Darby Hudson talks about poetry, the 'creative process', cats, alchemy and life. My book that essences all the best bits from my podcast: Um: Things I've Learned About Creativity And Poetry

I've worked a lot of jobs but writing full time is the heaviest lifting. I'm lifting the full weight of all my boringness and trying to make it the lightest thing to read.Get my book, "DARBY, LOVE... (Alive things mum said before she died)" & Preorder "You're Going To Be Ok" (published by Andrews McMeel):ME BOOKSMy books and prints:www.darbyhudson.comFind me:InstagramTikTokYouTube#art #writingtips #creativity #writingcommunity #writing #artist

Just trying to relax after pushing myself hard with writing for 5 years.Get my book, "DARBY, LOVE... (Alive things mum said before she died)" & Preorder "You're Going To Be Ok" (published by Andrews McMeel):ME BOOKSMy books and prints:www.darbyhudson.comFind me:InstagramTikTokYouTube#art #writingtips #creativity #writingcommunity #writing #artist

I've been blinding following the Art Spirit for decades. It's let me through dark places and maybe finally into a small patch of light.Get my book, "DARBY, LOVE... (Alive things mum said before she died)" & Preorder "You're Going To Be Ok" (published by Andrews McMeel):ME BOOKSMy books and prints:www.darbyhudson.comFind me:InstagramTikTokYouTube#art #writingtips #creativity #writingcommunity #writing #artist

Some thoughts on attention spans and the crappy stories we're being fed that messes with our attention spans.PREORDER ME BOOKS: 2nd expanded edition of "DARBY, LOVE... (Alive things mum said before she died)" & "You're Going To Be Ok" (published by Andrews McMeel) now available:PREORDER ME BOOKSMy books and prints:www.darbyhudson.comFind me:InstagramTikTokYouTube#art #writingtips #creativity #writingcommunity #writing #artist

Me book's been out nearly a month in the US and a few weeks in Australia. I've been watching the charts as it goes up and down. It's been doing my head in. So I've returned in a more dedicated way to writing and little more sane again.PREORDER ME BOOKS: 2nd expanded edition of "DARBY, LOVE... (Alive things mum said before she died)" & "You're Going To Be Ok" (published by Andrews McMeel) now available:Get my books hereMy books and prints:www.darbyhudson.comFind me:InstagramTikTokYouTube#art #writingtips #creativity #writingcommunity #writing #artist

I'm curious as to where these books lead... and not just to write yet another book. Althought I'm going to write a third book, I'm still very curious. PREORDER ME BOOKS: 2nd expanded edition of "DARBY, LOVE... (Alive things mum said before she died)" & "You're Going To Be Ok" (published by Andrews McMeel) now available:PREORDER ME BOOKSMy books and prints:www.darbyhudson.comFind me:InstagramTikTokYouTube#art #writingtips #creativity #writingcommunity #writing #artist

Struggling with life at the moment, good stuff is happening and bad stuff at once. It's funny how that happens.PREORDER ME BOOKS: 2nd expanded edition of "DARBY, LOVE... (Alive things mum said before she died)" & "You're Going To Be Ok" (published by Andrews McMeel) now available:PREORDER ME BOOKSMy books and prints:www.darbyhudson.comFind me:InstagramTikTokYouTube#art #writingtips #creativity #writingcommunity #writing #artist

A few thoughts on audience size and fear of sharing art and writing to a big audiencePREORDER ME BOOKS: 2nd expanded edition of "DARBY, LOVE... (Alive things mum said before she died)" & "You're Going To Be Ok" (published by Andrews McMeel) now available:PREORDER ME BOOKSMy books and prints:www.darbyhudson.comFind me:InstagramTikTokYouTube#art #writingtips #creativity #writingcommunity #writing #artist

A few thoughts on a future opening up after existing in a single long endless day most of my life. And some thoughts on writing my two books.PREORDER ME BOOKS: 2nd expanded edition of "DARBY, LOVE... (Alive things mum said before she died)" & "You're Going To Be Ok" (published by Andrews McMeel) now available:PREORDER ME BOOKSMy books and prints:www.darbyhudson.comFind me:InstagramTikTokYouTube#art #writingtips #creativity #writingcommunity #writing #artist

Some thoughts on making art in new places, planting the seed to leave Australia, and my new book a week or so away!PREORDER ME BOOKS: 2nd expanded edition of "DARBY, LOVE... (Alive things mum said before she died)" & "You're Going To Be Ok" (published by Andrews McMeel) now available:PREORDER ME BOOKSMy books and prints:www.darbyhudson.comFind me:InstagramTikTokYouTube#art #writingtips #creativity #writingcommunity #writing #artist

PREORDER ME BOOKS: 2nd expanded edition of "DARBY, LOVE... (Alive things mum said before she died)" & "You're Going To Be Ok" (published by Andrews McMeel) now available:PREORDER ME BOOKSMy books and prints:www.darbyhudson.comFind me:InstagramTikTokYouTube#art #writingtips #creativity #writingcommunity #writing #artist

PREORDER ME BOOKS: 2nd expanded edition of "DARBY, LOVE... (Alive things mum said before she died)" & "You're Going To Be Ok" (published by Andrews McMeel) now available:PREORDER ME BOOKSMy books and prints:www.darbyhudson.comFind me:InstagramTikTokYouTube#art #writingtips #creativity #writingcommunity #writing #artist

PREORDER ME BOOKS: 2nd expanded edition of "DARBY, LOVE... (Alive things mum said before she died)" & "You're Going To Be Ok" (published by Andrews McMeel) now available:PREORDER ME BOOKSMy books and prints:www.darbyhudson.comFind me:InstagramTikTokYouTube#art #writingtips #creativity #writingcommunity #writing #artist

PREORDER ME BOOKS: 2nd expanded edition of "DARBY, LOVE... (Alive things mum said before she died)" & "You're Going To Be Ok" (published by Andrews McMeel) now available:PREORDER ME BOOKSMy books and prints:www.darbyhudson.comFind me:InstagramTikTokYouTube#art #writingtips #creativity #writingcommunity #writing #artist

PREORDER ME BOOKS: 2nd expanded edition of "DARBY, LOVE... (Alive things mum said before she died)" & "You're Going To Be Ok" (published by Andrews McMeel) now available:PREORDER ME BOOKSMy books and prints:www.darbyhudson.comFind me:InstagramTikTokYouTube#art #writingtips #creativity #writingcommunity #writing #artist

PREORDER ME BOOKS: 2nd expanded edition of "DARBY, LOVE... (Alive things mum said before she died)" & "You're Going To Be Ok" (published by Andrews McMeel) now available:PREORDER ME BOOKSMy books and prints:www.darbyhudson.comFind me:InstagramTikTokYouTube#art #writingtips #creativity #writingcommunity #writing #artist

PREORDER ME BOOKS: 2nd expanded edition of "DARBY, LOVE... (Alive things mum said before she died)" & "You're Going To Be Ok" (published by Andrews McMeel) now available:PREORDER ME BOOKSMy books and prints:www.darbyhudson.comFind me:InstagramTikTokYouTube#art #writingtips #creativity #writingcommunity #writing #artist

PREORDER ME BOOKS: 2nd expanded edition of "DARBY, LOVE... (Alive things mum said before she died)" & "You're Going To Be Ok" (published by Andrews McMeel) now available:PREORDER ME BOOKSMy books and prints:www.darbyhudson.comFind me:InstagramTikTokYouTube#art #writingtips #creativity #writingcommunity #writing #artist

Some thoughts on RuPauls Drag Race and The Sopranos2nd expanded edition of "DARBY, LOVE... (Alive things mum said before she died)" (published by Andrews McMeel) now available to preorder:DARBY, LOVE (ALIVE THINGS MUM SAID BEFORE SHE DIED)My books and prints:www.darbyhudson.comFind me:My free eBook of poemsInstagramTikTokYouTube#art #writingtips #creativity #writingcommunity #writing #artist

Some thoughts on RuPauls Drag Race and The Sopranos2nd expanded edition of "DARBY, LOVE... (Alive things mum said before she died)" (published by Andrews McMeel) now available to preorder:DARBY, LOVE (ALIVE THINGS MUM SAID BEFORE SHE DIED)My books and prints:www.darbyhudson.comFind me:My free eBook of poemsInstagramTikTokYouTube#art #writingtips #creativity #writingcommunity #writing #artist

Writing my way into the world.2nd expanded edition of "DARBY, LOVE... (Alive things mum said before she died)" (published by Andrews McMeel) now available to preorder:DARBY, LOVE (ALIVE THINGS MUM SAID BEFORE SHE DIED)My books and prints:www.darbyhudson.comFind me:My free eBook of poemsInstagramTikTokYouTube#art #writingtips #creativity #writingcommunity #writing #artist

2nd expanded edition of "DARBY, LOVE... (Alive things mum said before she died)" (published by Andrews McMeel) now available to preorder:DARBY, LOVE (ALIVE THINGS MUM SAID BEFORE SHE DIED)My books and prints:www.darbyhudson.comFind me:My free eBook of poemsInstagramTikTokYouTube#art #writingtips #creativity #writingcommunity #writing #artist

2nd expanded edition of "DARBY, LOVE... (Alive things mum said before she died)" (published by Andrews McMeel) now available to preorder:DARBY, LOVE (ALIVE THINGS MUM SAID BEFORE SHE DIED)My books and prints:www.darbyhudson.comFind me:My free eBook of poemsInstagramTikTokYouTube#art #writingtips #creativity #writingcommunity #writing #artist

2nd expanded edition of "DARBY, LOVE... (Alive things mum said before she died)" (published by Andrews McMeel) now available to preorder:DARBY, LOVE (ALIVE THINGS MUM SAID BEFORE SHE DIED)My books and prints:www.darbyhudson.comFind me:My free eBook of poemsInstagramTikTokYouTube#art #writingtips #creativity #writingcommunity #writing #artist

2nd expanded edition of "DARBY, LOVE... (Alive things mum said before she died)" (published by Andrews McMeel) now available to preorder:DARBY, LOVE (ALIVE THINGS MUM SAID BEFORE SHE DIED)My books and prints:www.darbyhudson.comFind me:My free eBook of poemsInstagramTikTokYouTube#art #writingtips #creativity #writingcommunity #writing #artist

2nd expanded edition of "DARBY, LOVE... (Alive things mum said before she died)" (published by Andrews McMeel) now available to preorder:DARBY, LOVE (ALIVE THINGS MUM SAID BEFORE SHE DIED)My books and prints:www.darbyhudson.comFind me:My free eBook of poemsInstagramTikTokYouTube#art #writingtips #creativity #writingcommunity #writing #artist

More on writing mum's book and touring the US later this year.My new book: "DARBY, LOVE... (Alive things mum said before she died)"DARBY, LOVE (ALIVE THINGS MUM SAID BEFORE SHE DIED)My books and prints:Books and printsFind me:My free eBook of poemsInstagramTikTokYouTube#art #writingtips #creativity #writingcommunity #writing #artist

Some thoughts on self publishing and traditional publishing. And getting what you want when you no longer need what you want.My new book: "DARBY, LOVE... (Alive things mum said before she died)"DARBY, LOVE (ALIVE THINGS MUM SAID BEFORE SHE DIED)My books and prints:Books and printsFind me:My free eBook of poemsInstagramTikTokYouTube#art #writingtips #creativity #writingcommunity #writing #artist

I wrote by the train tracks for 12 years.My new book: "DARBY, LOVE... (Alive things mum said before she died)"DARBY, LOVE (ALIVE THINGS MUM SAID BEFORE SHE DIED)My books and prints:Books and printsFind me:My free eBook of poemsInstagramTikTokYouTube#art #writingtips #creativity #writingcommunity #writing #artist

Nearly finished a deal with a traditional publisher.My new book: "DARBY, LOVE... (Alive things mum said before she died)"DARBY, LOVE (ALIVE THINGS MUM SAID BEFORE SHE DIED)My books and prints:Books and printsFind me:My free eBook of poemsInstagramTikTokYouTube#art #writingtips #creativity #writingcommunity #writing #artist

Finishing off a second draft for a second edition of mum's book.My new book: "DARBY, LOVE... (Alive things mum said before she died)"DARBY, LOVE (ALIVE THINGS MUM SAID BEFORE SHE DIED)My books and prints:Books and printsFind me:My free eBook of poemsInstagramTikTokYouTube#art #writingtips #creativity #writingcommunity #writing #artist

Writing mum's voice was a lot of fun. It was a strange channeling of her spirit.My new book: "DARBY, LOVE... (Alive things mum said before she died)"DARBY, LOVE (ALIVE THINGS MUM SAID BEFORE SHE DIED)My books and prints:Books and printsFind me:My free eBook of poemsInstagramTikTokYouTube#art #writingtips #creativity #writingcommunity #writing #artist

Link to John Mescalls full lecture on creativity: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SfVnH7qUCAI&t=28sMy new book: YOU'RE GOING TO BE OKwww.darbyhudson.comYOU'RE GOING TO BE OKMy books and prints:Books and printsFind me:My free eBook of poemsInstagramTikTokYouTube#art #writingtips #creativity #writingcommunity #writing #artist

Some thoughts about writing mum: "Alive Things Mum Told Me Before She Died".My new book: YOU'RE GOING TO BE OKwww.darbyhudson.comYOU'RE GOING TO BE OKMy books and prints:Books and printsFind me:My free eBook of poemsInstagramTikTokYouTube#art #writingtips #creativity #writingcommunity #writing #artist

I've gotta keep posting stuff on social media, so I've been reposting old stuff. But I made this podcastMy new book: YOU'RE GOING TO BE OKwww.darbyhudson.comYOU'RE GOING TO BE OKMy books and prints:Books and printsFind me:My free eBook of poemsInstagramTikTokYouTube#art #writingtips #creativity #writingcommunity #writing #artist

Some thoughts on writing memesMy new book: YOU'RE GOING TO BE OKwww.darbyhudson.comYOU'RE GOING TO BE OKMy books and prints:Books and printsFind me:My free eBook of poemsInstagramTikTokYouTube#art #writingtips #creativity #writingcommunity #writing #artist

Some thoughts on writing short and simple sentences and a small reflection on advertising constructing simple messages to complicate your life.My new book: YOU'RE GOING TO BE OKwww.darbyhudson.comYOU'RE GOING TO BE OKMy books and prints:Books and printsFind me:My free eBook of poemsInstagramTikTokYouTube#art #writingtips #creativity #writingcommunity #writing #artist

Some thoughts on art helping me through my 30s while feeling stuck in life.My new book: YOU'RE GOING TO BE OKwww.darbyhudson.comYOU'RE GOING TO BE OKMy books and prints:Books and printsFind me:My free eBook of poemsInstagramTikTokYouTube#art #writingtips #creativity #writingcommunity #writing #artist

I'm tired of stories. Just give me a scene with a dream.My new book: YOU'RE GOING TO BE OKwww.darbyhudson.comYOU'RE GOING TO BE OKMy books and prints:Books and printsFind me:My free eBook of poemsInstagramTikTokYouTube#art #writingtips #creativity #writingcommunity #writing #artist

This one is all over the shop. I'm losing my focus these last few weeks. Hopefully the brain brings more focus soon.My new book: YOU'RE GOING TO BE OKwww.darbyhudson.comYOU'RE GOING TO BE OKMy books and prints:Books and printsFind me:My free eBook of poemsInstagramTikTokYouTube#art #writingtips #creativity #writingcommunity #writing #artist

I watched seasons 4 and 6 - supposedly the classic seasons of this show. My new book: YOU'RE GOING TO BE OKwww.darbyhudson.comYOU'RE GOING TO BE OKMy books and prints:Books and printsFind me:My free eBook of poemsInstagramTikTokYouTube#art #writingtips #creativity #writingcommunity #writing #artist

A few thoughts on AI, creativity and talking to my guardian angel through writing.My new book: YOU'RE GOING TO BE OKwww.darbyhudson.comYOU'RE GOING TO BE OKMy books and prints:Books and printsFind me:My free eBook of poemsInstagramTikTokYouTube#art #writingtips #creativity #writingcommunity #writing #artist

I love the cooler months. That's when I feel like I come out of a long coma and I can think straight again. Sorry about the sound of the airconditioning fluttering in the car.My new book: YOU'RE GOING TO BE OKwww.darbyhudson.comYOU'RE GOING TO BE OKMy books and prints:Books and printsFind me:My free eBook of poemsInstagramTikTokYouTube#art #writingtips #creativity #writingcommunity #writing #artist

40 is a strange time for writers. It's kind of a cut of point to have a family or go full blast at creativity and 'make it'. Art is a naturally 'selfish' pursuit, it has to come first. But so does family. My new book: YOU'RE GOING TO BE OKwww.darbyhudson.comYOU'RE GOING TO BE OKMy books and prints:Books and printsFind me:My free eBook of poemsInstagramTikTokYouTube#art #writingtips #creativity #writingcommunity #writing #artist

Just some scattershot thoughts on vibes in the air and the artists work to pick them up. Apologies - I'm filming this as a video and I'm slowly adjusting to making stuff up while filming myself (in the car) which blocks me a little. I'll get there.My new book: YOU'RE GOING TO BE OKwww.darbyhudson.comYOU'RE GOING TO BE OKMy books and prints:Books and printsFind me:My free eBook of poemsInstagramTikTokYouTube#art #writingtips #creativity #writingcommunity #writing #artist

Trying to find more magic in my work. Maybe that requires more visits to the country and respect for my dreams. But without being boring.My new book: YOU'RE GOING TO BE OKwww.darbyhudson.comYOU'RE GOING TO BE OKMy books and prints:Books and printsFind me:My free eBook of poemsInstagramTikTokYouTube#art #writingtips #creativity #writingcommunity #writing #artist

I turned down promotions, relationships, sensible decisions over decades until I'd painted myself into a corner. For better or worse or better.My new book: YOU'RE GOING TO BE OKwww.darbyhudson.comYOU'RE GOING TO BE OKMy books and prints:Books and printsFind me:My free eBook of poemsInstagramTikTokYouTube#art #writingtips #creativity #writingcommunity #writing #artist

I forget I'm an old fart sometimes. Most art is tapping the inner child. But I gotta learn to embrace this mulch heap of years I've existed through.My new book: YOU'RE GOING TO BE OKwww.darbyhudson.comYOU'RE GOING TO BE OKMy books and prints:Books and printsFind me:My free eBook of poemsInstagramTikTokYouTube#art #writingtips #creativity #writingcommunity #writing #artist

Michael Leunig's email he wrote me on finding one's voice is the last 5 minutes if you want to skip to it. Michael Leunig's died a week ago. He was a massive influence on me as a kid and taught me that humans could actually make magic. Michael's instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/leunigstudio/My new book: YOU'RE GOING TO BE OKwww.darbyhudson.comYOU'RE GOING TO BE OKMy books and prints:Books and printsFind me:My free eBook of poemsInstagramTikTokYouTube#art #writingtips #creativity #writingcommunity #writing #artist

Fast thinking is rewarded in life. Slow thinking is rewarded much later in life.. Without writing my thoughts down, nothing would happen. I need to build on thoughts in front of me.My new book: YOU'RE GOING TO BE OKwww.darbyhudson.comYOU'RE GOING TO BE OKMy books and prints:Books and printsFind me:My free eBook of poemsInstagramTikTokYouTube#art #writingtips #creativity #writingcommunity #writing #artist

Been writing a crime novel. Well a whole page over a year. I'm enjoying tinkering with with the few paragraphs I have. Don't know if I'll ever publish it. But it's fun.My new book: YOU'RE GOING TO BE OKwww.darbyhudson.comYOU'RE GOING TO BE OKMy books and prints:Books and printsFind me:My free eBook of poemsInstagramTikTokYouTube#art #writingtips #creativity #writingcommunity #writing #artist