ichidan verb, transitive verb
write up (in detail); list; write in an exaggerated fashion
Used when writing about someone or something in a way that makes it stand out, often with emphasis or detail. Can be neutral, positive, or negative depending on context. The core idea is writing something up so that it is prominent or noticeable.
新聞は彼の功績を大きく書き立てた。
The newspaper wrote up his achievements prominently.
She wrote up the day's events in detail in her diary.
週刊誌がスキャンダルを面白おかしく書き立てている。
The weekly magazine is writing up the scandal in an exaggerated, sensational manner.