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Defining Moments Press is a US-based online education and publishing company that teaches people how to write, market, and publish their first book in as little as 8 weeks.
This website is published by Defining Moments Press, the business it describes. It is one of a small number of websites the business publishes, and it exists to explain our nonfiction book coaching and publishing services clearly to professionals, business owners, and subject matter experts. Our main business website is mydefiningmoments.com.
We work 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. You keep all royalties and rights, and there are no hidden fees.
Melanie Warner is a #1 international bestselling author and self-publishing expert. She is a grieving mother turned bestselling author, global speaker, and publisher of magazines, newspapers, and books for over 25 years. She lost her son, which inspired her first book, Defining Moments: Coping With the Loss of a Child.
She founded the Defining Moments book series, positive stories of hope from people who have overcome extreme challenges in life and business.
As a writer, Melanie has a collective audience of over 3 million readers a month. She has spoken at hundreds of events, conferences, and workshops and has personally impacted over 3 million people live, including a crowd of 700,000 people in India.
She teaches business owners how to grow their authority and get more clients with bestselling books and speaking opportunities.
Self-publishing is not only an option, it’s the best option.
Defining Moments Press exists to show authors there is a better way to publish: one that does not involve waiting 2 years, giving away creative liberties, giving away royalties, or relying on a publisher that does not market your book. In going through the process, our students often conquer fears and limiting beliefs, and many are surprised by the opportunities that appear once their book is out in the world.
See how we form recommendations on our approach page, or reach us through our contact page.
New here? Read our main guide to working with a nonfiction book coach at Defining Moments Press.
Defining Moments Press is a US-based online education and publishing company that helps authors around the world write, market, and publish a nonfiction book in as little as 8 weeks. It was founded by Melanie Warner, a #1 international bestselling author and self-publishing expert who has published magazines, newspapers, and books for over 25 years.
More on this in the full FAQYes. Defining Moments Press is a US-based company that works with authors all over the world, and books can be published in 87 countries using major publishers. Courses and coaching are delivered online, so where you live does not limit which program you can join.
More on this in the full FAQYes. Defining Moments Press helps people with a story or life lesson find their voice and their audience. Founder Melanie Warner started with her own story: her first book, Defining Moments: Coping With the Loss of a Child, came after she lost her son.
More on this in the full FAQYes. Aspiring children’s book authors are one of the groups Defining Moments Press invites to get started. The core programs are built around nonfiction, so ask which program fits a children’s book when you contact the team at (559) 577-4171 or Melanie@Mydefiningmoments.com.
More on this in the full FAQEmail support@mydefiningmoments.com for help with courses and access. For questions about working together, call (559) 577-4171 or email Melanie@Mydefiningmoments.com. Defining Moments Press is based at 2443 East Fox Glen Avenue, Fresno, CA 93730.
More on this in the full FAQStart with the 7-Figure Book Method, Melanie Warner's book on turning a short book into a business. Prefer to talk first? Call (559) 577-4171 or email Melanie@Mydefiningmoments.com.
