Charles Kingsley

Author, screenwriter, and story consultant specializing in adaptations and ghostwriting work for novels, screenplays, and narrative nonfiction.

Charles Kingsley studied film and creative writing at Sheridan College and Western University in his native Canada, and soon after began penning his own short stories, with several being published in various literary magazines, including October Hill, Thieving Magpie, and the Owl Canyon Press 27 Stories anthology series.

Working previously as a criminal court reporter, he transitioned into ghostwriting full-time in his later twenties, quickly developing a broad portfolio of work. He has written books and screenplays for a diverse range of clients, including actors, filmmakers, best-selling authors, CEOs, and tech entrepreneurs, and has previously collaborated with international agencies Author Services Australia, the Michael Levin Writing Experience (US), and Relay Publishing (UK).

Throughout his career, he has authored action thrillers, science-fiction stories, historical dramas, memoirs, a black-comedy TV series, a western adventure novel, as well as several film scripts. Though he is comfortable writing in just about any genre, he specializes in upmarket thrillers—stories that combine both commercial and genre fiction, with a strong emphasis on suspense, mystery, and a darker tone.

He joined The Editorial Department in 2025 after spending several years travelling Western Europe and the Balkans and has recently completed his first novel.