Diana Ceres

NY Times, Wall Street Journal, USA Today Bestselling Editor and Ghostwriter

I have been helping authors transform their books for over 20 years by creating smart book structure, marketable book titles, and hooks that grab readers from the very first page. I specialize in memoir and prescriptive nonfiction and have helped authors hit the New York TimesWall Street JournalUSA Today, and Amazon bestseller lists. 

Here are what some of my clients have to say:

“Diana coached me on my first full-length book, and she was a dream to work with. She struck the perfect balance between being enthusiastically encouraging and offering constructive and helpful suggestions that made my book richer and better. I’m convinced I would not have finished the book without her expertise.” Minette Norman, The Boldly Inclusive Leader

“Diana is wonderful to work with. She is professional, personable, and meets every deadline. Our clients have had nothing but rave reviews of her work. I would not hesitate to recommend her!” Sara Kocek, Owner, Yellow Bird Editors

“Diana helped me, a first-time author, turn my rough manuscript into a polished memoir. She listened to my thoughts and ideas and then suggested the perfect way for me to structure my book. Her enthusiasm was contagious. Her help invaluable. Without her, this book would not exist.” Carmen Westberg, Dear Jeff

“I have enjoyed working with Diana over this past year. She can pull raw ideas from me, a reluctant writer, and turn them into polished, engaging stories. My experience has been nothing short of amazing.” Senator Thomas Mann, Jr., The Call to Serve

“I’m so grateful to have been introduced to Diana. Right from the start she put a lot of heart and soul into the book and had a real knack for zooming in on what was the essence of my story. My only regret is that I didn’t meet her sooner!” Cristy Elmendorp, Where the Light Begins

“Diana is one of the most skilled and versatile editors I know. As a senior editor at GBG, her brain seemed to be always on fire with new and innovative ideas. She has a great ability to look at a manuscript from a bird’s eye view and quickly determine what we can do to improve it. Her client communications are always professional, diplomatic, and kind, earning her rave reviews from many authors.” Carrie Jones, PMP, Director of Production, Greenleaf Book Group

“Diana, it has been a sincere pleasure working with you! You went above and beyond all my expectations! I would not have been able to have completed this book without your guidance, encouragement, and help every step of the way. There are not too many times that I meet someone who has my dedication, motivation, and work ethic, but you certainly encompass all three! I’m looking forward to working with you on my next book!” Michelle Seiler Tucker, Exit Rich!

Email diana@the-book-alchemist.com

Website https://the-book-alchemist.com

info Subjects

General

Business & Finance
Wellness

Specialties

Memoir, Prescriptive Nonfiction, YA, Early Adult Fiction.

notepad Skills

  • Ghostwriting
  • Books
  • Coaching
  • Editing
  • Scripts
  • E-books
  • Social media

notepad Book Credits

The Boldy Inclusive Leader: Transforming Your Workplace (and the World) by Valuing the Differences Within. (Book Coach)

Activate Your Money: Invest to Grow Your Wealth and Build a Better World (Editor)

Wealth Can’t Wait: Avoid the 7 Wealth Traps, Implement the 7 Business Pillars, and Complete a Life Audit Today! (Editor)

Powerhouse: 13 Teamwork Tactics that Build Excellence and Unrivaled Success (Book Coach)

Dirty Little Secrets of Family Business: Ensuring Success from One Generation to the Next (Editor)

The Sustainable Edge: 15 Minutes a Week to a Richer Entrepreneurial Life (Editor)

Exit Rich: The 6 P Method to Sell Your Business for Huge Profit (Book Coach)

A Lie for a Lie: an @Revenge Story (Editor)

The Adversity Hack: Get Out of Your Own Way, Shift Your Thinking, and Change Your World (Book Coach)

star Awards, Honors, Appointments

Hosted SXSW Meet-up: The Hero’s Journey: Connecting through Story for Writers, Editors, and Other Communications Professionals.

NY Times, Wall Street Journal, USA Today, and Amazon bestselling editor and ghostwriter.

 

Selected Work

As author, unless indicated otherwise.

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The Boldly Inclusive Leader

2024 National Indie Excellence Awards Winner – Leadership category
2024 Book Excellence Award Winner – Diversity & Inclusion category
2024 Independent Author Network Book of the Year Award: Business/Sales/Finance category
2024 International Book Awards Finalist – Business: Management & Leadership category
2024 Independent Press Award Distinguished Favorite
North American Book Awards Silver 2023
2023 NYC Big Book Award Distinguished Favorite
Nonfiction Book Awards Bronze Medal

Leadership book: Book coach.

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A Child of Faith

Amazon teen bestseller.

Personal memoir: Ghostwriter.

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A Lie for a Lie

A Lie for a Lie has twists you won’t see coming and explores what really happens when you get back at someone . . . and when getting what you wish for comes with a high price. I couldn’t put it down!” — Sara Shepard, #1 New York Times best-selling author of Pretty Little Liars

Don’t get mad. Get @Revenge.

Amazon teen and YA bestseller.

YA novel: Editor.

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The Adversity Hack

Leadership/Prescriptive nonfiction: Editor.

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Powerhouse

Amazon bestsller: Workplace culture.

Leadership: Book coach.

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Wealth Can't Wait

NY Times, Wall Street Journal, USA Today Bestsellers.

Prescriptive nonfiction/Finance: Editor.

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Exit Rich

“It’s stunning that so many business owners end up leaving so much equity on the table when they want to cash out. That’s why this book will be a goldmine for these entrepreneurs.” —Steve Forbes—Chairman and Editor-In-Chief, Forbes

Wallstreet Journal Bestseller & USA Today Bestsellers.

2022 IBPA Benjamin Franklin Award Silver Medalist in Business & Career.

Prescriptive nonfiction: Business.

Editor.

 

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The Call to Serve

The mid-fifties were a challenging time for all African Americans. Especially in the Jim Crow South where author Thomas Mann, Jr. grew up. Even though slavery had been abolished with the 13th Amendment on December 6th, 1895, blacks were still enslaved in other ways—such as the unspoken rules his grandmother reminded him of before he was allowed to venture out into his segregated community.

In The Call to Serve, the author reveals what it was like to grow up during this oppressive time in our nation’s history and how he chose to rise above this oppression by earning a law degree and serving as a state senator and civil rights attorney. In the pages of his book, he shares the struggles and successes of a decorated career that spanned more than four decades.

Memoir: Ghostwriter.

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Furthest Peoples First

Travelogue: Ghostwriter.

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Rethink

2022 Axiom Bronze Award Winner in Women / BIPOC in Business.

Prescriptive nonfiction: Book coach.

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