Darby Hudson

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Darby Hudson talks about the 'creative process' and muddling through life.

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Darby Hudson

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A little about writing me new book, WORKING NINE LIVES 15.02.2024 11:05

This week I read a few poems from my book and talk about a quote from Cormac McCarthy that was in the back of my mind while I wrote it. My new book: WORKING NINE LIVES WORKING NINE LIVES My books and prints: Books and prints Find me: My free eBook of poems Instagram TikTok YouTube

Finishing a book project and starting the next 08.02.2024 10:31

This week feels like a bit of a diary entry (recently they sorta have been) but here I waffle-reflect on finishing a book and searching and planting the seeds for a new idea to begin. Preorder my new book: WORKING NINE LIVES WORKING NINE LIVES My books and prints: Books and prints Find me: My free eBook of poems Instagram TikTok YouTube

Following your dreams 01.02.2024 10:26

Forks in the road towards a weird career in the arts. Preorder my new book: WORKING NINE LIVES WORKING NINE LIVES My books and prints: Books and prints Find me: My free eBook of poems Instagram TikTok YouTube

Making art for no audience 26.01.2024 12:28

A little blah di da reflection on writing without an audience for 30 years. Preorder my new book: WORKING NINE LIVES WORKING NINE LIVES My books and prints: Books and prints Find me: My free eBook of poems Instagram TikTok YouTube

Selling out to myself 18.01.2024 9:56

Sometimes I'll write stuff purely on 'cleverness' and it will lack something. It feels like I've sold out to myself. But sometimes I have to write these hollow pieces to break through to the real stuff. Preorder my new book: WORKING NINE LIVES WORKING NINE LIVES My books and prints: Books and prints Find me: My free eBook of poems Instagram TikTok YouTube

Creative breakthroughs by not giving a shit 11.01.2024 10:20

Talking about David Chase from the Sopranos, David Lynch, and not giving a shit as aid to creative breakthroughs. Preorder my new book: WORKING NINE LIVES WORKING NINE LIVES My books and prints: Books and prints Find me: My free eBook of poems Instagram TikTok YouTube

Documenting the writing process for one of me videos 04.01.2024 13:55

I thought I'd document the writing process of one of my videos I shared recently on TikTok and Instagram "Envy disguised as moral highground". Also there's a little bit I learned on writer's rooms (from the Sopranos showrunner, David Chase) at the end. Preorder my new book: WORKING NINE LIVES WORKING NINE LIVES My books and prints: Books and prints Find me: My free eBook of poems Instagram TikTok...

Walking to the supermarket in the no mans land between Christmas and New Years 28.12.2023 8:37

Walking to the supermarket (excuse the clicking of the leaves I'm walking on) and some thoughts on the time of the year between Christmas and New Years. Preorder my new book: WORKING NINE LIVES WORKING NINE LIVES My books and prints: Books and prints Find me: My free eBook of poems Instagram TikTok YouTube

Physical frailty and creating beyond oneself 21.12.2023 8:56

I used to visit a cafe next to a nursing home. It was incredible. Anxiety reducing. And I've noticed how some of my favourite artists write beyond themselves when physically frail and elderly. Preorder my new book: WORKING NINE LIVES WORKING NINE LIVES My books and prints: Books and prints Find me: My free eBook of poems Instagram TikTok YouTube

Every creative breakthrough I've had across 40 years 14.12.2023 12:54

All the creative breakthroughs I've had over 40 years and significant moments that have inspired me. Preorder my new book: WORKING NINE LIVES WORKING NINE LIVES My books and prints: Books and prints Find me: My free eBook of poems Instagram TikTok YouTube

One idea leads to the next 07.12.2023 8:36

Each book I've written seems to have had an abberant piece in it - like a doorway to the next book. Preorder my new book: WORKING NINE LIVES WORKING NINE LIVES UM' self help book for creatives: UM My 'Best Of' illustrated poems: Confetti Tornado Find me: Subscribe to (very occasional) newsletter darbyhudsonart.com Instagram TikTok

Sticking up poems around the streets and talking to myself 30.11.2023 13:10

I walked Melbourne Streets sticking up poems over two days while talking to myself: Gertrude St, Swan St, Greville St, Chapel St, Smith St Brunswick St, Bridge Road, VCA Southbank. Preorder my new book: WORKING NINE LIVES WORKING NINE LIVES UM' self help book for creatives: UM My 'Best Of' illustrated poems: Confetti Tornado Find me: Subscribe to (very occasional) newsletter darbyhudsonart.com Ins...

Shit podcast episode where I was out of ideas 23.11.2023 9:54

Shit podcast episode. Huge creative block. And little on letting the unconscious do the heavy lifting in creativity. Preorder my new book: WORKING NINE LIVES WORKING NINE LIVES UM' self help book for creatives: UM My 'Best Of' illustrated poems: Confetti Tornado Find me: Subscribe to (very occasional) newsletter darbyhudsonart.com Instagram TikTok

Getting out of the way of yourself in creativity 16.11.2023 8:07

A sort of sequel episode to epsiode 57. Getting out of the way of myself by documenting my mum then work. Preorder my new book: WORKING NINE LIVES WORKING NINE LIVES UM' self help book for creatives: UM My 'Best Of' illustrated poems: Confetti Tornado Find me: Subscribe to (very occasional) newsletter darbyhudsonart.com Instagram TikTok

Finding momentum to keep creating 09.11.2023 10:07

Trying to find momentum to create when (naturally) 95% of creativity is rubbish. Preorder my new book: WORKING NINE LIVES WORKING NINE LIVES UM' self help book for creatives: UM My 'Best Of' illustrated poems: Confetti Tornado Find me: Subscribe to (very occasional) newsletter darbyhudsonart.com Instagram TikTok

Find out who you are and do it on purpose 02.11.2023 11:15

Daydreaming in my teens. Comedy in my 20s. Poetry in my 30s. Then combing it all in my 40s. New poetry collection 2023: WASTE YOUR LIFE TO THE FULLEST UM' self help book for creatives: UM My 'Best Of' illustrated poems: Confetti Tornado Find me: Subscribe to (very occasional) newsletter darbyhudsonart.com Instagram TikTok

Writing my way out of straightjackets and 2 other random ideas I had this week 26.10.2023 8:34

3 random ideas I had this week that didn't belong anywhere so here they have found themselves! Symbolic moment in novels Writing my way out of straightjackets Searching for truth in high critics scores and low audiences scores on Rotten Tomatoes and artists making art with their reputation, not souls New poetry collection 2023: WASTE YOUR LIFE TO THE FULLEST UM' self help book for creatives: UM My...

Finding your voice in creativity with your actual voice 19.10.2023 9:02

I talk about finding my voice by speaking it aloud. And maintaining enthusiasm for making ideas even though 95% of them are crap. New poetry collection 2023: WASTE YOUR LIFE TO THE FULLEST UM' self help book for creatives: UM My 'Best Of' illustrated poems: Confetti Tornado Find me: Subscribe to (very occasional) newsletter darbyhudsonart.com Instagram TikTok

Catching the emotional truth of what I'm writing about 12.10.2023 10:09

I blab on about my new writing process to record one minute video poems. and the counter intuitive thing to catch the emotional truth of what I'm writing about. New poetry collection 2023: WASTE YOUR LIFE TO THE FULLEST UM' self help book for creatives: UM My 'Best Of' illustrated poems: Confetti Tornado Find me: Subscribe to (very occasional) newsletter darbyhudsonart.com Instagram TikTok

Starsigns and creativity - skip this if starsigns ain't your thing! 05.10.2023 10:24

I ramble on about star signs. Being a scorpio sun/aries moon/libra ascendent. New poetry collection 2023: WASTE YOUR LIFE TO THE FULLEST UM' self help book for creatives: UM My 'Best Of' illustrated poems: Confetti Tornado Find me: Subscribe to (very occasional) newsletter darbyhudsonart.com Instagram TikTok

Nows the time to create in a world distracted by politics 28.09.2023 11:18

I ramble on about creating in a time of crazy distraction and the difference between Instagram and TikTok audiences. New poetry collection 2023: WASTE YOUR LIFE TO THE FULLEST UM' self help book for creatives: UM My 'Best Of' illustrated poems: Confetti Tornado Find me: Subscribe to (very occasional) newsletter darbyhudsonart.com Instagram TikTok

Creative breakthroughs 21.09.2023 9:06

I've found a new way to write poems and it feels new and exciting again. New poetry collection 2023: WASTE YOUR LIFE TO THE FULLEST UM' self help book for creatives: UM My 'Best Of' illustrated poems: Confetti Tornado Find me: Subscribe to (very occasional) newsletter darbyhudsonart.com Instagram TikTok

Interview with Tommy Attwood, writer/illustrator 14.09.2023 33:41

I interview Tommy Attwood who is a writer and illustrator from the US with a delisciously bent mind. Tommy's Instagram: @spiritualcardboard New poetry collection 2023: WASTE YOUR LIFE TO THE FULLEST UM' self help book for creatives: UM My 'Best Of' illustrated poems: Confetti Tornado Find me: Subscribe to (very occasional) newsletter darbyhudsonart.com Instagram TikTok

How I've been able to pay the rent writing poetry 07.09.2023 15:00

It's been a 30 year process. I'm not as outrageously talented as other social media poets out there. But just plodded along. New poetry collection 2023: WASTE YOUR LIFE TO THE FULLEST UM' self help book for creatives: UM My 'Best Of' illustrated poems: Confetti Tornado Find me: Subscribe to (very occasional) newsletter darbyhudsonart.com Instagram TikTok

Honouring my 8 year old self's decisions to make books 31.08.2023 7:33

Honouring my 8 year old self's decision to make books New poetry collection 2023: WASTE YOUR LIFE TO THE FULLEST UM' self help book for creatives: UM My 'Best Of' illustrated poems: Confetti Tornado Find me: Subscribe to (very occasional) newsletter darbyhudsonart.com Instagram TikTok