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title: Writer Blocked
category: Scene Inspector
tags: scene inspector, fields, writer workspace, blockers
contextKey: sceneInspector.fields.writerBlocked
micro: Mark a scene as blocked when writing cannot proceed normally.
quickTitle: Blocked scene
quickSummary: Blocked scenes can be surfaced in writing workflow so you can resolve the reason before drafting.
screenshot:
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# Overview

Tick Blocked when the scene needs research, a plot decision, continuity repair or another dependency before it can move forward. Use the reason field to name the obstacle.