author

/ˈɔːθɐ/

/ˈɔθɝ/

Author

a person who, as a job, writes books, articles, etc.

synonyms : writer

someone who originates or causes or initiates something

synonyms : generator

to author

MAIN VERB

to be the writer of a book, article, etc.

Examples

1. The author abstracted key themes from the novel in her literary analysis.

2. Australian literature includes famous authors like Tim Winton.

3. The literary festival attracts renowned authors, publishers, and literary agents.

4. The children's book author is a big noise in the publishing industry, with several award-winning books.