Chet Turnbeaugh

Chet Turnbeaugh – Ghostwriter

Chet is a Chicago-based author, entrepreneur, musician, and ghostwriter who writes for Hollywood personalities, executives, and influencers.

Overview

Chet is a Chicago-based author, entrepreneur, musician, and ghostwriter. His creative strengths include ghostwritten creative nonfiction books, feature-length screenplays, long-form blog articles, web and sales page copy, online course writing, video scripts, white papers, and case studies.

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 31-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 for gab to help you create a work of art that you and your audience will cherish for a lifetime!


Services
Non-Fiction
Biographies & Memoirs Business & Management Health & Wellbeing LGBTQ Non-Fiction New Age Self-Help & Self-Improvement
Fiction
Plays & Screenplays Short Story
Languages
English (AUS) English (CAN) English (UK) English (US)
Awards
  • Lilly Endowment Scholarship Recipient (Academic Full Scholarship)
  • US Fulbright mtvU Global Scholar Finalist-Auckland, New Zealand
  • magna cum laude graduate
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.

Portfolio

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