as in author
a person who creates a written work
a writer who is still trying to get published
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Recent Examples of writer
McElroy penned Halloween 4 in just 10 days, completing it just before a writers' strike, per a 2018 Daily Dead interview.
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Jessica Sager, PEOPLE, 24 Oct. 2025
About the Author Dave Smith is a writer and editor who previously has been published in Business Insider, Newsweek, ABC News, and USA TODAY.
—Dave Smith, Fortune, 24 Oct. 2025
In accepting the honor, Dillon thanked his co-writer on the song, Linda Hargrove.
—Jessica Nicholson, Billboard, 24 Oct. 2025
As the food and dining writer for The Enquirer, most of my meals are eaten in the company of myself, along with my thoughts, my memories, my fears and, best of all, my observations of the human condition as seen through the lens of restaurants and bars.
—Keith Pandolfi, Cincinnati Enquirer, 24 Oct. 2025
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Jessica Sager, PEOPLE, 24 Oct. 2025
About the Author Dave Smith is a writer and editor who previously has been published in Business Insider, Newsweek, ABC News, and USA TODAY.
—Dave Smith, Fortune, 24 Oct. 2025
In accepting the honor, Dillon thanked his co-writer on the song, Linda Hargrove.
—Jessica Nicholson, Billboard, 24 Oct. 2025
As the food and dining writer for The Enquirer, most of my meals are eaten in the company of myself, along with my thoughts, my memories, my fears and, best of all, my observations of the human condition as seen through the lens of restaurants and bars.
—Keith Pandolfi, Cincinnati Enquirer, 24 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for writer
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Diane Brady is an award-winning business journalist and author who has interviewed newsmakers worldwide and often speaks about the global business landscape.—
Diane Brady,
Fortune,
28 Oct. 2025
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Hobson is the author of the novel The Removed as well as other books.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
28 Oct. 2025
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Lastly, My Roommate Is a Cat is the touching story of how a shy novelist named Mikazuki Subaru comes to live with a feline companion who was dumped by humans and lived a tough life on the streets.—
Nick Romano,
Entertainment Weekly,
23 Oct. 2025
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The move has been welcomed by the indie film community as a sign of a more sympathetic approach from Egypt’s censorship board following the appointment this past spring of respected screenwriter and novelist Abdel Rahim Kamal as the head of the body.—
Melanie Goodfellow,
Deadline,
21 Oct. 2025
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But Pullman’s abilities as a storyteller are stupendous, and on full display.—
Lev Grossman,
The Atlantic,
23 Oct. 2025
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That’s the work of EA’s extraordinary artists, designers, developers, storytellers, and innovator.—
Jennifer Maas,
Variety,
23 Oct. 2025
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Over the years, the festival has expanded to include artists, musicians, storytellers, poets, and more, all focused on a theme relevant to the social, religious, and political needs of the Louisville community and beyond.—
Maggie Menderski,
Louisville Courier Journal,
26 Oct. 2025
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Chefitz was a mountain climber, soccer player, cross-country motorcyclist, flamenco guitarist, writer and poet — to name just some of his hobbies.—
Lauren Costantino,
Miami Herald,
25 Oct. 2025
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“Writer.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/writer. Accessed 30 Oct. 2025.
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