writerly

adjective

writ·​er·​ly ˈrī-tər-lē 

: of, relating to, or typical of a writer

Examples of writerly in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Thanks to the shrinking publishing industry and dwindling writerly job market, the internet is rife with smart freelance editors, rigorous copy editors, and award-winning authors moonlighting as book doulas. — Keziah Weir, Vanity Fair, 13 Aug. 2026

But the novel rarely achieves this level of synergy between theme, plot and writerly technique. — Literary Hub, 16 July 2026

Fanning wanted to emphasize Margo’s writerly talents, an intention Kelley shared. — Tomris Laffly, Los Angeles Times, 20 May 2026

But across the rest of the record, whether retelling or daydreaming, Hawke maintains a writerly attention to assonance and rhyme. — Caitlin Wolper Phillips, Pitchfork, 4 May 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1957, in the meaning defined above