Playwriter vs. Playwright: What's the Difference?
Playwriter is a common misspelling, while Playwright is the correct term for someone who writes plays.

Playwriter and Playwright Definitions
Playwriter
One who writes plays; a playwright.
Playwright
One who writes plays; a dramatist.
Playwriter
A writer of plays; a dramatist; a playwright.
Playwright
A writer and creator of theatrical plays.
Playwright
A maker or adapter of plays.
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Playwright
Someone who writes plays