Wordsmithing

noun a person who writes or sells ballads, especially of a trivial or inferior quality

• The balladmonger was known for his ability to write emotional and heartfelt songs.
• I heard that the balladmonger is performing at the local pub tonight.
• That balladmonger sure knows how to tug at the heartstrings with his music.
• In the world of politics, some may see lobbyists as modern-day balladmongers, using persuasive language to sway opinions.

noun A person who writes or compiles dictionaries

• The lexicographer meticulously compiled the definitions for the new edition of the dictionary.
• My friend's dad is a lexicographer and he knows every word in the English language.
• I didn't know being a lexicographer was a thing, but apparently it is.
• As a writer, I often feel like a lexicographer of my own thoughts, carefully choosing each word to convey my message.

verb to form letters, words, or symbols on a surface such as paper with a pen, pencil, or typewriter

• I need to write a detailed report on the company's financial performance.
• I have to write a quick email to confirm our meeting time.
• I gotta write up this assignment before the deadline.
• She knew she had to write the next chapter of her life with purpose and determination.

noun a person who writes books, stories, or articles as a job or occupation

• The writer was awarded a prestigious literary prize for her latest novel.
• I heard that the writer is working on a new book.
• That writer is totally killing it with their writing skills.
• The writer's words painted a vivid picture in the reader's mind.