Don't get confused by the title, since it is no comparison between the Ghost Rider movie and Ghost writers. Since I generally talk about the writing world and its masons--authors, I am raising the issue of ghost writing. The trend has gained traction in recent times. Many celebs, film stars, models, cricketers, players, politicians, businessmen and singers, among others are getting their biographies written by ghostwriters and thus, climb further on the fame graph. Many famous authors, because of the pressure from their publishers, even get their novels written by the ghost writers. Shame on such authors. What does a ghostwriter get? A few pennies or maybe a handsome amount. Yet it does not match the toil he makes.
I understand the dynamics of the industry have changed significantly. But I'm absolutely against the practice of ghostwriting. Sometimes situations are presented by ghostwriters in such a way that they don't match with the actual situation. A large amount of fictional content takes entry into non-fictional biographies, leading to controversies as we have seen.
It is understood that ghost writers are forced to do this because of the lack of money. They have to do it. But can there be a standard practice where ghostwriters who are forced to live a shaded life also get credit? It does not seem to happen. I know every famous person wants a book written in his/her name. But it would make sense if they devote a little time writing their stuff themselves also. Ghostwriters can rather be used to correct the language and beautify it. Secondly if these celebs are under the impression that they are able to dupe media and peers--that they have written every word of the book, they are wrong. Everyone knows this. Even if they pretend, nobody will believe.
I strongly condemn the practice of ghostwriting. I will vouch for the rights of ghostwriters who are languishing in the shadows, devoting their lives to make others famous. This post is a tribute to them.
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