ghostwritten work
[/ˈɡoʊstwrɪtən wɜːrk/]
nounpl: ghostwritten works
obra escrita por ghostwriter
1. A written work (book, article, speech, etc.) created by one person but officially credited to another person
The celebrity's memoir was a ghostwritten work, though few readers knew the truth.
A autobiografia da celebridade era uma obra escrita por ghostwriter, embora poucos leitores soubessem disso.
2. Content produced by a professional writer who receives no public credit or recognition for their authorship
This ghostwritten work was completed in three months for a prominent politician.
Esta obra escrita por ghostwriter foi concluída em três meses para um político proeminente.
Ghostwritten works are particularly common in the publishing industry, especially for celebrity memoirs, self-help books, and political speeches in both USA and Brazil. While considered a legitimate practice, there is ongoing debate about ethical disclosure. In Brazil, ghostwriting (ghostwriting/ghost writing) is increasingly used in the publishing industry, though traditional Portuguese speakers may still prefer descriptive phrases like 'obra redigida por terceiro' (work written by a third party).
NYC Slang
ghost job / ghost piece
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