1The person who created a work — a novel, painting, piece of music, play, etc.; the originator of a creative work.
このマンガの作者は若い女性だそうだ。
I heard the creator of this manga is a young woman.
作者にサインをもらうため、長い列に並んだ。
I stood in a long line to get the author's autograph.
その曲の作者は誰なのか、まだわかっていない。
Who composed that song is still unknown.
展覧会で作者本人から作品の説明を聞いた。
At the exhibition, I heard the artist himself explain the work.