blank page

noun

: a sheet of paper that does not have anything written on it

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There is something daunting about facing a blank page. S. Irfan Ali, Forbes.com, 29 July 2025 Though not the first to pursue this idea, Johnson distills it into its simplest and most profound form—using only a child artist, a crayon, and a blank page. Philip Nel july 28, Literary Hub, 28 July 2025 The future remains a blank page, physically and professionally. David Browne, Rolling Stone, 7 June 2025 Facing a blank page is like being asked to lift up a city block. James Folta, Literary Hub, 11 July 2025 The starkness of the white snow against his bright costume looks like a blank page asking: Who should Superman be today? Los Angeles Times, 8 July 2025 In addition to advice on things like pacing a story and building encounters, there are several random charts here that can be used to inspire stories when the blank page is in command. Rob Wieland, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024 From Writer To Editor Who Understands Story Architecture There was a time when being a strong writer meant starting with a blank page and shaping your thoughts into something that made sense. Rhea Wessel, Forbes.com, 26 May 2025 No wonder your brain sometimes feels like a blinking cursor on a blank page. Jennifer Kamara, Forbes.com, 12 June 2025

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“Blank page.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/blank%20page. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.

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