Will they never give up being essayists? (6)
I believe the answer is:
triers
'essayists?' is the definition.
The answer and definition can be both people as well as being plural nouns.
Perhaps you can see a link between them that I don't see?
I cannot understand how the rest of the clue works.
Can you help me to learn more?
(Other definitions for triers that I've seen before include "people making an effort" , "The Lord loves them, it's said" , "German city's" , "They make an effort, don't give up" .)