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According to Wikipedia, “Writer’s block is a condition, primarily associated with writing, in which an author is unable to produce new work or experiences a creative slowdown. This creative stall is not a result of commitment problems or the lack of writing skills.” Well, that last bit is some comfort at least. However, the article goes on to say “The condition ranges from difficulty in coming up with original ideas to being unable to produce a work for years.” Ouch!