authorial
UK: ɔːˈθɔːrɪəl | US: əˈθɔriəl
adj. relating to or characteristic of an author
adj. having the authority or manner of an author
The word "authorial" combines "author" (from Latin auctor, meaning "originator" or "creator") with the suffix "-ial" (from Latin -ialis, forming adjectives). The term reflects the authority and creative control inherent to an author's role, evolving to describe anything pertaining to an author's style or prerogative.
The novel's authorial voice was unmistakably bold and introspective.
She adopted an authorial tone in her essays, commanding respect.
Critics praised the film for its authorial vision and originality.
His authorial decisions shaped the narrative's unique structure.
The manuscript retained its authorial annotations in the margins.