Aziz Nesin was a Turkish writer, humorist and the author of more than 100 books. Born in a time when Turks did not have official surnames, he had to adopt one after the Surname Law of 1934 was passed. Although his family carried the nickname "Topalosmanoğlu", after an ancestor named "Topal Osman", he chose the surname "Nesin". In Turkish, Nesin? means, What are you?.
Perihan Mağden is a Turkish writer. She was a columnist for the newspaper Taraf. She was tried and acquitted for calling for opening the possibility of conscientious objection to mandatory military service in Turkey.
Aydilge Sarp is a Turkish writer, poet and singer-songwriter.
Çetin Altan was a Turkish writer, journalist, and a member of parliament. He was considered one of the finest writers in the modern Turkish language of the late 20th century.
Çelik Gülersoy was a Turkish lawyer, historical preservationist, writer and poet. He is best remembered for the heritage conservation works he carried out on historical sites during his long-time tenure as director general of the Touring and Automobile Club of Turkey (TTOK).
Ayşe Kulin is a Turkish short story writer, screenwriter and novelist.
Cemal Yıldırım (1925–2009) was a Turkish philosopher, author, educator, and researcher. He wrote 15 books and numerous academic papers.
Fatma Aliye Topuz, often known simply as Fatma Aliye or Fatma Aliye Hanım, was a Turkish novelist, columnist, essayist, women's rights activist and humanitarian. Although there was an earlier published novel by the Turkish female author Zafer Hanım in 1877, since that one remained her only novel, Fatma Aliye Hanım with her five novels is credited by literary circles as the first female novelist in Turkish literature and the Islamic world.
The Sound of Fishsteps is a prize-winning novel by Turkish writer Buket Uzuner originally published in Turkish by Remzi Kitabevi in 1993 and in English translation in 2002.
Muzaffer İzgü was a Turkish writer and teacher. He was known for his children's books and works of humour, and had authored 154 books, 98 of which were for children.
Milet Publishing is a London publishing company that specialises in dictionaries and dual-language children’s literature.
Füruzan was a Turkish self-taught writer, who was highly regarded for her sensitive characterisations of the poor and her depictions of Turkish immigrants abroad.
Pelin Batu is a Turkish author, actress, historian, and television personality.
Hıfzı Topuz was a Turkish journalist, travel writer and novelist. He also served as a lecturer on journalism at several universities.
Mahitab Kadın, called also Mehtab Kadın, was a consort of Sultan Abdulmejid I of the Ottoman Empire.
Navekmisal Hanım, called also Navekvisal Hanim, was a consort of Sultan Abdulmejid I of the Ottoman Empire.
Erendiz Atasü is a Turkish feminist author, notable for her novels, short stories and essays; also a previous academic.
Radi Dikici was a Turkish writer known for his works in the history of the Roman and Byzantine empires. He studied political science at Ankara University and worked as an auditor, later as an administrator in the industry.
Zeynifelek Hanım was a consort of Sultan Abdulmejid I of the Ottoman Empire.
Nermin Bezmen is a Turkish novelist.
