Darby Brown

New workshops and courses announced for November and December! Sign up on my website: darbybrownwrites.com/get-into-writi…

Had an amazing time headlining @BackstoryLdn’s first open mic poetry night yesterday 💙 With thanks to my talented and gracious friend @DarbyABrown — visit this wonderful independent bookshop in Balham if you get the chance !!

Exciting news: I have officially launched Get into Writing Workshops - accessible and affordable creative writing workshops for people who have always wanted to get into writing but just have never had the chance. Check out my website (link in bio) for more info and to sign up!

I’m thrilled to be participating in Skaped’s volunteer programme this summer, alongside many other amazing creatives. I’ve already learned so much about being intentional in the workplace and how to begin planning workshops. Thank you to the Skaped team for organising!

@MissLizBerry I try to focus on enjoying speaking my own poem aloud/enjoying the words themselves - like I’m reading it back to myself

Poets, if you feel shy or anxious about giving readings, what little things do you do to help yourself? I'm planning a workshop about giving beautiful readings, to help writers who (like me) don't feel themselves to be natural performers. I'd love your advice. Thank you x

So excited to be on the London SYP committee as an events officer - we already have some exciting ideas coming so please check it out!

For Mother’s Day, our booksellers asked their mums to recommend some of their favourites…

@peri_cimen @Uni_Slam @elliedesatge @unibirmingham So exciting!!

After a fun and inspiring weekend of poetry — we won @Uni_Slam 2023! It’s been so rewarding to coach this team of lovely poets with @elliedesatge and it’s been incredible to watch them develop their poetic talent these past few months! Second win in a row for @unibirmingham!✨

@PhoebeBath Hello, Phoebe! I’m also very interested in launching my publishing career and would love to hear more!

Calling all publishing hopefuls! Are you looking for your first role at a creative, illustrated publisher? If so, get in touch! #JobsInBooks #PublishingJobs

@peri_cimen It’s because you saw it without me :)

You’re all liars — I’ve just seen The Batman and I’m not happy

@ChloeHanks4 You did so well!! Banish the imposter syndrome!

I had the most wonderful evening reading some poetry with fabulous people. And now I am plagued with imposter syndrome/anxiety that I made a fool of myself or said something stupid etc. Why is this a thing? Everyone had a great time? Including me? 😂

@ChloeHanks4 I know there’s a term for it - “ars poetica”!

Have any poets written poems about writing poems?

@peri_cimen I can’t wait!!