• WORD ALCHEMY

    Turning what lives inside you into words that change worlds

  • Word Alchemy is rooted in the knowledge that every one of us carries a story; wisdom and words that only we can spell into being. And that doing so is a process of alchemy; one that blends courage and craft to pull something entirely new from the ethers and bring it into being in the world.

  • Your Word Alchemy options

    Every stage of the book writing process is an important and exciting one! And for that reason, whatever stage you're at, there are ways to work with me...

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    Weaving together coaching, developmental feedback and creative consulting, Word Alchemy Mentoring is a deep and potent creative partnership.

    Wherever you are in the process of bringing your book into being, Word Alchemy Mentoring is perfect for those feeling stuck, uncertain, or just in need of company on the road of writing.

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    For those who already have words on a page and are looking for a skilled eye to help shape or polish them, know you're not alone either.

    Bringing over two decades of experience to the table, I offer professional developmental editing, copy editing and proofreading, all done with a deep reverence for your words.

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    Not sure where you're starting from? This is the perfect next step.

    The Book Only You Can Write is a free workbook to help you find and hone the pulse and roots of your book before you even write a single word; and to bring you back to those all-important foundations at every turn of your writing process.

  • Why work with me?

    Words were my first love, so I've always believed in their magic. And after more than two decades of working with them, that's something I've had proven time and time again.

    From corporate communications to spiritual storytelling, I've seen how words can change lives for both the author and their readers.

    As both a published author and a developmental editor, I understand both the craft and the current of creation that moves beneath all powerful writing. And through Word Alchemy in its many forms, I've found I have a particular talent for guiding that current into shape.

    So whether you're crafting a book or shaping the message that sits at the core of your work, this is where we turn your words into living legacy.

    The image shows Ceryn Rowntree, a white woman with long, red hair, sitting on a bed with a metal bedframe. Ceryn is wearing a blue sweatshirt and blue jeans and is cross-legged with a laptop open on her knees. Beneath her is a grey and pink floral bedspread and behind her is a large black and white photograph of a couple kissing in the rain, and light grey wallpaper with a floral white and pink pattern.

  • Some of the words I've helped alchemise into life

    The book cover for In Devotion and Rebellion by Charlie Edwards. The book is blue with a pink and yellow flower at the centre and the books title at the centre. In the top middle are the words "a memoir of voice, silence, and the courage to choose your own story." The author's name is at the bottom of the page.

    "Publishing a book is a vulnerable and intimidating process. We often find that our own experiences or emotions are woven in between the ink on the pages, sometimes more than we know or more than we originally planned. This is where Ceryn comes in.

    I published my first book last year, and I'm not sure I could have done it without her. Not only did she provide a safe space for me to share my very rough first draft, but she provided structure and support that I'm not sure anybody else would have been able to offer. For that, I am eternally grateful.

    If you are looking for somebody to support you in your book, then I highly recommend Ceryn. You won't regret it."

    Charlie Edwards

    In Devotion & Rebellion

    2025

    The book cover for Good Girl Deprogramming by Michelle Minnikin. The book is pink at the top, graduating into orange and then yellow as you move down the page. The words "Good Girl" are in large letters at the top, while the word "Deprogramming is repeated as it fades into view below the rest of the title. Beneath this are the words "Unleash the Rebel Within" in grey, with an illustrated phoenix flying beside them. The author's name is at the bottom of the page.

    "You are fucking phenomenal!!!

    Ah I wish I could put into words how much you helped me with the whole thing - you were the person I turned to when I had so much rage I thought I would spontaneously combust, there when I figured all this stuff out and you walked beside me ALL THE WAY with this book. Like you were sent by the goddesses and angels!!"

    Michelle Minnikin

    Good Girl Deprogramming

    2023

    The book cover for Delahrose Robbie Myer's book, Fatima's Alchemy. The book cover is white with a punk floral border on either side and gold swirls at the top and bottom. At the very centre is a gold, six-pointed star on an aged golden background. Above that are the words "Fatima's Alchemy, a treasure to behold".

    "Working with Ceryn has been one of the most aligned and easeful creative collaborations I’ve ever experienced. As an editor, she brings not only exceptional clarity, discernment, and professionalism, but a deep, energetic sensitivity that honours the frequency of the work itself. She held my manuscript with both reverence and refinement, never overstepping, never diluting, just gently polishing and guiding with such grace and respect for the original tone and rhythm of my voice.

    Her feedback was intelligent, intuitive, and incredibly supportive. I felt seen, understood, and creatively trusted throughout the process.

    Ceryn didn’t just edit my book; she helped midwife it into its next phase with care, sovereignty, and soul.

    I cannot recommend her more highly to anyone stewarding work of depth, subtlety, or spiritual resonance. She is a rare and radiant presence in the publishing world."

    Delahrose Roobie Myer, Fatima's Alchemy (2025)

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