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Infobox writer may be used to summarize information about a person who is a writer/author (includes screenwriters).

If the writer-specific fields here are not needed, consider using the more general {{Infobox person}}; other infoboxes there can be found in Category:People and person infobox templates.

This template may also be used as a module (or sub-template) of {{Infobox person}}; see WikiProject Infoboxes/embed for guidance on such usage.

Syntax

{{#ifeq:{{{embed}}}|yes|Writing career}}

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[[File:{{{image}}}|{{#ifeq:{{{landscape}}}|yes|x200px|{{{image_size}}}}}|alt={{{alt}}}|upright={{{image_upright}}}|{{{caption}}}]] {{{caption}}}
Native name	{{#if:{{{native_name}}} | {{{native_name}}} }}
Born	{{#if:{{{birth_name}}}| {{{birth_name}}} }} {{{birth_date}}} {{#if:{{{birth_place}}}| {{{birth_place}}} }}
Died	{{{death_date}}} {{#if:{{{death_place}}}| {{{death_place}}} }}
Resting place	{{{resting_place}}}
Pen name	{{{pseudonym}}}
Occupation	{{{occupation}}}
Language	{{{language}}}
Nationality	{{{nationality}}}
Citizenship	{{{citizenship}}}
Education	{{{education}}}
Alma mater	{{{alma_mater}}}
Period	{{{period}}}
Genre{{#if:|s}}	{{{genre}}} or {{{genres}}}
Subject{{#if:|s}}	{{{subject}}} or {{{subjects}}}
Literary movement	{{{movement}}}
Years active	{{{years_active}}}
Notable work{{#if:{{{notable_works}}}|s}}	{{{notable_works}}}
Notable awards	{{{awards}}}
Spouse{{#if:|s}}	{{{spouse}}} or {{{spouses}}}
Partner{{#if:|s}}	{{{partner}}} or {{{partners}}}
Children	{{{children}}}
Relatives	{{{relatives}}}
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The infobox may be added by pasting the template as shown below into an article. All fields are optional. Any unused parameter names can be left blank or omitted.

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Parameters

Please remove any parameters from an article's infobox that are unlikely to be used.

All parameters are optional.

Unless otherwise specified, if a parameter has multiple values, they should be comma-separated using the {{Cslist}} template:

|{{SAFESUBST:#if:language|language=}}{{Cslist|French|Spanish|English}}

which produces:

|language=

• French
• Spanish
• English

If any of the individual values contain commas already, add |{{SAFESUBST:#if:semi|semi=}}true to use semi-colons as separators:

|{{SAFESUBST:#if:pseudonym|pseudonym=}}{{Cslist|Smith, Bob|DaveyJones|Adams, Fred|semi=true}}

which produces:

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• Smith, Bob
• DaveyJones
• Adams, Fred

For more information, see Template:Infobox person#Inline lists.

Parameter	Explanation
name	Insert name of the person. Use the common name, typically name of article. If omitted it defaults to the name of the article; if present but blank, the header is omitted. Note: Do not add icons or other images.
embed	Set to "yes" if embedded in another infobox template.
honorific_prefix	Honorifics that go before the name, e.g. "Lady", "Sir"
honorific_suffix	Honorifics that go after the name, e.g. "MBE"
image	{{safesubst:#ifexpr:({{safesubst:#time:U|{{{3}}}}} - {{safesubst:#time:U|now}}) > 0|abc.jpg|abc.jpg}}|abc.jpg}}, {{safesubst:#if:|{{safesubst:#ifexpr:({{safesubst:#time:U|{{{3}}}}} - {{safesubst:#time:U|now}}) > 0|xyz.png|xyz.png}}|xyz.png}}, {{safesubst:#if:|{{safesubst:#ifexpr:({{safesubst:#time:U|{{{3}}}}} - {{safesubst:#time:U|now}}) > 0|123.gif|123.gif}}|123.gif}}, etc. Do not use syntax such as [[File:abc.jpg]] or [[File:abc.jpg|200px]] Only free-content images are allowed for depicting living people. Non-free and "fair use" images, e.g., promo photos, CD/DVD covers, posters, screen captures, etc., will be deleted. See WP:NONFREE.
image_upright	Scales the image thumbnail from its default size by the given factor. Values less than 1 scale the image down (0.9 = 90%) and values greater than 1 scale the image up (1.15 = 115%).
image_size	Size to display image: 200px (set width), or 200x300px (max width & max height). This defaults to 200px if empty or omitted.
landscape	Set to "yes" when using wide, short images. The image height (rather than width) will be limited to 200 pixels.
alt	The alt attribute for the image, for readers who cannot see the image. See WP:ALT.
caption	Caption for the image. Try to include the date the image was created.
native_name	Name in local language. Use {{Plainlist}} for multiple values (see information at Template:Infobox person#Inline lists).
native_name_lang	A language tag, e.g. "fr" for French. If more than one, use {{lang}} inside native_name instead
pseudonym	Any of the person's aliases or pen names. Use {{Cslist}} for multiple values (see information at the top of this section).
nickname	Nickname(s) other than pen names.
birth_name	Insert person's name at birth (or christening if name at birth is unavailable).
birth_date	Insert the person's birth date if known as: month day, year or day month year as appropriate. For a living person consider using: {{Birth date and age|year of birth|month of birth|day of birth}} Otherwise use: {{Birth date|year of birth|month of birth|day of birth}}. In either case, add |{{SAFESUBST:#if:df|df=}}yes to show date as day before month; otherwise format is month before day.
birth_place	Insert the person's place of birth if known as: town, city, state, country. Note: Do not add flag icons to the birthplace. See: Wikipedia:Manual of Style (flags).
death_date	Note: Using this field will also change the background display color of the name at the top of the infobox to silver. If the person is still living, leave this parameter blank. Insert the person's date of death if known as: month day, year or day month year as appropriate. When the full birth date and death date are known, use the following: {{Death date and age|yr died|mo died|da died|yr born|mo born|da born}} Add |{{SAFESUBST:#if:df|df=}}yes to show date as day before month; otherwise format is month before day. example {{Death date and age|2026|06|23|1950|12|31|df=yes}} output display results 23 June 2026(2026-06-23) (aged 75) When only the birth and death years are known, use: {{Death year and age|year died|year born}} example {{Death year and age|2026|1950}} output display results {{#if:|{{#if:|{{#switch:{{safesubst:#if:	{{safesubst:#switch:	jan=1	feb=2	mar=3	april=4	may=5	jun=6	jul=7	aug=8	sep|sept=9	oct=10	nov=11	dec=12	{{safesubst:#ifexpr:<0	{{safesubst:#ifexpr:(()round 0)!=()	{{safesubst:#expr:12-(((0.5-())round 0)mod 12)}}	{{safesubst:#expr:12-(((11.5-())round 0)mod 12)}} }}	{{safesubst:#expr:(((10.5+)round 0)mod 12)+1}} }} }}	Missing required parameter 1=month! }}|1=January|2=February|3=March|4=April|5=May|6=June|7=July|8=August|9=September|10=October|11=November|12=December|Incorrect required parameter 1=month!}}|Missing required parameter 1=month!}} 2026|2026}} (aged {{#expr:2026-1950-1}}–{{#expr:2026-1950}}){{#ifeq: 10 | 0	{{#if:	{{#if:	{{#if:		}}{{#if:		}} }}	}} }}{{#ifexpr: ( (2026 - 1950) > 130 ) | {{safesubst:#switch: {{safesubst:#if:	{{{demospace}}}		main	other }} }}	main =	other	#default = }}}} {{#ifexpr: ( 2026 < 1950) | {{safesubst:#switch: {{safesubst:#if:	{{{demospace}}}		main	other }} }}	main =	other	#default = }}}} When only the birth month, birth year and death year are known, use: birth month, {{Death year and age|year died|year born}} example June, {{Death year and age|2026|1950}} output display results June, {{#if:|{{#if:|{{#switch:{{safesubst:#if:	{{safesubst:#switch:	jan=1	feb=2	mar=3	april=4	may=5	jun=6	jul=7	aug=8	sep|sept=9	oct=10	nov=11	dec=12	{{safesubst:#ifexpr:<0	{{safesubst:#ifexpr:(()round 0)!=()	{{safesubst:#expr:12-(((0.5-())round 0)mod 12)}}	{{safesubst:#expr:12-(((11.5-())round 0)mod 12)}} }}	{{safesubst:#expr:(((10.5+)round 0)mod 12)+1}} }} }}	Missing required parameter 1=month! }}|1=January|2=February|3=March|4=April|5=May|6=June|7=July|8=August|9=September|10=October|11=November|12=December|Incorrect required parameter 1=month!}}|Missing required parameter 1=month!}} 2026|2026}} (aged {{#expr:2026-1950-1}}–{{#expr:2026-1950}}){{#ifeq: 10 | 0	{{#if:	{{#if:	{{#if:		}}{{#if:		}} }}	}} }}{{#ifexpr: ( (2026 - 1950) > 130 ) | {{safesubst:#switch: {{safesubst:#if:	{{{demospace}}}		main	other }} }}	main =	other	#default = }}}} {{#ifexpr: ( 2026 < 1950) | {{safesubst:#switch: {{safesubst:#if:	{{{demospace}}}		main	other }} }}	main =	other	#default = }}}} When only the death year is known, use: death year example 2026 output display results 2026 When the date of death is unknown, but the person is certainly now dead use the following (case is insensitive): example unknown output display results date of death unknown When the date of death is unknown, and it is preferable not to display anything and just change the background display color of the infobox. Enter the following (case is insensitive): example died output display results nothing will be displayed. When the date of death is only known approximately. Preface the entry with a wikilink [[Circa|c. ]] or c. examples [[Circa|c.]] {{Death year and age|2026|1950}} [[Circa|c.]] year died output display results c. {{#if:|{{#if:|{{#switch:{{safesubst:#if:	{{safesubst:#switch:	jan=1	feb=2	mar=3	april=4	may=5	jun=6	jul=7	aug=8	sep|sept=9	oct=10	nov=11	dec=12	{{safesubst:#ifexpr:<0	{{safesubst:#ifexpr:(()round 0)!=()	{{safesubst:#expr:12-(((0.5-())round 0)mod 12)}}	{{safesubst:#expr:12-(((11.5-())round 0)mod 12)}} }}	{{safesubst:#expr:(((10.5+)round 0)mod 12)+1}} }} }}	Missing required parameter 1=month! }}|1=January|2=February|3=March|4=April|5=May|6=June|7=July|8=August|9=September|10=October|11=November|12=December|Incorrect required parameter 1=month!}}|Missing required parameter 1=month!}} 2026|2026}} (aged {{#expr:2026-1950-1}}–{{#expr:2026-1950}}){{#ifeq: 10 | 0	{{#if:	{{#if:	{{#if:		}}{{#if:		}} }}	}} }}{{#ifexpr: ( (2026 - 1950) > 130 ) | {{safesubst:#switch: {{safesubst:#if:	{{{demospace}}}		main	other }} }}	main =	other	#default = }}}} {{#ifexpr: ( 2026 < 1950) | {{safesubst:#switch: {{safesubst:#if:	{{{demospace}}}		main	other }} }}	main =	other	#default = }}}} c. 2026
death_place	Insert the person's place of death if known as: town, city, state, country. Note: Do not add flag icons to the deathplace. See: Wikipedia:Manual of Style (flags).
death_cause	Cause of death. Should be clearly defined and sourced, and should be included only when the cause of death has significance for the subject's notability, e.g. Joyce Kilmer, Charles Sorley. It should not be filled in for unremarkable deaths such as those from old age or routine illness.
resting_place	Place of burial, ash-scattering, etc.
occupation	Insert the type of person: novelist, short story person, journalist, etc. Use {{Cslist}} for multiple values (see information at the top of this section).
language	Language of published writings.
nationality	Nationality of person, use only when necessary per WP:INFONAT.
citizenship	Citizenship of person., use only when necessary per WP:INFONAT.
education	Use per MOS:INFOEDU ie. a list of higher ed institutions, degrees and dates. Use 'education' or 'alma mater', not both.
alma_mater	Use per MOS:INFOEDU ie. name only (not degree or date) of ONE place, the last attended higher ed institution. Use 'education' or 'alma mater', not both.
period	Dates from first publication to last publication.
genre	Fiction persons: All genres that the person wrote in. Use {{Cslist}} for multiple values (see information at the top of this section).
subject	Non-fiction persons: All subjects that the person wrote about. Use {{Cslist}} for multiple values (see information at the top of this section).
movement	Insert the literary movement associated with or involving the person. Use {{Cslist}} for multiple values (see information at the top of this section).
notable_works	Names of notable works (WP:NN). Use {{Unbulleted list}} for multiple values (see information at Template:Infobox person#Inline lists). If there is a dispute between editors over what is or is not a notable work, it should be brought up on the article's talk page. If no consensus can be developed for a particular person, the notable_works parameter should be marked with: {{safesubst:#if:|{{safesubst:#ifexpr:({{safesubst:#time:U|{{{3}}}}} - {{safesubst:#time:U|now}}) > 0|<!-- Please do not add notable works to this article. See talk page as mutual consensus could not be achieved on this article. -->|<!-- Please do not add notable works to this article. See talk page as mutual consensus could not be achieved on this article. -->}}|<!-- Please do not add notable works to this article. See talk page as mutual consensus could not be achieved on this article. -->}}
spouse	Name of spouse(s), followed by years of marriage. Use the format Name (1950–present) for current spouse and Name (1970–1999) for former spouse(s). Use {{Plainlist}} for multiple values (see information at Template:Infobox person#Inline lists).
partner	Name of long-term unmarried partner(s) (e.g., domestic partner). Use {{Plainlist}} for multiple values (see information at Template:Infobox person#Inline lists).
children	Number of children (e.g., 3), or list of children names. Use {{Plainlist}} for multiple values (see information at Template:Infobox person#Inline lists).
relatives	Names of parents, siblings or other relatives; include only if they are independently notable or particularly relevant. Include the relationship in parentheses after the name (father, sister, uncle, etc.). Use {{Plainlist}} for multiple values (see information at Template:Infobox person#Inline lists).
parents	Names of parents; include only if they are independently notable or particularly relevant. This parameter may be used for biological, adoptive, foster, or step-parents. Use {{Unbulleted list}} for multiple values (see information at Template:Infobox person#Inline lists).
influences	No longer supported. Please move cited/citable instances into prose.
influenced	No longer supported. Please move cited/citable instances into prose.
awards	Insert any notable awards the person has won. Consider using the template: {{Awards|award|year|title|role}} Use {{Plainlist}} for multiple values (see information at Template:Infobox person#Inline lists). Note: Do not add icons or other images.
signature	An image of the person's signature. Image is displayed at a width of 128px, same format as {{Infobox person}}, {{Infobox officeholder}} and {{Infobox philosopher}}.
signature_type	Changes the Signature label to the preferred argument, such as Seal
signature_size	image_size=}} parameter.
signature_alt	Alternative text for signature. Write out the signature exactly as it appears in the image, including punctuation. For accessibility.
years_active	Date range in years during which the subject was active in their principal occupation(s) and/or other activity for which they are notable. Use the format 1950–2000, or 1970–present if still active (note the use of an en dash, not hyphen). If no dates of birth and/or death are known for the subject, only a floruit date range, as is common with ancient subjects, this parameter can be used for it. If approximate (circa) dates are known for either or both, put them in the birth_date and death_date parameters.
module	Used for embedding other infoboxes into this one.
website	If the person has an official website enter it here. Do not enter unofficial, blogs or fan websites. Only one official website is allowed. If the person has more than one official website, only the most prominent should be listed in the infobox. All other websites should be listed in the article under ==External links==. Use {{URL}} as in {{URL|ExampleCompany.com}}. Do not include the "http[s]://" or "www." parts unless the server requires it. Use camel case capitalization to make multiword domain names easier to read.
portaldisp	This is an optional parameter to display the literature portal link at the bottom of the infobox. Leaving this parameter blank will cause the literature portal link not to display. Setting this parameter to yes or y (case is insensitive) will display the literature portal link. File:Portal-puzzle.svg Literature portal If there is a dispute between editors over whether this parameter should be used in the article, it should be brought up on the article's talk page. If no consensus can be developed for a particular person, the portaldisp parameter should be marked with: {{safesubst:#if:|{{safesubst:#ifexpr:({{safesubst:#time:U|{{{3}}}}} - {{safesubst:#time:U|now}}) > 0|<!-- Please do not use this parameter in this article. See talk page as mutual consensus could not be achieved on this article. -->|<!-- Please do not use this parameter in this article. See talk page as mutual consensus could not be achieved on this article. -->}}|<!-- Please do not use this parameter in this article. See talk page as mutual consensus could not be achieved on this article. -->}}

Use as a child template

The embed parameter is used when embedding this infobox into another.

This infobox may be used to create a genre-specific section within {{Infobox person}} (or similar biographical infobox templates) for cases where a person may be notable in more than one field; a generic example is shown below. For guidance on usage, see Wikipedia:Infobox modules. Also see the Template:Infobox documentation which explains embedding and subboxes. <syntaxhighlight lang="wikitext">

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