As nouns the difference between playwright and novelist
is that playwright is a writer and creator of theatrical plays while novelist is an author of novels.
playwright
English
Noun
(
en noun)
A writer and creator of theatrical plays.
Synonyms
* dramatist
novelist
English
Noun
(
en noun)
An author of novels.
(obsolete) An innovator; one who introduces something new; one who favours novelty.
Noun
(l)