While he did shift away from the detective stories that made him famous, he went on to produce a variety of works, including:
* Historical novels: He wrote several historical novels, including "The White Company" and "Sir Nigel," which were popular in their time.
* Science fiction: He explored the genre with works like "The Lost World," a story about a plateau in South America inhabited by dinosaurs.
* Spiritualist writings: Doyle became deeply interested in spiritualism after the death of his son in World War I, and he wrote extensively about the subject.
* Plays: He wrote several plays, including a stage adaptation of "Sherlock Holmes" and a historical drama called "The Tragedy of the Korosko."
So, while he did distance himself from Sherlock Holmes for a period, Doyle never truly "stopped writing." He simply pursued other interests and genres, contributing to various literary fields.