Historical Writing Vocabulary

noun the state or act of being the writer of a book, article, or document

• The issue of authorship is a complex matter in the field of literary studies.
• Who gets credit for writing the book is a big deal in the authorship world.
• Figuring out who the real author is can be a real head-scratcher.
• Authorship is like a puzzle, with each piece representing a different aspect of the writing process.

noun a person who writes a chronicle or history

• The chronicler meticulously recorded every detail of the historical event.
• The chronicler wrote down everything that happened at the party.
• The chronicler was like a human diary, always jotting things down.
• As a chronicler of memories, she captured moments that would last a lifetime.

noun a note of reference, explanation, or comment usually placed below the text on a printed page

• The author included a footnote at the bottom of the page to provide additional information.
• I always skip over the footnotes when reading a book.
• I added a little footnote at the end of my essay just to be extra.
• The footnote in his speech hinted at a deeper meaning behind his words.

adjective showing authority or dignity

• The professor delivered a magisterial lecture on the history of economics.
• The boss gave a magisterial speech at the company meeting.
• The celebrity's magisterial presence at the event made everyone starstruck.
• Her magisterial control over the situation impressed everyone.

verb Penned is the past tense and past participle of the verb 'pen', which means to write or compose with a pen or similar instrument.

• The famous author penned a new novel that quickly became a bestseller.
• I heard that John penned a love letter to his crush.
• She penned a sick rap verse for the upcoming talent show.
• The artist penned his emotions onto the canvas, creating a masterpiece.