What Is a Ghostwriter?

Ghostwriters take on the task of getting stories or lessons down on paper when someone has an idea, but not the time or skill to write it.

Whether it's a self-help book or a celebrity memoir, there's a good chance that the person smiling from the front cover of that popular book did not write the words inside.

Many people who have stories to tell do not have the writing skill or the time needed to write a book. So, they turn to freelancers who can write their books for them. Many freelanc...