Bill Chastain

Bill Chastain – Ghostwriter

Seasoned ghostwriter with emphasis on biographies and memoirs.

Overview

Under my byline, I have written non-fiction as well as fiction titles for a list of publishers that include St. Martin's Press, Lyons Press, and Triumph Books. I have worked as a staff writer for newspapers and I have written many freelance articles for magazines and websites. As a ghostwriter, I’ve written titles that include memoirs and autobiographies. In addition to having years of writing experience, I am a seasoned interviewer, which I believe is invaluable in drawing out the rich anecdotes that make up the fiber of any story.
Services
Non-Fiction
Biographies & Memoirs Business & Management Christian Non-Fiction Education & Reference Health & Wellbeing History Self-Help & Self-Improvement Sports & Outdoors
Languages
English (US)

Work experience

MLB.com

May, 2005 — Nov, 2018 (over 13 years)

My duties included writing features, news, blogs, and game stories.

Portfolio

The Streak: A Novel

Bill Chastain

When Dorsey McWhorter is just a boy, his father, Big Ed, pulls a disappearing act. Known for his many affairs, Ed leaves his wife and child alone to pick up the pieces. That’s when young Dorsey meets local handyman Walter Mobley, a veteran of the Negro leagues... read more
"Everybody wrote us off at the start of the 2011 season. We have a new bullpen and different faces on the field, but we're still in the hunt heading into the final week of August. Though we're in third place, we're within striking distance of the Yankees and R... read more
He ran like a crazed jackrabbit, according to one awe-struck sportswriter.Clint Castleberry was already an Atlanta-area football sensation when he arrived at Georgia Tech in 1942, and in one meteoric college season he became a national sports hero as well. He ... read more
"Peachtree Corvette Club" rekindles memories from a “Pink Floyd” era of college when students huddled in cramped rooms to smoke joints, listen to music and take advantage of the relaxed attitude toward sex. The book is set in 1977 at Georgia Tech, the Atlanta ... read more
Steel Dynasty

Bill Chastain

The Pittsburgh Steelers dominance of the NFL from 1975 through 1980 was one of the unparalleled dynasties in football history. Revisit the team that former Cleveland Browns head coach once call "…the best team ever." Veteran sports journalist Bill Chastain cra... read more
"A fresh and concise look at Payne Stewart's victory at the 1999 U.S. Open."---Golf DigestIt has been called the greatest U.S. Open in the Open's over one hundred-year history.Veteran sports journalist, Bill Chastain, crafts the dramatic story of Payne Stewart... read more
Hack Wilson’s record 191 RBIs in 1930 may well stand the test of time, and so may the record of his hard-drinking lifestyle. In Hack’s 191, Bill Chastain recreates the most productive offensive season in baseball history while giving readers unique insight int... read more
With his irreverant personality, laid-back approach, and penchant for the unexpected, Joe Maddon is a singular presence among Major League Baseball managers. Whether he's bringing clowns and live bear cubs to spring training or leading the Chicago Cubs to thei... read more
Augusta National is golf’s Holy Grail. Navigating the azaleas to play the exclusive course that hosts The Masters is a pipe dream for every golfer. Imagine being afforded the opportunity not only to play the course, but to be able to bring your father along fo... read more

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