In his own write

What does this mean, exactly? Is it redundant?
"She's an exciting author in her own right."
Trying to find the origin and all I get is the actual phrase itself as applied to various subjects. Is it an idiom?

It means "by her own individuality and accomplishments", with a stress on individuality.

I do not know the origin and am not sure if it can be defined as an idiom.

Lots of very smart wordsmiths tend to hang out here so be patient while waiting for your answers.

Someone was being clever; it's a pun. Not technically redundant, nonetheless, the joke plays on the perceived redundancy. write=right??

Of course, I may be reading too much into this. There are 62 definitions for "right" in my Webster's. Number 40 states, "in one's own right>>by reason of one's own ability, ownership, etc;in or of one's self,independant of others." This cliche is often used to describe one's activity or being in proximaty to a more famous or accomplished relation(sibling, spouse, child). For example: Hillary Clinton is an able politician in her own right.

Thanks for the responses...the quote was my own, used as an example, but I guess I am pretty clever (right? write? HA!). It's clearer now and I guess "cliche" is a better definition of the phrase. Amazing what people talk about at concerts...

Yesterday, I drove past 251 Menlove Avenue, the childhood home of John Lennon. In 1964, he published his first book titled In His Own Write, followed in 1965 by A Spaniard in the Works. The Magical Mystery Tour coach was also making its trips through Liverpool.