Question on writing?

Question

What is it called when two people are co-writing a novel, but one is doing the writing and the other person is just figuring out the plot and such?

Answer 1

It can be called a couple of things. A co-author is one of them. An abridged or unabridged editor is another. James Patterson uses unabridged editors sometimes - notice sometimes the authors are "James Patterson and whoever". It could also be called a research assistant. It could even be a ghostwriter.

Whatever you call it, the important thing is that you work it out contractually up front. Nothing will break up a friendship quicker than arguing over legal issues after the fact.
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Careful or you may wind up in my next novel.

Pax - C

Answer 2

I think it is simply called Co-Authoring. Thats how it works.
OR you may be hinting at ghost-writing but in that the Writer does not come into light at all. The other person is recognised as the Writer of the book.

TW K

Answer 3

co-writing