author

/ˈɔː.θə/
/ˈɔ.θɚ/

noun

  1. The originator or creator of a work, especially of a literary composition.

    "Have you read any Corinthian authors?"

  2. Someone who writes books for a living.

  3. One's authority for something: an informant.

Synonyms: artist, bookwright, creator, fabulator, subcreator, writer

verb

  1. (sometimes proscribed) To create a work as its author.