I’ve been thinking a lot about how ADHD traits show up in the writing life — not just as a challenge, but as a quiet superpower.ADHD can mean:• Hyperfocus – those wild late-night bursts where chapters pour out and characters feel more real than reality.• Fast, layered thinking – twisty plots, emotional depth, unexpected connections; perfect for suspense, parallel storylines and tangled relationships.• Big feelings – empathy, intensity, injustice, heartbreak. All the things that make characters believable and stories stay with you.• Curiosity – the deep dives into places, history, psychology, mental health… which is exactly how Yorkshire villages, real pubs, and lived emotion keep finding their way into my books.

Some weeks are simply about showing up.

Writing is about far more than putting words on a page. The environment you create around you can have a powerful impact on your creativity, focus and enjoyment of the writing process. Whether you're working on your first novel, journaling for wellbeing, or developing a blog, a supportive writing space can help ideas flow more naturally.

Creative writing (stories, poems, scenes, memoir fragments) can support your mental health because it helps you process emotion, make meaning, and experiment with new perspectives in a low-risk space.