Overview
Chet Turnbeaugh is a Wall Street Journal bestselling ghostwriter with more than a decade of experience helping entrepreneurs, executives, Hollywood personalities, and extraordinary individuals turn their passions, expertise, and life experiences into books that readers can't put down. Chet's work has been endorsed by the likes of Hollywood comedian Will Ferrell, and legendary digital marketer Neil Patel. Chet's ghostwritten work spans over 16 books in business, leadership, personal development, spirituality, LGBTQ+ voices, and memoir.
With a talent for capturing each client's distinctive voice and shaping complex ideas into compelling narratives, Chet guides authors from early development through a polished, full-length manuscript. Chet graduated magna cum laude from Wabash College and did additional studies in creative writing at the University of Oxford and screenwriting at UCLA. Chet is a magna cum laude graduate of Wabash College and received a full-ride academic scholarship to study Creative Writing and Philosophy. During 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.
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
Languages
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
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