writerly

adjective

writ·er·ly ˈrī-tər-lē

: of, relating to, or typical of a writer

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Success came fast for the artist whose writerly lyrics and DIY ethos resonated in a world where authenticity is at a premium. — Hannah Martin, Architectural Digest, 12 Oct. 2026 Thanks to the shrinking publishing industry and dwindling writerly job market, the internet is rife with smart freelance editors, rigorous copy editors, and award-winning authors moonlighting as book doulas. — Keziah Weir, Vanity Fair, 13 Aug. 2026 But the novel rarely achieves this level of synergy between theme, plot and writerly technique. — Literary Hub, 16 July 2026 Fanning wanted to emphasize Margo’s writerly talents, an intention Kelley shared. — Tomris Laffly, Los Angeles Times, 20 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for writerly

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1957, in the meaning defined above

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