Chet Turnbeaugh

Chet Turnbeaugh – Ghostwriter

Chet writes for Hollywood personalities, executives, and influencers specializing in memoir, business, spirituality, and LGBTQ+ narratives.

Overview

Chet is a Wall Street Journal Bestselling ghostwriter, entrepreneur, and musician. His creative strengths include ghostwritten creative nonfiction books, memoirs, business books, fiction, book proposals, and feature-length screenplays.

Chet is a magna cum laude graduate of Wabash College where he received a full-ride academic scholarship to study Creative Writing and Philosophy. During his undergrad, Chet studied Creative Non-Fiction abroad at the University of Oxford at St. Catherine’s College, as well as Creative Production and Screenwriting at UCLA.

Hi, I'm Chet, and I am a ghostwriter.

I can assist you in creating a cherished written work of art that will likely outlive us both. Your book is your vehicle for expressing your ideas, landing high-paying speaking gigs, securing new business deals, and sharing your expertise with the world. Over the years, I have been extremely lucky to write for some inspired people.

As a ghost, I’ve transformed from a 33-year-old creative into the following roles: a famous American spy in WWII, a celebrated southern California real estate tycoon, a former politician sharing the effects of the modern political machine, a digital marketing maverick who transforms average Joes into celebrities, a female serial entrepreneur whose built enough 7-figure businesses to count on two hands, a promising Hollywood star turned crystal meth addict, a NYC nightclub owner with more tattoos than a tiger has stripes, and the list goes on.

I specialize in nonfiction, memoir, true stories, business leadership, spirituality, self-help/therapy, and creative nonfiction.

My one true love is telling stories that are meant to inspire and change the world such as writing for: phenomenal nonprofits, spiritual practitioners, heart-centered entrepreneurs, LGBTQ+ advocates, and innovative startups. Everyday, I meet people with stories that are almost too good to be true, but haven’t been told--because they needed a ghostwriter.

From pithy to witty and satirically sardonic, I have what it takes to craft a compelling narrative in multiple voices. I am incredibly interested in using my bad puns, random trivia, and gift of gab to help you create a work of art that you and your audience will cherish for a lifetime!

TESTIMONIALS

"Chet has been my ghostwriter for a variety of celebrity clients at The Limitless Company for the past 5 years. He is a talented ghostwriter who can cover anything from celebrity books, to high-profile blogs, and even ghostwritten online courses. His ability to not only write, but come up with creative solutions for my clients adds value to my business every month."

AJ Kumar "The Digital Maestro"

Founder of The Limitless Company; Celebrity Brand Expert

“Chet is an INCREDIBLE writer! He's helped me with several projects and he's been able to take the seeds of an idea from me, create a powerful, engaging written piece in what seems nearly my own writing "voice." Chet has extremely high integrity, delivers on time and as promised. He is worth every single penny I've invested in his talented services.”

Aprille Trupiano

CEO of AT International & Coach, Speaker, Author, Radio & TV Show Host

Services
Non-Fiction
Biographies & Memoirs Business & Management Health & Wellbeing LGBTQ Non-Fiction New Age Self-Help & Self-Improvement
Languages
English (US)
Awards
  • Lilly Endowment Scholarship Recipient (Academic Full Scholarship)
  • US Fulbright mtvU Global Scholar Finalist-Auckland, New Zealand
  • magna cum laude graduate
  • WSJ Bestselling Ghostwriter
Certifications
  • B.A. in Creative Writing/Philosophy From Wabash College
  • University of Oxford Study Abroad / Creative Writing and Analytic Philosophy / Michaelmas Term- 2012 (St. Catherine's College)
  • UCLA Creative Production and Screenwriting 2013
  • Association of Ghostwriters

Work experience

Self-employed

May, 2014 — Present
Ghostwriting is a deeply personal bespoke service crafted for you to express yourself as elegantly as possible. As a seasoned ghostwriter, I will co-author with you to bring your dreams to the page. Books, articles, copywriting, and blogs are just a few of many outlets we can use for your audience to absorb your written voice as vividly as they know your speaking voice. It is all about collaboration. I work with you to showcase your story and spotlight your experience, ideas, and expertise. Whether you are a first-time author, a CEO, or a career professional looking to get an edge in your industry, I can help to bring more clarity to your work and refine your mission. I have worked on dozens of book projects ranging from fully ghostwritten, collaboratively written, developmental editing, book coaching, book proposals, and query letters.

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