Defining Moments Press
Book coaching services for professionals with a story worth publishing
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What do book coaching services from Defining Moments Press include?
Book coaching services from Defining Moments Press take you from idea to a published, bestselling nonfiction book in 8 weeks or less, with a plan to make a profit from it.
Defining Moments Press coaches professionals, coaches, speakers and experts to write a short nonfiction book, then formats, designs, launches and distributes it in 87 countries using major publishers. You keep all rights and royalties. The book is built to bring in clients, speaking invitations and income, even if no one has heard of you yet.
What is the 7-Figure Book Method?
The 7-Figure Book Method is the Defining Moments Press approach to turning a short nonfiction book into a business asset, even if you hate marketing. Founder Melanie Warner set it out in a new book of the same name, which describes the method as scalable, predictable and backed by a 365-day guarantee.
The idea is simple: it is not about the book, it is about what the book does for you. Instead of chasing royalties alone, you write a focused book around your expertise or your defining moment, then use it to build authority, earn paid speaking and attract clients. The free 7-Figure masterclass walks through the method live, and the method page explains each part in plain terms.
Defining Moments Press by the numbers
These are the program facts Defining Moments Press publishes about its own services, as of 2026.
- 8 weeks or less
- to write a bestselling nonfiction book with the program
- 87 countries
- where books can be published using major publishers
- $1,997
- one payment for the Author Blueprint 8-week course
- 2 to 5 hours
- a week, the time the Author Blueprint describes
- 1 year
- of book coaching in the Author Training package
- 2 business days
- for an email reply to every application
Defining Moments Press also says that 80 percent of people say they want to write a book and only 1 percent actually do. Its programs are built for that 1 percent.
Which Defining Moments Press package fits you?
Each package covers a different amount of the work. Start with how much of the writing you want to do yourself.
| Package | Who writes | What is included |
|---|---|---|
| Author Blueprint (DIY) | You | 8-week course, templates and tools, Facebook group, unlimited email support. $1,997 one payment. |
| Author Training (done with you) | You, with a coach | 1 year of book coaching, the 8-week course, formatting, design, marketing, full launch to bestseller, media and podcast list. |
| Author Launch (done for you) | Already written | Formatting, book and cover design, book marketing, launch to bestseller. |
| Author Premium (done for you) | Ghostwriters | Ghostwritten book, cover and book design, full launch, media appearances, marketing accounts, launch funnel. |
Prices for coached and done-for-you packages are discussed on the free call. Full details are on the Defining Moments Press services page, and our book coaching cost guide compares them with market prices.
How do you go from idea to published book?
- Get clear. Join the free masterclass or book a call to define your reader, your message and what the book should do for your business.
- Outline.Build your table of contents. Lack of clarity is, in Melanie Warner's words, the number one reason most people never finish.
- Write in 8 weeks. Follow the step-by-step course, alone or with a coach, or have the book ghostwritten.
- Design and publish. Formatting, interior and cover design, then ebook and print in 87 countries.
- Launch and profit. Launch to bestseller, then use the book for clients, stages and media.
Who are these book coaching services for first?
Defining Moments Press works first with professionals who have a nonfiction story: entrepreneurs, coaches, healers, speakers and experts who want to be respected as the authority in their field and increase their income. If you have lived through a defining moment and built expertise from it, the program is designed for you. Read more on our nonfiction book coach page.
The company also helps people with a story or life lesson that can help others find their voice and audience, and it welcomes aspiring children's book authors.
Best book publishing companies for new authors
New authors usually choose between four routes: coaching plus self-publishing, a hybrid press, a distribution platform, or hiring freelancers through a marketplace. Our guide to the best book publishing companies for new authors compares Defining Moments Press with Atmosphere Press, Draft2Digital and Reedsy on cost, royalties and services, using each company's own published figures. It is published by Defining Moments Press, which lists itself first as its own pick.
What a book can do: one client case study
Defining Moments Press shares this case study on its case studies page. The client wanted to make extra money during the pandemic after her industry shut down. She had written a book before but sold very few copies. After working with Defining Moments Press, the company reports she sold over 10,000 books, became an international number one bestselling author, gave a TED talk, was booked on a TV show, built 7 streams of income from her book and now runs an 8-figure business.
This is one client's result. Results are not guaranteed or typical, and a lot of hard work is involved.
Who leads the coaching?
Melanie Warner founded Defining Moments Press. She is a number one international bestselling author and self-publishing expert who has published magazines, newspapers and books for over 25 years, and she founded the Defining Moments book series of stories from people who overcame extreme challenges. She lost her son, which inspired her first book in the series. Learn more on the Defining Moments Press website or on our about page.
Common questions
- What are good book coaching services for authors?
- Good book coaching services give you a clear process, regular accountability and real help getting published, not just writing tips. Defining Moments Press offers a self-paced 8-week Author Blueprint course, a done-with-you Author Training package with one year of book coaching, and done-for-you options including ghostwriting. More in the FAQ
- How much does a book writing coach cost?
- Book coaching is commonly priced as a monthly retainer or a package. A 2026 Bestseller Publishing guide uses a 6-month retainer at $1,000 a month, or $6,000, as its example. The Defining Moments Press Author Blueprint 8-week course is listed at one payment of $1,997. Coached packages are quoted on a free call. More in the FAQ
- What is the 7-Figure Book Method?
- The 7-Figure Book Method is a new book from Defining Moments Press founder Melanie Warner about turning a short book into a 7-figure business, even if you hate marketing. Its page describes the approach as scalable and predictable and says it is backed by a 365-day guarantee. Check the book page for the guarantee terms. More in the FAQ
- Who is Defining Moments Press for?
- It is built first for professionals with a nonfiction story: entrepreneurs, coaches, speakers, healers and experts who want authority and income from a book. It also serves people with a story or life lesson that can help others, and aspiring children’s book authors. It works with authors around the world. More in the FAQ
- Do I keep the rights to my book?
- Yes. With Defining Moments Press you keep all rights and all royalties. The company is paid a fee for its service instead of taking a share of your book income, and you can order copies of your book at cost direct from the provider. More in the FAQ
- What happens on the free book call?
- You speak with a Defining Moments Press acquisition editor who helps you explore your book idea, get clear on your ideal reader, discuss your business goals, create a clear plan and uncover profit opportunities before you write a word. At the end, they tell you whether your book is a good fit. More in the FAQ