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About the Defining Moments Author Guide
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The Defining Moments Author Guide is published by Defining Moments Press, an online education company that teaches people how to write, market, and publish their first book in as little as 8 weeks.
This site is one of a small number of websites Defining Moments Press publishes. Its job is to give professionals with a nonfiction story or life lesson free, step-by-step guidance and honest numbers before they decide how to write their book. The main business website is mydefiningmoments.com.
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01Who publishes this guide?
Defining Moments Press publishes and writes every page of this site. When this guide mentions the Author Blueprint, the free course, or other Defining Moments Press services, it is describing its own products. Comparisons say so on the page.
02What does Defining Moments Press do?
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Defining Moments Press in brief
Defining Moments Press, Inc. is a US-based company that works with current and aspiring authors around the world. It helps entrepreneurs, professionals, coaches, healers, and people with powerful stories write, publish, and promote nonfiction books that build a business, open doors to paid speaking, create impact, and make a profit. Authors keep all royalties and rights, there are no hidden fees, and books can be published in 87 countries using major publishers.
The company was founded by Melanie Warner, a number one international bestselling author, self-publishing expert, and publisher of magazines, newspapers, and books for over 25 years. She founded the Defining Moments book series, which shares positive stories of hope from people who have overcome extreme challenges.
Two ideas drive the company: it is not about the book, and it is about what the book does for you. Defining Moments Press aims to show that self-publishing is not only an option but the best option for most authors.
03Why does this site exist?
Many people want to write a book and never start, often for lack of a clear plan. This site exists to close that gap with free training, plain answers about cost, and a path that supports the Defining Moments Press Author Blueprint. Start with the nonfiction writing coach guide or see how this guide is written.
04How do I contact Defining Moments Press?
The quickest route is to book a free discovery call with an acquisition editor. For course support, email support@mydefiningmoments.com.
05Common questions
- What is the Defining Moments Author Guide?
- The Defining Moments Author Guide is a free resource site published by Defining Moments Press. It explains how people with a nonfiction story or life lesson can write and self-publish a book, what coaching costs, and how the free course and the 8-week Author Blueprint work. It is one of a small number of websites Defining Moments Press publishes.
- Who leads the training?
- The training comes from Defining Moments Press, founded by Melanie Warner. She is a number one international bestselling author and self-publishing expert who has published magazines, newspapers, and books for over 25 years. She founded the Defining Moments book series after losing her son, which inspired her first book, Defining Moments: Coping With the Loss of a Child.
- Do you work with authors outside the United States?
- Yes. Defining Moments Press, Inc is a US-based company that works with authors all over the world, according to its website. Its publishing route makes books available in 87 countries using major publishers, and its courses are delivered online with audio and video tutorials and email support, so you can take part from anywhere.
- How do I contact Defining Moments Press?
- The simplest step is to book a free discovery call at mydefiningmoments.com/book-a-call. For help accessing the free course, Defining Moments Press lists support@mydefiningmoments.com. Its main website, mydefiningmoments.com, also describes its services, client case studies, and podcast.
- How quickly will I hear back after applying?
- Defining Moments Press says all applicants receive an email reply within 2 business days. If you do not see one, check your spam or promotions folder. It only accepts authors it feels it can help succeed, so the application and call also help you decide whether the fit is right for you.