Chip St. Clair
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Chip St. Clair, celebrated for his engaging storytelling and insightful nonfiction, has spent the past fifteen years crafting bestselling works and acclaimed screenplays for Forbes Books and Hollywood's elite. His innovative writing extends across diverse sectors, serving as a Ghostwriter, Editor, and Creative Director or VP of Marketing, where he helps flourishing companies convey their narrative compellingly.
His literary career began with the success of his memoir, The Butterfly Garden - the story of how Lisa helped him overcome unbelievable odds - which earned him a nomination for the Michigan Notable Book Award and recognition as a featured author at the BookExpo America in Los Angeles. The Butterfly Garden remains one of Levy Home Entertainment's top 100 bestsellers of all time, with film rights recently acquired for a release in fall 2024.
On the cinematic front, Chip served as a script doctor for the feature film 2 Hearts, contributing to its rise as the #1 film in the US in June 2021. His wide-ranging contributions as a ghostwriter and editor span over 60 books, many of which have become bestsellers, demonstrating his broad influence in the literary world. Now, Chip and his wife, Lisa St. Clair, have ventured into the world of Young Adult fiction, bringing their distinct blend of creativity and advocacy to this new audience.
In addition to his writing career, Chip is a recognized leader in trauma recovery. His work has been featured on Good Morning America, Dateline, The Huffington Post, and most recently in a documentary aired on OWN and Investigation Discovery. His advocacy has touched the lives of thousands of traumatized youth through the St. Clair Butterfly Foundation, which he co-founded with Lisa. The foundation empowers young people through expressive arts programming, helping them heal from trauma and build a brighter future.
A passionate advocate for child protection and mental health, Chip was honored with a US Congressional Record for Ardent Child Advocacy, recognizing his profound impact on trauma recovery and youth empowerment. He serves as a board member of an international mental health services organization and regularly delivers motivational keynotes and leadership insights to C-level executives, governmental agencies, and professionals across industries. He also guest teaches creative writing at risk-prone middle and high schools, where he inspires students to find their voices through storytelling.
Alongside his professional accomplishments, Chip enjoys a creative partnership with his wife, Lisa, under Kaleidoscope Entertainment, where they collaborate on a wide range of writing and film projects. Together, they are paving new avenues in YA literature, screenwriting, and impactful content creation.
Chip holds an MFA in Fiction and a B.A. in Creative Writing from the University of Massachusetts-Amherst. He resides in Michigan with Lisa, where they share a passion for creativity, advocacy, and nature, using their talents to inspire and uplift others.
His literary career began with the success of his memoir, The Butterfly Garden - the story of how Lisa helped him overcome unbelievable odds - which earned him a nomination for the Michigan Notable Book Award and recognition as a featured author at the BookExpo America in Los Angeles. The Butterfly Garden remains one of Levy Home Entertainment's top 100 bestsellers of all time, with film rights recently acquired for a release in fall 2024.
On the cinematic front, Chip served as a script doctor for the feature film 2 Hearts, contributing to its rise as the #1 film in the US in June 2021. His wide-ranging contributions as a ghostwriter and editor span over 60 books, many of which have become bestsellers, demonstrating his broad influence in the literary world. Now, Chip and his wife, Lisa St. Clair, have ventured into the world of Young Adult fiction, bringing their distinct blend of creativity and advocacy to this new audience.
In addition to his writing career, Chip is a recognized leader in trauma recovery. His work has been featured on Good Morning America, Dateline, The Huffington Post, and most recently in a documentary aired on OWN and Investigation Discovery. His advocacy has touched the lives of thousands of traumatized youth through the St. Clair Butterfly Foundation, which he co-founded with Lisa. The foundation empowers young people through expressive arts programming, helping them heal from trauma and build a brighter future.
A passionate advocate for child protection and mental health, Chip was honored with a US Congressional Record for Ardent Child Advocacy, recognizing his profound impact on trauma recovery and youth empowerment. He serves as a board member of an international mental health services organization and regularly delivers motivational keynotes and leadership insights to C-level executives, governmental agencies, and professionals across industries. He also guest teaches creative writing at risk-prone middle and high schools, where he inspires students to find their voices through storytelling.
Alongside his professional accomplishments, Chip enjoys a creative partnership with his wife, Lisa, under Kaleidoscope Entertainment, where they collaborate on a wide range of writing and film projects. Together, they are paving new avenues in YA literature, screenwriting, and impactful content creation.
Chip holds an MFA in Fiction and a B.A. in Creative Writing from the University of Massachusetts-Amherst. He resides in Michigan with Lisa, where they share a passion for creativity, advocacy, and nature, using their talents to inspire and uplift others.
