diff --git a/adafruit_sdcard.py b/adafruit_sdcard.py
index 72afd8e..4affd7c 100644
--- a/adafruit_sdcard.py
+++ b/adafruit_sdcard.py
@@ -500,6 +500,7 @@ def writeblocks(self, start_block: int, buf: ReadableBuffer) -> int:
                     )
                     offset += 512
                     nblocks -= 1
+                self._wait_for_ready(card)
                 self._cmd_nodata(card, _TOKEN_STOP_TRAN, 0x0)
         return 0