writer

noun

writ·er ˈrī-tər

Synonyms of writer next

: one that writes: such as

: author

: one who writes stock options

Example Sentences

She is my favorite French writer. He's a writer of horror stories. a course on 19th-century writers The magazine is looking for freelance writers. The writer of the best essay will win a prize. They identified the writer of the mysterious letter. See More

Recent Examples on the Web Before entering the Reagan White House, Noonan was a producer and writer at CBS News in New York, and an adjunct professor of Journalism at New York University. —

Peggy Noonan, WSJ, 23 Feb. 2023 Melanie Hamon is a freelance writer, grant writer, and full-time student in Ohio. —

Melanie Hamon, Longreads, 23 Feb. 2023 The letter’s writer, the novelist Elsa Morante; the recipient, Goffredo Fofi, a noted journalist and critic. —

Michael Ordoña, Los Angeles Times, 23 Feb. 2023 In an image with co-star Ashton Kutcher and the Netflix film's writer/director Aline Brosh McKenna (who also wrote The Devil Wears Prada!), Reese had on a salmon pink, knee-length skirt. —

Nicola Fumo, Peoplemag, 22 Feb. 2023 C Mandler C Mandler is a social media producer and trending topics writer for CBS News, focusing on American politics and LGBTQ+ issues. —

CBS News, 22 Feb. 2023 Emily Shiffer Emily Shiffer is a former digital web producer for Men’s Health and Prevention, and is currently a freelancer writer specializing in health, weight loss, and fitness. —

Emily Shiffer, Women's Health, 22 Feb. 2023 Claude Johnson is an author, historian, writer, and founder of the Black Fives Foundation. —

Akeem Glaspie, The Indianapolis Star, 22 Feb. 2023 In her free time, Pitts serves as a mentor to others who want to enter the hospitality industry, judges for the San Francisco International Wine Competition, and is a speaker, writer, and wine/food consultant. —

Liz Thach, Forbes, 21 Feb. 2023 See More

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