What is another word for writer?
Pronunciation: [ɹˈa͡ɪtə] (IPA) 
The word "writer" can be described using many different synonyms. A person who writes is often called an author, scribe, or wordsmith. Words like penman, correspondent, and journalist may also be used to describe someone who writes for a living. Other synonyms include columnist, essayist, and novelist. Some other terms associated with writers are playwright, screenwriter, and poet. Many writers also refer to themselves as wordsmiths, ink slingers, or scribblers. Whatever term is used to describe a writer, they are all individuals who find meaning and fulfillment in the art of writing and expressing themselves through words.
