Writing until the light goes out

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Every day is a refinement of my writing self. This is a record of my journey...
"When you see anything of mine that you don’t like, remember that I’m sincere in doing it and that I’m working toward something" (Ernest Hemingway)

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About Ian Gouge

I’m fascinated by how people relate to their histories, the decisions they take, the relationships they have. Our past informs our present and steers our future. Trying to understand and unpick this internal dynamic is what drives my work.

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