posts shown for Tom McLaughlin • writer • illustrator, 8 are single images, 1 is a video and 1 is a carousel. That mix leans toward single images. Tom McLaughlin • writer • illustrator has built a substantial archive of 1,017 posts. Against the audience, that is roughly 6.9 followers for each post published. Tom McLaughlin • writer • illustrator also keeps 2 story highlights on the profile. All 10 carry captions, averaging 27 words each. The captions are written mainly in English. Words that recur across them include drawing, sketch, illustration, illustratorsoninstagram and draw. The captions tag #sketch, #drawing, #illustration, #illustratorsoninstagram and #draw.

[link in bio] Delighted to be at the Waterstones festival again this year! Come and see me in Dundee, there will be talking, drawing, joking, stories and loads more. #kidsbooks #author #childrensbooks #waterstones #dundee
Off to the patent office with this one.

#illustration #illustratorsoninstagram #draw #drawing #sketch
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10 years, man. And we can all agree it’s gone to shit since he left us. #bowie #art #drawing #design #sketch
Cat people

#illustration #illustratorsoninstagram #draw #drawing #sketch
#cartoon #funny #christmas #artist #artwork
Here’s looking at you kids.

#newyear #cartoon #sketch #art #drawing
#illustration #illustratorsoninstagram #illustrationartists #art #sketch
LOOK OUT! Alan is back and he's ready for more universe domination (attempts) 🌏

This February, join power-hungry cat Alan as he takes over the world AGAIN! Or at least tries to...

This laugh-out-loud new two-colour graphic novel series from Tom McLaughlin is perfect for fans of Dog Man and Bunny vs Monkey aged 7+

#ChildrensBooks #GraphicNovels #NewBooks #Bookstagram #KidsBooks

[Image description: Front cover of Alan King of the Universe Book 2, with Alan the cat and Fido the dog on either side. Black banner across the top that reads 'Alan is back! February 2026!']
Hello Bologna.

#illustration #illustratorsoninstagram #draw #drawing #sketch

Tom McLaughlin • writer • illustrator's engagement

Tom McLaughlin • writer • illustrator's engagement rate on Instagram is 0.78%, under 1%, fewer than 1 like or comment per 100 followers. On a typical post that comes to about 1 like or comment for every 128 followers. An average post collects 52 likes and 4 comments, close to 13 likes for each comment.

Engagement rate

0.78%

Avg likes
52
Avg comments
4
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1 : 128

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Who is Tom McLaughlin • writer • illustrator?

Tom McLaughlin • writer • illustrator (@_tommclaughlin) is an Author creator on Instagram. Tom McLaughlin • writer • illustrator carries Instagram's verified badge and is set up as an Instagram business account. The Instagram bio for Tom McLaughlin • writer • illustrator runs to 12 words.

How many followers does Tom McLaughlin • writer • illustrator have?

Tom McLaughlin • writer • illustrator has 7,034 followers on Instagram (7K). Tom McLaughlin • writer • illustrator follows 948 accounts, so the audience is roughly 7.4 times the size of the list followed. Tom McLaughlin • writer • illustrator has built a substantial archive of 1,017 posts.

What is Tom McLaughlin • writer • illustrator's engagement rate?

Tom McLaughlin • writer • illustrator's engagement rate on Instagram is 0.78%, under 1%, fewer than 1 like or comment per 100 followers. On a typical post that comes to about 1 like or comment for every 128 followers. An average post collects 52 likes and 4 comments, close to 13 likes for each comment.

What does Tom McLaughlin • writer • illustrator post about on Instagram?

Flinque files Tom McLaughlin • writer • illustrator under a single category, Author. Of the 10 most recent posts shown for Tom McLaughlin • writer • illustrator, 8 are single images, 1 is a video and 1 is a carousel. The 10 recent Instagram captions Flinque holds for Tom McLaughlin • writer • illustrator repeatedly use the words drawing, sketch, illustration, illustratorsoninstagram and draw. Tom McLaughlin • writer • illustrator's captions carry hashtags such as #sketch, #drawing and #illustration. Tom McLaughlin • writer • illustrator writes those captions mainly in English. Tom McLaughlin • writer • illustrator keeps 2 story highlights, which open with a free Flinque account.

How do I contact Tom McLaughlin • writer • illustrator for a collaboration?

Tom McLaughlin • writer • illustrator's contact details are not published on Flinque's public profile. The Instagram bio links to 3 external sites, and a free Flinque account opens those links. The account is registered as an Instagram business account. Brands with a free Flinque account can shortlist Tom McLaughlin • writer • illustrator and use Flinque's outreach tools wherever a contact route is on file.

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