fallow period

noun

: a period in which a writer does no writing

Examples of fallow period in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

After a nearly 15-year fallow period, Tom Waits has returned with his second new release of 2026. — Hattie Lindert, Pitchfork, 2 Aug. 2026

But even though there were some high highs each year, the fallow period for the genre seemed to begin back in 2023. — Brian Welk, IndieWire, 29 June 2026

Some freelancers were wary of the producers’ lack of credits, but after a fallow period for filmmaking following the Hollywood strikes, many decided to take the plunge. — Jake Kanter, Deadline, 22 June 2026

In the fallow period following the 2023 writers’ strike, Horowitz decided Godshot was getting made, come hell or high water. — Josh Weiss, Forbes.com, 12 Mar. 2026

Rhymes for fallow period

• myriad
• photoperiod