Versed in creative writing (8)

I believe the answer is:

literate

(Other definitions for literate that I've seen before include "Erudite" , "version of 'speed of light'?" , "Learned" , "Able to read and write" , "well expressed" .)

I've seen this clue in the LA Times.

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