Novelist
ˈnɒvəlɪst
Definitions
A writer of novels; a person who composes fictional narratives of considerable length and complexity.
ˈnɒvəlɪst
A person who writes novels.
The young novelist spent years perfecting her craft.
💡 Simply: A novelist is someone who writes long stories called novels, like the ones you read in your free time! They create characters and adventures.
👶 For kids: A novelist is someone who writes long stories called novels. They make up characters and exciting adventures!
More Examples
Many famous novelists started writing in their youth.
The annual book award recognizes outstanding novelists.
Some novelists also write short stories.
How It's Used
"The novelist's latest book has received critical acclaim."
"She aspired to become a successful novelist."
From 'novel' + '-ist'. 'Novel' comes from the Italian 'novella', meaning 'a short story'. The suffix '-ist' indicates a person who practices or is skilled in something.
The term 'novelist' gained prominence in the 18th and 19th centuries with the rise of the novel as a popular literary form.
Memory tip
Think of a person with a novel idea, using a pen to make their story come alive on paper; a novelist.