writing the book

A form of write the book — To be an authoritative expert on some specified topic.

Meanings

verb
  1. gerundparticiplepresentpresent participle and gerund of write the book
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APA

writing the book. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 5, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/writing%20the%20book

MLA

“writing the book.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/writing%20the%20book. Accessed November 5, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “writing the book,” accessed November 5, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/writing%20the%20book.

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