bylines

Article author credits

A byline is the line at the beginning of a newspaper or magazine article that names the author: The story carried her byline.

To byline an article is to credit it to a particular writer.

In journalism, getting a byline—having your name attached to published work—marks professional recognition.

She's earned bylines in major publications.

journalism

reporter

One who gathers news

author · contributor · attribution · credit line · writer · dateline · scoop · exclusive · beat · story

publication

newspaper

Printed periodical of current events

tabloid · gazette · column · article · piece · edition · issue · print · press · media

recognition

credit

Recognition or payment deferral

reputation · visibility · prestige · fame · notability · distinction · prominence · exposure · acclaim · profile

Categories
Opposites
attribution

bylinesanonymous

Of unknown origin

anonymity · uncredited · unattributed · unsigned · ghostwritten

visibility of creator

bylinesanonymity

Unknown identity state

pseudonymity · ghostwriting · pen names · uncredited work · ghostwriters

Family

byline

Familiarity
Top 100,000
Profile
Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Rated G