yozuvchilik
Yozuvchilik is the craft and field of writing in Uzbek, encompassing the creation of literary works, official documents, and other written texts. In a broad sense, it refers to both the practice of writing as a creative activity and the wider work of producing written content, including correspondence, journalism, and record-keeping.
Etymology and scope: The term comes from yoz- meaning “to write,” with the suffixes -uvchi (one who
Historical development: In Central Asian and Uzbek cultural history, yozuvchilar worked in courts, mosques, and courts
Modern practice and significance: Today, yozuvchilik can refer to creative writing as well as professional writing