Who is called personal author?

A personal author is an individual who is responsible for the intellectual content of a resource, such as a book, article, or manuscript. Personal authors are typically the creators of original works, such as novelists, poets, and nonfiction writers, but can also include editors, translators, and other contributors who have a significant role in shaping the content of a resource. Personal authors are generally listed first in the bibliographic record for a resource, and their names are typically included in the cataloging information, along with other information such as the title and publication details of the resource.