writer's block

noun

: a psychological inhibition preventing a writer from proceeding with a piece

Examples of writer's block in a Sentence

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In David Koepp's adaptation of a Stephen King short story, Johnny Depp plays a novelist suffering from writer's block and an impending divorce. —

James Mercadante, EW.com, 22 Oct. 2024 The pair share a romantic evening, which provides a breakthrough for both parties: Katherine no longer has writer's block, and Owen decides to quit his cutthroat job. —

Samantha Stutsman, People.com, 12 Oct. 2024 That's what a lot of users are happily prompting today's chatbots to produce, looking to overcome writer's block and get brainstorming help. —

Megan Morrone, Axios, 31 July 2024 The comedian stars as Felix, a playboy bachelor who reconnects with his daughter Laura (Rashida Jones), a successful author and mother struggling with writer's block. —

Robert English, EW.com, 21 Aug. 2023 See all Example Sentences for writer's block

Word History

First Known Use

1949, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of writer's block was in 1949

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“Writer's block.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/writer%27s%20block. Accessed 12 Feb. 2025.

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