ghostwriter

or ghost writ·er

[ gohst-rahy-ter ]

/ ˈgoʊstˌraɪ tər /

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noun

a person who writes one or numerous speeches, books, articles, etc., for another person who is named as or presumed to be the author.

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Origin of ghostwriter

An Americanism dating back to 1895–1900

Words nearby ghostwriter

ghost story, ghost town, ghost-weed, ghost word, ghostwrite, ghostwriter, ghoul, ghoulish, GHQ, ghrelin, GHRF

How to use ghostwriter in a sentence

Hummel worked as a Wonder Woman ghostwriter for the next three years, long before any woman was publicly credited as a writer for the series.
Joye Hummel, first woman hired to write Wonder Woman comics, dies at 97|Harrison Smith|April 8, 2021|Washington Post
The ghostwriter, or the named writer whose contribution is never really spelled out or fully credited, might be the most exploited of all the talent in the publishing process.
How to Build a Chinese-American Cookbook|Charlotte Druckman|March 4, 2021|Eater
After a successful test run to determine whether a postcard from Timbuktu would get to its destination in other countries, they assembled a team of ghostwriters and set up a website.
Not getting any travel postcards? A project in Mali delivers delight — and a lifeline.|Bailey Berg|December 3, 2020|Washington Post
Last time I saw Johnny, he was picking a ghostwriter for his book.
The Ballad of Johnny France|Richard Ben Cramer|January 12, 2014|DAILY BEAST

Literary blogger Harriet Post takes notice, and immediately attempts to track down his clearly very talented ghostwriter.
This Week’s Hot Reads: Dec. 2, 2013|Mythili Rao and Thomas Flynn, Mythili Rao, Thomas Flynn|December 2, 2013|DAILY BEAST
He's widely believed to have been the ghostwriter of the Balfour Declaration.
Milner's Timeless Political Question: "Why Won't They Listen to Me?"|David Frum|September 13, 2012|DAILY BEAST
She is a former ghostwriter who has worked on the memoirs of several high-profile politicians and journalists.
New Details About Daniel Pearl's Murder|Asra Q. Nomani, Barbara Feinman Todd|January 20, 2011|DAILY BEAST
Blair shunned the services of a ghostwriter, and penned the book himself in between various political and business engagements.
The War Over Blair’s Memoir|Peter Hoskin|September 7, 2010|DAILY BEAST