Fagforfattere
Fagforfattere is a term used in Norwegian to describe authors who specialize in a particular field and publish non-fiction works aimed at professionals, students, and researchers. The concept covers writers who contribute to faglitteratur, or professional literature, across disciplines such as science, technology, medicine, education, law, and the social sciences.
Typical outputs include textbooks, handbooks, monographs, manuals, standards guides, reference works, and professional articles. Fagforfattere often
Background and roles: Fagforfattere are frequently practitioners, researchers, or academics with formal expertise in their field.
Publication process: Works by fagforfattere may undergo peer review, editing, and factual verification. They are published
Significance and challenges: Fagforfattere bridge research and practice, translating complex knowledge into usable guidance for practitioners