Definition of «writer's block»
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"Writer's block" is a colloquial term used to describe a psychological condition in which an individual loses the ability to produce new creative work or experiences a creative slowdown. It is often characterized by a feeling of being stuck or unable to find the right words, despite having the desire to write. This state can be temporary or long-lasting and is frequently associated with stress, perfectionism, or mental exhaustion. While common among professional authors, the term is widely used by students and hobbyists to explain a lack of progress on any writing task.
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> I've been staring at this blank page for three hours because my writer's block is absolutely brutal today.
> After his final draft was rejected, he suffered from a severe case of writer's block that lasted for weeks.
> Sometimes the only way to get over writer's block is to just start typing nonsense until the ideas start flowing again.
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