A ghostwriter is not credited as an author (notice the lack of “author” in the title)—but more than that, she or he is a “ghost” as far as credit goes. Essentially, a ghostwriter does not normally receive any credit for your book because when you hire a ghostwriter, the published book is yours alone.

How do you credit a ghostwriter?

Credit for the ghostwriter may also be provided as a “thanks” in a foreword or acknowledgement section. Sometimes the ghostwriter of nonfiction books will be credited as a “research assistant” or “contributor”.

Do ghostwriters get credit in music?

Even as a ghostwriter receiving no credit for your work, you are still the rights owner of the music you write, and are owed certain royalties when it is used. So, protect your work by copyrighting it.