Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

ghost-writer

Noun

/ˈɡoʊstˌraɪtər/

Definition

A ghostwriter is a person who writes for another person, typically for a fee, and does not take credit for the work.

Examples

Many celebrities hire a ghostwriter to help them publish their memoirs.
As a ghostwriter, she contributed to numerous bestselling novels without ever revealing her identity.

Meaning

Ghostwriters are often hired to write books, articles, or other content for someone else, allowing the credited author to maintain the focus on the content while the ghostwriter remains anonymous.