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female writer
A woman who writes literary works such as novels, poems, or plays professionally or as her main occupation.
Die bekannte Schriftstellerin erhielt für ihren neuen Roman einen Literaturpreis.
The well-known female writer received a literary prize for her new novel.
The word is made up of 'Schrift' (writing/script) and 'Steller' (from 'stellen', to place/put). A 'Schriftsteller' is therefore literally someone who 'places' or creates writing. The ending '-in' marks the feminine form.
Sie träumt davon, eines Tages eine berühmte Schriftstellerin zu sein.
She dreams of being a famous female writer one day.
The word family includes the adjective 'schriftstellerisch' (literary/writerly, e.g. a writing activity) and the noun 'die Schriftstellerei' (the activity of writing).
Ihre schriftstellerische Karriere begann schon in der Universität.
Her writing career began back at university.
'Schriftstellerin' (female writer) is often combined with adjectives that describe her success or fame, for example 'bekannt' (well-known), 'berühmt' (famous), 'erfolgreich' (successful), or 'preisgekrönt' (award-winning).
Die preisgekrönte Schriftstellerin liest heute Abend aus ihrem neuen Buch.
The award-winning female writer is reading from her new book this evening.
author
Both Schriftstellerin and Autorin can refer to a woman who writes literary works. Schriftstellerin emphasizes literary activity, whereas Autorin has a broader meaning and can also refer to the creator of a single work or of nonfiction texts. For novels, Schriftstellerin is often the better fit; for a specific work, Autorin is usually more appropriate.
Die Schriftstellerin arbeitet seit Jahren an ihrem neuen Roman.
The writer has been working on her new novel for years.
Die Autorin des neuen Romans stellt ihr Werk heute in der Buchhandlung vor.
The author of the new novel is presenting her work at the bookstore today.
