Synonyms of author

Noun

1. writer, author, communicator

usage: writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)

2. generator, source, author, maker, shaper

usage: someone who originates or causes or initiates something; "he was the generator of several complaints"

Verb

1. author, write, compose, pen, indite

usage: be the author of; "She authored this play"

Definition and meaning of author (Dictionary)