General Terms:
* Prose writers: This is the most straightforward and accurate term.
* Authors: This is a broad term that encompasses writers of all genres, including prose.
* Novelists: This specifically refers to writers of novels, a type of prose.
* Storytellers: This emphasizes the narrative aspect of their work.
More Specific Terms:
* Fiction writers: This refers to writers who create fictional narratives.
* Nonfiction writers: This refers to writers who deal with factual topics.
* Essayists: This refers to writers who specialize in essays.
* Journalists: This refers to writers who report on current events.
* Playwrights: This refers to writers who create dramatic works for the stage.
* Screenwriters: This refers to writers who create stories for film or television.
Less Common Terms:
* Scribes: This is an archaic term for writers, often used to refer to historical figures.
* Wordsmiths: This is a more poetic term for writers, emphasizing their skill with language.
The best term to use depends on the context and the specific type of prose writing you are referring to. For example, if you are talking about writers of novels, "novelists" would be the most appropriate term. However, if you are talking about writers in general, "prose writers" or "authors" would be more suitable.