a person who writes a novel, poem, essay, etc.; the composer of a literary work, as distinguished from a compiler, translator, editor, or copyist.

the literary production or productions of a writer

to find a passage in an author.

the maker of anything; creator; originator

the author of a new tax plan.

Computers . the writer of a software program, esp. a hypertext or multimedia application.

to write; be the author of

He authored a history of the Civil War.

to originate; create a design for

She authored a new system for teaching chemistry.

noun

biographer , columnist , composer , creator , essayist , ghost , ghostwriter , ink slinger , journalist , originator , playwright , poet , producer , prose writer , reporter , scribbler , scribe , scripter , word slinger , wordsmith , work-for-hire , writer , architect , entrepreneur , father , founder , inventor , maker , parent , patriarch , ancestor , anonym , authorship , compiler , correspondent , editor , littrateur , novelist , origin , origination , paternity , penman , procreator , pseudonym , pseudonymity , sire , source , writing