1. characteristic of or befitting a professional writer; showing the qualities, style, or concerns typical of writers
Usage: literary criticism; often used to describe prose that is self-consciously literary

Examples

• Her writerly instincts told her the dialogue needed more work.
• The novel’s writerly concerns with language and form overshadowed the plot.
• He approached the memoir with a writerly eye for detail and structure.
• The workshop focused on developing writerly habits and discipline.
• Critics praised her writerly voice and sophisticated prose style.
• His writerly persona was evident in every carefully crafted sentence.