Coauthoring

/koʊˈɔθərɪŋ/ verb

Definition

Writing or creating a work jointly with one or more other authors; the process of collaborative authorship.

Etymology

Present participle of coauthor with -ing suffix. Standard form in contemporary academic and publishing contexts.

Kelly Says

Coauthoring a book or paper requires a special kind of communication—you're merging different writing styles, ideas, and approaches into one seamless voice, which is why many coauthoring partnerships fail spectacularly.

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