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a person who creates a written work
a writer who is still trying to get published
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Recent Examples of writers
Also note that the track is produced by Kristian Bush (Megan Moroney, Sugarland) and Jeff Balding, plus written by Ernest, Jordan Dozzi and Rocky Block, who also claim a half-decade of hits for artists including Morgan Wallen in their catalog as writers.
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Marcus K. Dowling, Nashville Tennessean, 20 Sep. 2025
In Hollywood overall, guilds have reacted with fervor, with writers and actors protesting at the Disney lot in Burbank.
—Natalie Oganesyan, Deadline, 20 Sep. 2025
Other ongoing initiatives include the Reel Life program in Southeast Asia, which recently concluded its third annual event in Bangkok with 100 participants, and on-the-job training programs in Taiwan for emerging writers and production professionals working on Netflix Originals projects.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 20 Sep. 2025
The writers union criticized both the government and the network in its statement.
—Bethy Squires, Vulture, 20 Sep. 2025
Many actors, writers and creatives in Hollywood have criticized the suspension.
—Sarah Min, CNBC, 20 Sep. 2025
Both artists, writers and teachers are credited for their expansive approach to color and textiles.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 19 Sep. 2025
Beneath the surface of this glossy novel is a heartfelt depiction of the obstacles aspirant writers face in trying to both produce and publish.
—Susan Coll
september 12, Literary Hub, 12 Sep. 2025
The views expressed in this article are the writers' own.
—John J. Donohue, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 Sep. 2025
Marcus K. Dowling, Nashville Tennessean, 20 Sep. 2025
In Hollywood overall, guilds have reacted with fervor, with writers and actors protesting at the Disney lot in Burbank.
—Natalie Oganesyan, Deadline, 20 Sep. 2025
Other ongoing initiatives include the Reel Life program in Southeast Asia, which recently concluded its third annual event in Bangkok with 100 participants, and on-the-job training programs in Taiwan for emerging writers and production professionals working on Netflix Originals projects.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 20 Sep. 2025
The writers union criticized both the government and the network in its statement.
—Bethy Squires, Vulture, 20 Sep. 2025
Many actors, writers and creatives in Hollywood have criticized the suspension.
—Sarah Min, CNBC, 20 Sep. 2025
Both artists, writers and teachers are credited for their expansive approach to color and textiles.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 19 Sep. 2025
Beneath the surface of this glossy novel is a heartfelt depiction of the obstacles aspirant writers face in trying to both produce and publish.
—Susan Coll
september 12, Literary Hub, 12 Sep. 2025
The views expressed in this article are the writers' own.
—John J. Donohue, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for writers
authors
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Cycling also requires more effort and different types of engagement from the brain, which may also contribute to any potential boost in protection against dementia, the authors wrote.—
Kristen Rogers,
CNN Money,
20 Sep. 2025
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Researchers Chelsea Bennice and Kendra Buresch, both co-authors of the study, hope that furthering their understanding of octopus behavior and movement will be useful for developing soft robotics – which could be used for a number of things, from medical application to ocean exploration.—
Berly McCoy,
NPR,
19 Sep. 2025
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“Writers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/writers. Accessed 21 Sep. 2025.
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