Word of the Day: 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?
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.
Essential English Dictionary
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