der Ghostwriter
Translation
ghostwriter
Examples
Ein Ghostwriter schreibt anonym für andere Personen.
A ghostwriter writes anonymously for other people.
Viele Prominente engagieren einen Ghostwriter.
Many celebrities hire a ghostwriter.
Grammar Patterns
to hire ((sb.)) as a ((ghostwriter)) He hired a ghostwriter for his memoirs.
Similar Words
Synonyms: der Auftragsschreiber (commissioned writer), der Schattenautor (shadow author)
Etymology
From English 'ghost' + 'writer'. A writer who is invisible, like a ghost.
Memory Tips
The word is identical to English, so just remember it's a masculine noun in German: 'der Ghostwriter'.