writer's block

A representation of writer's block by Leonid Pasternak (1862–1945) Writer's block is a non-medical condition, primarily associated with writing, in which an author is either unable to produce new work or experiences a creative slowdown.

Writer's block has various degrees of severity, from difficulty in coming up with original ideas to being unable to produce work for years. This condition is not solely measured by time passing without writing; it is measured by time passing without productivity in the task at hand. Writer's block has been an acknowledged problem throughout recorded history and many experience it. Whether novice or experienced, writers can face this struggle. While experience may be helpful in the writing process, writer's block does not exclude writing professionals.