Ghostwriter

usgb/ˈɡəʊstraɪtər/
noun

A person who writes books, articles, etc. for another person who takes all the credit.

The famous singer's autobiography was actually written by a ghostwriter.
Visual representation of "ghostwriter" - A person who writes books, articles, etc. for another person who takes all the credit

Often appears as...

  • hire a ghostwriter
  • work as a ghostwriter
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Uncredited Work

Ghostwriters do not get public credit for their writing; the credit goes to the named author.

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Even though she wrote the whole novel, the ghostwriter's name never appeared on the cover.
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Behind the Scenes

Ghostwriting is common in celebrity memoirs or busy professionals' publications.

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The entrepreneur was too busy to write daily, so his blog posts were crafted by a ghostwriter.
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Contractual Secrecy

Ghostwriters often sign confidentiality agreements, agreeing not to reveal their role.

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The contract stipulated that the ghostwriter must remain anonymous, ensuring the celebrity's authorship.
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