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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.
journalist
'die Journalistin' and 'die Schriftstellerin' both write texts professionally, but they usually write for different purposes. A journalist works for the media and reports on current events, often after research and conversations with other people. A female writer writes literary texts such as novels, poems, or plays. The words can be confused because both have to do with writing. When it is about news, interviews, or reports, 'Journalistin' fits. When it is about literature and books as art, 'Schriftstellerin' fits.
Die Schriftstellerin arbeitet seit zwei Jahren an ihrem neuen Roman.
The writer has been working on her new novel for two years.
Nach dem Unfall hat die Journalistin mehrere Zeugen befragt.
After the accident, the journalist questioned several witnesses.