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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

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{{{honorific_prefix}}}

{{{name}}}

{{{honorific_suffix}}}
[[File:{{{image}}}|{{{image_size}}}|alt={{{alt}}}|upright={{{image_upright}}}|{{{caption}}}]]
{{{caption}}}
Native name
{{{native_name}}}
Born{{{birth_name}}}
{{{birth_date}}}
{{{birth_place}}}
Died{{{death_date}}}
{{{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{{{genre}}} or {{{genres}}}
Subject{{{subject}}} or {{{subjects}}}
Literary movement{{{movement}}}
Years active{{{years_active}}}
Notable works{{{notable_works}}}
Notable awards{{{awards}}}
Spouse{{{spouse}}} or {{{spouses}}}
Partner{{{partner}}} or {{{partners}}}
Children{{{children}}}
Relatives{{{relatives}}}
{{{signature_type}}}
[[File:{{{signature}}}
|{{{signature_size}}}|alt={{{signature_alt}}}|upright=0.72|class=skin-invert-image]]
{{{module}}}
Website
{{{website}}}

Literature portal

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.

{{Infobox writer
| embed            = 
| honorific_prefix = 
| name             = 
| honorific_suffix = 
| image            = 
| image_size       = 
| image_upright    = 
| landscape        = <!-- yes, if wide image, otherwise leave blank -->
| alt              = <!-- descriptive text for use by speech synthesis (text-to-speech) software -->
| caption          = 
| native_name      = 
| native_name_lang = 
| pseudonym        = 
| birth_name       = <!-- only use if different from name -->
| birth_date       = <!-- {{Birth date and age|YYYY|MM|DD}} for living people supply only the year with {{Birth year and age|YYYY}} unless the exact date is already widely published, as per [[WP:DOB]]. For people who have died, use {{Birth date|YYYY|MM|DD}}. -->
| birth_place      = 
| death_date       = <!-- {{Death date and age|YYYY|MM|DD|YYYY|MM|DD}} (DEATH date then BIRTH date) -->
| death_place      = 
| resting_place    = 
| occupation       = 
| language         = 
| nationality      = <!-- use only when necessary per [[WP:INFONAT]] -->
| citizenship      = <!-- use only when necessary per [[WP:INFONAT]] -->
| education        = 
| alma_mater       = 
| period           = 
| genre            = <!-- or: | genres = -->
| subject          = <!-- or: | subjects = -->
| movement         = 
| notable_works    = 
| spouse           = <!-- or: | spouses = -->
| partner          = <!-- or: | partners = -->
| children         = 
| relatives        = 
| awards           = 
| signature        = 
| signature_alt    = 
| signature_size   = 
| signature_type   = 
| years_active     = 
| module           = 
| website          = <!-- {{URL|example.org}} -->
| portaldisp       = <!-- "on", "yes", "true", etc.; or omit -->
}}
{{Infobox writer
| embed            = 
| honorific_prefix = 
| name             = 
| honorific_suffix = 
| image            = 
| image_size       = 
| image_upright    = 
| landscape        = 
| alt              = 
| caption          = 
| native_name      = 
| native_name_lang = 
| pseudonym        = 
| birth_name       = 
| birth_date       = 
| birth_place      = 
| death_date       = 
| death_place      = 
| resting_place    = 
| occupation       = 
| language         = 
| nationality      = 
| citizenship      = 
| education        = 
| alma_mater       = 
| period           = 
| genre            = 
| subject          = 
| movement         = 
| notable_works    = 
| spouse           = 
| partner          = 
| children         = 
| relatives        = 
| awards           = 
| signature        = 
| signature_alt    = 
| signature_size   = 
| signature_type   = 
| years_active     = 
| module           = 
| website          = 
| portaldisp       = 
}}

Parameters

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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:

|language={{Cslist|French|Spanish|English}}

which produces:

|language=
  • French
  • Spanish
  • English

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

|pseudonym={{Cslist|Smith, Bob|DaveyJones|Adams, Fred|semi=true}}

which produces:

|pseudonym=
  • 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 Insert image name. Use only the file name such as abc.jpg, xyz.png, 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 |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 |df=yes to show date as day before month; otherwise format is month before day.

example
{{Death date and age|2024|12|27|1950|12|31|df=yes}}
output display results
27 December 2024(2024-12-27) (aged 73)
  • When only the birth and death years are known, use:
{{Death year and age|year died|year born}}
example
{{Death year and age|2024|1950}}
output display results
2024 (aged 73–74)
  • When only the birth month, birth year and death year are known, use:
birth month, {{Death year and age|year died|year born}}
example
December, {{Death year and age|2024|1950}}
output display results
December, 2024 (aged 73–74)
  • When only the death year is known, use:
death year
example
2024
output display results
2024
  • 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|2024|1950}}
[[Circa|c.]] year died
output display results
c. 2024 (aged 73–74)
c. 2024
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).
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
alma_mater The alma mater, or college or universities where the person studied. If more than one, indicate ones where they obtained their degree(s) or graduated from.
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:

<!-- 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 Default is 150px. If necessary, a signature can be resized manually as per the |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.
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:

<!-- 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

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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.

{{Infobox person
| name = 
| image = 
| caption = 
| birth_date = 
| birth_place = 
| <!-- etc. -->
| module = 
  {{Infobox writer | embed=yes
  | genre = 
  | parameter-2 = 
  | parameter-3 = 
  | parameter-4 = 
  | <!-- etc. -->
  }}
}}

TemplateData

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This is the TemplateData for this template used by TemplateWizard, VisualEditor and other tools. See a monthly parameter usage report for Template:Infobox writer in articles based on its TemplateData.

TemplateData for Infobox writer

TemplateData

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

Template parameters

This template has custom formatting.

ParameterDescriptionTypeStatus
Namename

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.

Stringsuggested
Embeddedembed

Set to 'yes' if embedded in another infobox template.

Suggested values
Yes
Stringoptional
Honorific (prefix)honorific_prefix

Honorifics that go before the name, e.g. 'Lady', 'Sir', 'Dr'.

Stringoptional
Honorific (suffix)honorific_suffix

Honorifics that go after the name, e.g. 'MBE'.

Stringoptional
Native namenative_name

Name of the writer in his native languages(s). Use {{Plainlist}} for multiple values.

Stringoptional
Native name languagenative_name_lang

A language tag e.g. 'fr' for French. If more than one, use {{lang}} inside native_name instead

Stringoptional
Imageimage

Image of the writer. Insert image name. Use only the file name such as abc.jpg, xyz.png, 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.

Filesuggested
Image sizeimage_size image size imagesize

Size to display image.

Default
200px if empty or omitted.
Example
Format: 250px (set width), or 200x300px (max width & max height).
Stringoptional
Image uprightimage_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%).

Stringoptional
Landscapelandscape

Set to 'yes' when using wide, short images. The image height (rather than width) will be limited to 200 pixels.

Booleanoptional
Image alternative textalt

The alt attribute for the image, for readers who cannot see the image. See WP:ALT.

Stringoptional
Image captioncaption image caption image_caption

Caption for the image. Try to include the date the image was created.

Stringsuggested
Pseudonympseudonym

Any of the person's aliases or pen names. Use {{Cslist}} for multiple values

Stringoptional
Birth namebirth_name

Insert person's name at birth (or christening if name at birth is unavailable).

Stringoptional
Birth datebirth_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 |df=yes to show date as day before month; otherwise format is month before day.

Linesuggested
Birth placebirth_place

Insert the person's place of birth if known as: town, city, state, country. Note: Do not add flag icons to the birthplace.

Stringoptional
Death datedeath_date

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}} - See template page for more details about formatting options.

Linesuggested
Death placedeath_place

Insert the person's place of death if known as: town, city, state, country. Note: Do not add flag icons to the deathplace.

Stringoptional
Resting placeresting_place

Place of writer's grave or ash scattering

Stringoptional
Occupationoccupation

Insert the type of person: novelist, short story person, journalist, etc. Use {{Cslist}} for multiple values

Stringsuggested
Languagelanguage

Language of published writings

Stringoptional
Nationalitynationality

Nationality of writer, use only when necessary per [[WP:INFONAT]]

Stringoptional
Citizenshipcitizenship

Writer's country of citizenship

Stringoptional
Educationeducation

no description

Stringoptional
Alma materalma_mater

University or school that writer attended. If more than one, indicate ones where they obtained their degree(s) or graduated from.

Stringoptional
Home townhome_town

Place where the person was raised and matured

Stringoptional
Periodperiod

Dates from first publication to last publication

Linesuggested
Genregenre

Use for fiction writers: All genres that the person wrote in. Use {{Cslist}} for multiple values

Stringoptional
Subjectsubject

Use for non-fiction writers: All subjects that the person wrote about. Use {{Cslist}} for multiple values

Stringsuggested
Movementmovement

Insert the literary movement associated with or involving the person. Use {{Cslist}} for multiple values

Stringoptional
Notable worksnotable_works notableworks

Names of notable works (see WP:NN). Use {{Unbulleted list}} for multiple values.

Stringsuggested
Spousespouse

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.

Stringoptional
Partnerpartner

Name of long-term unmarried partner(s) (e.g., domestic partner). Use {{Plainlist}} for multiple values.

Stringoptional
Childrenchildren

Number of children (e.g., 3), or list of children names. Use {{Plainlist}} for multiple values.

Stringoptional
Relativesrelatives

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.

Stringoptional
Awardsawards

Insert any notable awards the person has won.

Consider using the template: {{Awards|award|year|title|role}}

Use {{Plainlist}} for multiple values.

Stringsuggested
Signaturesignature

File name of the writer's signature. Image is displayed at a width of 128px.

Page nameoptional
Signature typesignature_type

Alter from Signature to, for example, Seal

Stringoptional
Signature sizesignature_size

Default is 150px. If necessary, a signature can be resized manually as per the "image_size" parameter.

Unknownoptional
Signature (alternative)signature_alt

Alternative text for signature. Write out the signature exactly as it appears in the image, including punctuation. (For accessibility, to be read by screen readers.)

Stringoptional
Years Activeyears_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.

Stringoptional
Modulemodule

Used for embedding other infoboxes into this one

Stringoptional
Websitewebsite

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}}. 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.

Example
{{URL|ExampleCompany.com}}
Stringsuggested
Portal linkportaldisp

This is an optional parameter to display the literature portal link at the bottom of the infobox. Set this parameter to yes or y for enabling the portal link.

Suggested values
yes
Stringoptional

Example

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J. K. Rowling

Rowling at the White House in 2010
Rowling at the White House in 2010
BornJoanne Rowling
(1965-07-31) 31 July 1965 (age 59)
Yate, Gloucestershire, England
Pen name
  • J. K. Rowling
  • Robert Galbraith
Occupation
  • Author
  • philanthropist
Alma mater
PeriodContemporary
Genres
Years active1997–present
Spouse
  • Jorge Arantes
    (m. 1992; div. 1995)
  • Neil Murray
    (m. 2001)
Children3
Signature
Website
jkrowling.com
{{Infobox writer
| name             = J. K. Rowling
| honorific_suffix = {{post-nominals|country=GBR|CH|OBE|HonFRSE|FRCPE|FRSL|size=100%}}
| image            = J. K. Rowling 2010.jpg
| caption          = Rowling at the [[White House]] in 2010
| birth_name       = Joanne Rowling
| birth_date       = {{Birth date and age|df=yes|1965|7|31}}
| birth_place      = [[Yate]], Gloucestershire, England
| pseudonym        = {{unbulleted list|J. K. Rowling|Robert Galbraith}}
| occupation       = {{hlist|Author|philanthropist}}
| alma_mater       = {{ubl|[[University of Exeter]]|[[Moray House School of Education|Moray House]]}}
| period           = [[Contemporary literature|Contemporary]]
| years_active     = 1997–present
| genres           = {{hlist|[[Fantasy]]|[[drama]]|[[young adult fiction]]|[[crime fiction]]}}
| subject          =
| movement         =
| spouse           = {{unbulleted list|{{marriage|Jorge Arantes|1992|1995|end=divorced}}|{{marriage|Neil Murray|26 December 2001}}}}
| children         = 3
| relatives        =
| website          = {{URL|jkrowling.com}}
| signature        = JKRowlingsignature.svg
}}

Microformat

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The HTML markup produced by this template includes an hCard microformat, which makes the person's details parsable by computers, either acting automatically to catalogue articles across Wikipedia or via a browser tool operated by a reader, to (for example) add the subject to an address book or database. For more information about the use of microformats on Wikipedia, please see the microformat project.

Sub-templates

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Date-of-birth ("bday") information will only be included in the microformat if {{birth date}}, or {{birth date and age}} are used in the infobox. (Do not use these if the date is before 1583). Be cautious about using these if the person is still living, per WP:DOB.

To include a URL, use {{URL}}.

Please do not remove instances of these sub-templates.

Classes

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hCard uses HTML classes including:

  • adr
  • agent
  • bday
  • birthplace
  • category
  • country-name
  • deathdate
  • deathplace
  • extended-address
  • family-name
  • fn (required)
  • given-name
  • honorific-prefix
  • honorific-suffix
  • label
  • locality
  • n
  • nickname
  • note
  • org
  • role
  • url
  • vcard

Please do not rename or remove these classes nor collapse nested elements which use them.

Tracking categories

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See also

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