Definitions
from The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition.
- noun A usually temporary psychological inability to begin or continue work on a piece of writing.
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- noun The
inability tobegin orcontinue work on apiece ofwriting ; normallytemporary .
from WordNet 3.0 Copyright 2006 by Princeton University. All rights reserved.
- noun an inability to write
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oroboros commented on the word writer's block
If an equestrian runs out of ideas does she have rider's block?"
May 6, 2011
hernesheir commented on the word writer's block
Not only that. She becomes saddled with guilt.
May 6, 2011
ruzuzu commented on the word writer's block
She could always take a different tack.
May 6, 2011
hernesheir commented on the word writer's block
Bridle her insecurity, buck up, and take the reins of her destiny.
May 6, 2011
ruzuzu commented on the word writer's block
Lest her writing should become hackneyed.
May 6, 2011
oroboros commented on the word writer's block
Be the Captain of her fat.
May 6, 2011
reesetee commented on the word writer's block
It would behoove all of you to stop joking about this.
May 6, 2011
ruzuzu commented on the word writer's block
*snort*
May 6, 2011
reesetee commented on the word writer's block
*double snort*
May 6, 2011
yarb commented on the word writer's block
In answer to oroboros's original question, and forgive me the tardy response: no. She should persevere and pay no heed to the neighsayers.
May 9, 2011
gangerh commented on the word writer's block
Brilliant horseplay, yarb.
May 9, 2011
fbharjo commented on the word writer's block
and see what you stir up.
May 12, 2011