What is a Ghostwriter?

Ghostwriting is the practice of writing an article, book, or some other writing project that will be credited to someone else.

They adapt their writing skills to fit a client's need and write it in the way the client sees fit. In addition, they also give advice on content and style as required for the topic. A lot of busy and famous people will hire ghostwriters to write their books like autobiographies or business books. The reasons for hiring a ghostwriter are many and will be described later.

Basically, they're less of a ghost and more of a guardian angel. And if you've been struggling to write a book, a blog post, or anything else involving prose, a ghostwriter might be able to help you get it done!

Ghostwriting vs. Co-Authoring

Note, ghostwriting is not the same as co-authoring a book. Co-authors are two or more authors who collaborate and write a book. Their names get printed on the book covers and inside. But a ghostwriter remains anonymous. They just get paid to do the writing, research, and editing with no obligation for any credit. Ghostwriting is basically a business like a civil contractor who will design and build a house for a property owner but does not put his name on the building.

Now let us explore the different types of ghostwriting.

Types of Ghostwriting