👉 In the context of literature, a coauthor is an individual who contributes to the writing or editing of a book, article, or other work. Coauthors are often referred to as coeditors in academic contexts. They typically have different roles and responsibilities, such as revising and contributing ideas for various sections of the work. The term "coauthors" is used in literary and academic contexts to clarify that the author of the work is not solely responsible for writing it but also for editing or providing