A professional writer who is hired to write content on behalf of another person, typically for projects such as books, articles, speeches, or blogs, where the credited author’s name appears instead of the ghostwriter’s. Helping individuals who may have ideas but lack the time or expertise to write their thoughts into polished, engaging content.

Key responsibilities:

– Writing on behalf of others: Crafting written content that aligns with the voice, style, and ideas of the credited author.

– Collaboration: Working closely with the client (author, speaker, celebrity, etc.) to gather their ideas, research, and personal input for the project.

– Research: Conducting in-depth research to ensure the content is accurate, relevant, and engaging.

– Editing and revisions: Fine-tuning the content to meet the client’s expectations and ensure clarity, flow, and coherence.

– Confidentiality: Maintaining discretion about the authorship of the work, as ghostwriters typically do not receive public recognition for their contributions.

– Adapting to different styles: Writing in a style that fits the client’s needs, whether it’s academic, casual, technical, or creative.

Ghostwriters are often employed for projects like autobiographies, novels, blog posts, or speeches, where they help bring the author’s ideas to life while maintaining anonymity.