Synonyms for
Writers
Definition
People who write books, articles, or stories as a job or hobby.
Synonyms & similar words
Synonyms by register
Informal
Literary
Antonyms
Common collocations
- aspiring writers
- professional writers
- creative writers
- screen writers
- novel writers
- writers block
- writers guild
- writers workshop
Word family
Usage note
While 'writers' is a general term, specific contexts might prefer more precise terms like 'authors' for book creators or 'journalists' for reporters.
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Example sentences
- 1. Many famous writers started their careers by writing short stories.
- 2. The writers were discussing their favorite books at the convention.
- 3. I want to become a writer when I grow up.
- 4. The writers' workshop helped me improve my writing skills.
- 5. Good writers always do research before writing about a topic.
Quotes
1. 'The role of a writer is not to say what we can all say, but what we are unable to say.' - Anaïs Nin
2. 'A writer is someone for whom writing is more difficult than it is for other people.' - Thomas Mann
3. 'A good writer possesses not only his own spirit but also the spirit of his friends.' - Friedrich Nietzsche