Episode 14
The writing method that finally worked
8 April 2026
What if the problem isn’t your creativity – but the way you’ve been trying to write? In this episode, Robert Dempsey shares how years of frustration with the ‘conventional’ way of writing left him stuck, convinced he simply wasn’t capable of doing it.
Robert talks about how being diagnosed with ADHD helped him understand how his brain works, and how discovering a different approach to writing allowed him to finally make real progress. We also talk about the differences between technical and creative writing, how your career can influence your stories, and proving your teachers wrong!
All our guests this season are members of The History Quill. Learn more about our membership here.
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