On Writing

Ian Patrick

Thank 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 Patrick

What 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 Patrick

YouTube Interview

Here'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...

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Support Indie.

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Loss, Writing and Change

I 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 Patrick

Disability and writing

One 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...

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Character Development

Character development is a journey between the writer and the mind. Neither knowing where they'll end up.