author

An author is a person who writes something. This word is usually used for people who write professionally, but it can also be used for amateur writers and students.

• The author of a famous novel showed up at our local bookstore recently to sign copies of her book.
• George Orwell was an author of poetry and fiction.
• An author usually works with an editor who helps improve the author’s work.
• Student authors put together a collection of their writing.
• When I was a young man, I wanted to become an author.
• Who is your favorite author?
• Have you ever met a famous author?

Many authors use a computer to write.

This word can also be used as a verb:

• John Updike authored over twenty novels during his career.
• Maya Angelou authored poetry and several famous bibliographies.

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Date of publication: March 1, 2017