noun
freelance writer
Wasei-eigo term for a writer who works independently, not tied to a single employer. Common in media and publishing contexts.
wasei-eigo (Japanese-coined English), from free writer
彼はフリーライターとして雑誌に記事を書いている。
He writes articles for magazines as a freelance writer.
Variant with interpunct; less common but seen in some contexts.
Broader term for any freelancer; フリーライター specifically refers to a writer.
Wasei-eigo from English 'free' and 'writer'.