noun
- a person who writes fiction; a novelist or short-story writer
Examples
- The fictionist spent years developing the characters for her debut novel.
- Many fictionists draw inspiration from their own life experiences.
- As a prolific fictionist, he published three novels in five years.
- The panel featured several accomplished fictionists discussing their craft.
- She transitioned from being a journalist to a full-time fictionist.
- Fictionists often struggle with the balance between imagination and realism.