Pisarz

Pisarz is a Polish noun meaning writer. The masculine form is pisarz and the feminine form is pisarka. The term is used for someone who writes as a profession or who has produced literary works, including novels, short stories, essays, or other long-form texts. In everyday usage, pisarz often refers to a literary author, while autor is a more general term for anyone who has authored a work.

Etymology and historical usage: The word comes from the verb pisać ("to write") with the agentive suffix -arz. In medieval and early modern Poland, a pisarz could denote a scribe or clerk in royal chancelleries, municipal offices, or monasteries, responsible for copying texts and recording matters. Over time, the meaning broadened to include people who create original literary works.

Modern usage: In contemporary Polish, pisarz denotes a writer of fiction or non-fiction, typically publishing books. Some writers are described as pisarze in media and literary discourse, while others may be called autorzy (authors) or publicyści (columnists) depending on their activity. The feminine form pisarka is widely used for female writers, and the plural pisarze refers to a group of writers. The term pisarstwo can denote the body of writing produced by writers.