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.

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