noun
Typically refers to the author of a specific book, article, or written work. More concrete than 作家, which implies a professional writer or novelist.
この本の著者は有名な歴史学者です。
The author of this book is a famous historian.
著者インタビューを読むと、作品の背景がよくわかる。
Reading the author interview gives a good understanding of the work's background.