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authored by me vs authored by self

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in different contexts. 'Authored by me' is commonly used when you want to specify that you are the author of something. 'Authored by self' is less common and more formal, often used in academic or legal contexts.

Last updated: April 01, 2024 • 2808 views

authored by me

This phrase is correct and commonly used to indicate that the speaker is the author of something.

This phrase is used when you want to specify that you are the author of a piece of writing or work.

Examples:

  • The book was authored by me.
  • The report was authored by me and my colleague.
  • When we finished the script co-authored by me and Ales Adamovich about whom I'm going to say a couple of warm words too...
  • Both Facebook postings were authored by Gypsy.
  • Creative Crochet was co-authored by Niki Hitz Edson and Arlene Stimmel.
  • It was primarily authored by Ton Roosendaal.
  • The texts are authored by Vincenzo Incenzo while the direction is entrusted to the young Julian Peparini.
  • Twofish - algorithm that replaced Blowfish, authored by Bruce Schneier as its predecessor.
  • The report, authored by Jacques TOUBON (EPP-ED, FR), focuses on a number of areas where room for improvement is visible and reforms necessary.
  • The U.S.M.M. (Historical Bureau of the Italian Navy) has published a biographical book about Admiral Pugliese authored by Ernesto Pellegrini.
  • In the second article, authored by myself:
  • Much admired in their native country, some of the 26 films authored by Gianini and Luzzati with découpage techniques succeeded in overcoming the national borders.
  • I just received my copy of Crocheting Clothes Kids Love, the new book co-authored by Shelby Allaho (@stitchstory) and Ellen Gormley (@GoCrochet).
  • These web pages have been authored by
  • There is also a 2011 book about the Sasha Dolls co-authored by Susanna E. Lewis.
  • This course is based on the Section I Avatar Materials, RESURFACING, authored by Harry Palmer.
  • This was originally authored by Vince Skahan. I have rewritten it for the modern ISP-centric world in which UUCP is little more than a memory.
  • That's the launch of a computer virus authored by yours truly.
  • The title of a booklet authored by Kenneth Hagin
  • Other divisions and alterations followed in time, but the physiognomy authored by Poggi has been maintained.
  • It's a policy of the Office of Special Affairs authored by L. Ron Hubbard.
  • The House will also debate a report co-authored by Proinsias de ROSSA (PES, IE) on the future of the European Social Model.

Alternatives:

  • written by me
  • created by me
  • authored by myself
  • authored by the speaker
  • authored by the writer

authored by self

This phrase is correct but less common. It is used in more formal or academic contexts to indicate that the author is referring to themselves.

This phrase is used in formal or academic writing to indicate that the author is referring to themselves as the author.

Examples:

  • The document was authored by self.
  • The study was authored by self and the research team.
  • All of the texts are authored by the Zapatista bases of support, men and women, and they include not only the process of the struggle for freedom, but also their critical and self-critical reflections about our path.
  • Both Facebook postings were authored by Gypsy.
  • Creative Crochet was co-authored by Niki Hitz Edson and Arlene Stimmel.
  • It was primarily authored by Ton Roosendaal.
  • The texts are authored by Vincenzo Incenzo while the direction is entrusted to the young Julian Peparini.
  • Twofish - algorithm that replaced Blowfish, authored by Bruce Schneier as its predecessor.
  • When we finished the script co-authored by me and Ales Adamovich about whom I'm going to say a couple of warm words too...
  • The report, authored by Jacques TOUBON (EPP-ED, FR), focuses on a number of areas where room for improvement is visible and reforms necessary.
  • The U.S.M.M. (Historical Bureau of the Italian Navy) has published a biographical book about Admiral Pugliese authored by Ernesto Pellegrini.
  • In the second article, authored by myself:
  • Much admired in their native country, some of the 26 films authored by Gianini and Luzzati with découpage techniques succeeded in overcoming the national borders.
  • I just received my copy of Crocheting Clothes Kids Love, the new book co-authored by Shelby Allaho (@stitchstory) and Ellen Gormley (@GoCrochet).
  • These web pages have been authored by
  • There is also a 2011 book about the Sasha Dolls co-authored by Susanna E. Lewis.
  • This course is based on the Section I Avatar Materials, RESURFACING, authored by Harry Palmer.
  • This was originally authored by Vince Skahan. I have rewritten it for the modern ISP-centric world in which UUCP is little more than a memory.
  • That's the launch of a computer virus authored by yours truly.
  • The title of a booklet authored by Kenneth Hagin
  • Other divisions and alterations followed in time, but the physiognomy authored by Poggi has been maintained.
  • It's a policy of the Office of Special Affairs authored by L. Ron Hubbard.

Alternatives:

  • authored by the author
  • authored by oneself
  • authored by the writer
  • authored by the researcher
  • authored by the scholar

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