Ian PatrickMar 12, 20212 minThank You.I thought today, the anniversary of a year of shielding, would be an ideal time to say thank you. My safety has only been made possible...
Ian PatrickJul 4, 20202 minWhat does success look like to a writer?What is success? It’s a question everyone asks themselves at some point in their life. I know I have. I had a great policing career but I...
Ian PatrickJul 3, 20201 minYouTube InterviewHere's a link to an interview I had with Dr Noir on the Newcastle Noir Youtube channel. I talk about policing, writing and How the Wired...
Ian PatrickSep 1, 20192 minLoss, Writing and ChangeI was driving back from Nottingham last week listening to an Audible book about the making of the TV show, The Wire. Cast members were...
Ian PatrickJun 13, 20194 minDisability and writingOne of the topics I’m keen to explore is a writing life when you have a disability. I have a neuromuscular condition. It appears to be...
Ian PatrickJun 6, 20192 minCharacter DevelopmentCharacter development is a journey between the writer and the mind. Neither knowing where they'll end up.