"Lady Writer" is a 1979 song by Dire Straits, which appears on the band's second album Communiqué.

[2] Billboard described the song as a "hypnotic rocker" with "sizzling instrumentation" and "distinctive vocals.

"[3] Cash Box described it as being "very similar musically to 'Sultans of Swing', with guitarist/singer Knopfler's invigoratingly unique picking and vocal style.

"[4] Record World said that "Knopfler's transcendent writing & guitar skills work well with the magic of Muscle Shoals.

"[6] Hubert Bauch of the Montreal Gazette agreed it was "a fast and nimble piece that matches 'Sultans of Swing'.