writerly

English

Etymology

writer +‎ -ly

Adjective

writerly (comparative more writerly, superlative most writerly)

1. Characteristic of a writer; using well-chosen words or well-crafted sentences.

   The article was writerly and professional.

2. of or pertaining to a writer
   • 2020 October 13, Beatrice Loayza, “Jack London gets an Italian makeover in the tragic and romantic Martin Eden”, in AV Club:

     the long road to writerly recognition is riddled with disappointment.

Translations

characteristic of a writer

of or pertaining to a writer

• Hungarian: írói (hu)