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The phrase "as a difficult writer" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used to describe someone who finds it challenging to express their thoughts or ideas in writing.
Example: "As a difficult writer, she often struggles to convey her complex ideas clearly."
Alternatives: "as a challenging writer" or "as a complex writer".
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An ostentatious style is often considered a token of difficulty, and Gass certainly has a reputation as a difficult writer in the high-modernist mode.
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