Author
Writer
noun
Someone who makes is someone who creates things. Back in the day, a creator like this may have been known as many things, but the big one that stands out is an author.
Wondering about the difference between 作者 and 作家? Basically, 作者 just refers to the creator of a particular creative work, such as a book, article, artwork, piece of music, etc., while 作家 refers to someone who creates those things as an occupation.
This is a jukugo word, which usually means on'yomi readings from the kanji. Since 作 has two on'yomi readings, here's a mnemonic to help you remember which one to use:
Your favorite author is also a sack shaman (さくしゃ). They do all sorts of weird magic involving sacks, and you just love reading about it. Maybe one day, you can become a sack shaman and writer yourself.
この本の作者に会いたいです。
I want to meet the author of this book.
その曲には作者の思いがこもっています。
That song is filled with the feelings of the composer.
あの作者はアートの大学を出て、マクラメ作家になったそうです。
I heard that the artist graduated from art university and became a macramé artist.