ghostwriter
nounUK /ˈɡəʊstˌraɪtə/
US /ˈɡoʊstˌraɪtər/
A ghostwriter is a person who writes a book or speech for someone else, and the other person's name goes on it.
The famous athlete hired a ghostwriter to help him tell his life story.
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2. Someone who writes speeches or articles that another person presents as their own.
The politician's ghostwriter crafted every line of the speech.
3. A writer who produces content for a company or brand without being credited publicly.
She works as a ghostwriter for a marketing agency.
4. A person who helps draft social media posts or blog articles under another person's name.
The influencer's ghostwriter keeps her posts sounding just like her.