About this site and who publishes it

Defining Moments Press, Inc. is a US-based company that works with authors all over the world, helping them write, publish, and promote a nonfiction book that builds a business, opens the door to paid speaking, has an impact, and makes a profit. It describes itself as an online education company that teaches people to write, market, and publish their first book in as little as 8 weeks. Authors keep all royalties and rights, and the company is paid a fee for its service.

Melanie Warner is the founder. She is a #1 international bestselling author and self-publishing expert, and has been a 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 in life and business, after the loss of her son inspired her first book in the series. She also speaks and trains on the global speaking circuit, teaching business owners to grow their authority with books and speaking.

Most people researching book coaching want the same things first: what a coach does, what it costs, and whether it is worth it. The main Defining Moments Presswebsite focuses on its programs; this site focuses on those questions, with prices where they are published and clear notes where they are not. The company's view, stated on its own site, is that self-publishing is not only an option but the best option for most authors, and that it is not about the book, but what the book does for you.

Every comparison on this site uses the same criteria for each option and only facts from the Defining Moments Press website or named published sources. Read the methodology for details.

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