: to write for and in the name of another. transitive verb. : to write (a speech, a book, etc.) for another who is the presumed or credited author. Other Words from ghostwrite Example Sentences Learn More About ghostwrite.

What does being a ghostwriter mean?

A ghostwriter is a freelance writer who pens a text that is credited to someone else. Ghostwriters can write a number of works on behalf of a client, including nonfiction books, public speeches, online content, and book proposals.

Where did the term ghost writer come from?

Even venerable George Washington didn't craft his own Farewell Address; he left that to Alexander Hamilton. Christy Walsh – known as America's first sports agent – coined the word in 1921, as he found ghostwriters to write autobiographies for sports stars, including the legendary Babe Ruth.