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ghostwriter

[gohst-rahy-ter] / ˈgoʊstˌraɪ tər /


NOUN
ghost writer
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A ghostwriter was hired and turned out a draft.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 27, 2026

In March 2026, the classmate filed a civil lawsuit naming Griffin, ghostwriter Sam Lansky and the book’s publisher, alleging invasion of privacy, negligence and infliction of emotional distress.

From Salon Jun. 25, 2026

Jen Singer is a ghostwriter and editor who has survived cancer, a complete heart block, and heart failure.

From MarketWatch May 27, 2026

His ghostwriter, Dave Shiflett, later confessed that he regarded the book as “my first published work of fiction.”

From Los Angeles Times Jan. 8, 2026

Grace was going to have to hire a ghostwriter.

From "Far from the Tree" by Robin Benway




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