Chet Turnbeaugh

Chet Turnbeaugh – Ghostwriter

WSJ Bestselling Ghostwriter for executives, entrepreneurs & influencers writing memoir, business, spiritual & LGBTQ+ narratives.

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
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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Amira B.

Amira B.

Apr, 2026

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Working with Chet has been nothing short of an absolute delight! They helped make a fragmented concept into a cohesive manuscript. Chet is professional, prompt, communicative and hilarious. I wouldn't want to work with another professional.
Allison H.

Allison H.

Jan, 2026

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Chet was a professional talent on so many levels and I could not have had a better experience. He made me feel safe and secure with our discussions, navigated me through the process, and offered very strategic advice and/or edits without making me feel pressured. We were able to have a warm yet ...
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Gary V.

Gary V.

Oct, 2026

Chet was awesome! Totally worth it! He gets into it and he acts like a partner. Out of all the authors I've talked to, he expressed the most interest and really cared. His words are great and phenomenal and quality of a great author.

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