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A nonfiction book coach for professionals and experts

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Defining Moments Press is a nonfiction book coach and self-publishing partner that helps professionals, business owners, and subject matter experts write, publish, and launch a book in 8 weeks or less.

Defining Moments Press works with authors around the world. Books can be published in 87 countries using major publishers, you keep all of your rights and royalties, and there are no hidden fees. The goal is a book that builds your authority and makes a profit, even if no one has heard of you yet.

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What does a nonfiction book coach do for a busy professional?

A nonfiction book coach gives you a structure, a deadline, and an expert in your corner, so the book you have carried in your head for years actually gets written. At Defining Moments Press, that means an 8-week writing path designed for about 2 to 5 hours a week, followed by formatting, design, publishing, and a launch.

Most experts do not lack ideas. They lack clarity about who the book is for, an outline they trust, and the time to figure out publishing on their own. Our founder, Melanie Warner, is a #1 international bestselling author and self-publishing expert who has published magazines, newspapers, and books for over 25 years. Her programs exist to take those three problems off your plate.

Definition: what a nonfiction book writing coach is

A nonfiction book writing coach is a guide who helps you plan, write, and finish a book that teaches, informs, or shares a true story. At Defining Moments Press, coaching is joined to publishing: the same team that helps you write also handles formatting, book design, cover design, marketing, and the launch.

Coaching is different from editing. An editor polishes a manuscript that already exists. A coach helps you decide what the book is for, who it serves, and how to organize it, then keeps you moving until it is done.

By the numbers

8 weeks
Our writing timeline, start to finished book
87
Countries where books can be published
2 to 5
Hours a week the Author Blueprint is designed for
25+
Years Melanie Warner has published magazines, newspapers, and books

Who we work with first

Defining Moments Press is built for people who want a book to do something: grow a practice, fill a calendar with speaking dates, or establish them as the go-to name in their field.

Professionals and subject matter experts

You know your field better than almost anyone. A book turns that knowledge into something people can hold, quote, and share, so you are respected as the authority in your field.

Business owners and coaches

A book can bring in clients, open doors to paid speaking, and support a higher-value offer. Our programs are built around what the book does for your business, not just the book itself.

People with a story or life lesson

If you have lived through something that could help others, we help you find your voice and your audience. Aspiring children’s book authors are welcome to start a conversation too.

It’s not about the book. It’s about what the book does for you.

The Defining Moments Press philosophy

Book coaching services that end in a published book

Our book coaching services come in three levels, depending on how much support you want. The Author Blueprint is a self-paced 8-week course with audio and video tutorials, templates, and unlimited email support. Author Training adds a full year of book coaching plus formatting, design, marketing, and a full launch to bestseller. Author Premium goes further: our ghostwriters write the book for you.

For context, hourly nonfiction writing coaching typically costs $100 to $300 an hour, according to Scribe Media. Read the full breakdown on our book coaching services page.

Book publishing services that keep you in control

Already written your book? Our book publishing services handle the part most authors dread. Author Launch covers formatting, book design, cover design, book marketing, and a launch to bestseller. You keep all rights and royalties, you can order author copies at cost direct from the provider, and books can be published in 87 countries using major publishers.

We believe self-publishing is the best option for most nonfiction authors because it avoids long waits and keeps your creative choices and your earnings with you. See exactly what is included on our book publishing services page or learn how our self-publishing services work.

How it works, step by step

  1. Start with the method

    Read the 7-Figure Book Method or take our free one-hour course to define your expertise, your reader, and your outline.

  2. Talk with an Acquisition Editor

    On a complimentary call, explore your book idea, your ideal reader, and your business goals, and find profit opportunities before you write a word.

  3. Write in 8 weeks

    Follow the step-by-step course with templates and support, at about 2 to 5 hours a week, or have our ghostwriters write it for you.

  4. Publish and launch

    We handle formatting, design, cover, and a launch to bestseller. You keep every right and every royalty.

Defining Moments Press programs at a glance

Defining Moments Press programs compared by who writes the book and what is included
CriteriaAuthor BlueprintAuthor TrainingAuthor LaunchAuthor Premium
Who writesYou, with the courseYou, with a coachAlready writtenOur ghostwriters
CoachingUnlimited email supportBook coaching for 1 yearNot includedDone for you
Design and formattingTemplates and toolsFormatting and book designFormatting, book and cover designFormatting, book and cover design
LaunchYou launch, with guidanceFull launch to bestsellerLaunch to bestsellerFull launch plus media appearances
Listed price$1,997 one paymentDiscussed on a callDiscussed on a callDiscussed on a call

Every program and what it includes is on our author programs page. See real client outcomes in our author case studies and full pricing context on our book coach cost page.

Common questions

What is a nonfiction book coach?

A nonfiction book coach guides you from idea to finished manuscript, helping with structure, clarity, accountability, and next steps. At Defining Moments Press, coaching is paired with an 8-week writing course and publishing support, so professionals and experts can move from outline to a launched book without guessing at each stage.

More on this in the full FAQ

How much does a book writing coach cost?

Hourly nonfiction writing coaching typically costs $100 to $300 an hour, according to Scribe Media. Bestseller Publishing's 2026 guide gives an example coaching investment of $6,000 for a 6-month retainer at $1,000 a month. The Defining Moments Press Author Blueprint 8 Week Challenge is listed at one payment of $1,997.

More on this in the full FAQ

Can I really write a book in 8 weeks?

Yes, 8 weeks is the timeline Defining Moments Press builds its programs around. The Author Blueprint is an 8-week course, and the company exists to help authors write and publish a bestselling book in 8 weeks or less. Your own pace depends on how consistently you show up each week.

More on this in the full FAQ

Who owns the rights to my book?

You do. Defining Moments Press states that authors keep all rights and royalties. The company is paid a fee for its service and does not take ownership of your work, so you decide how your book is priced, used, and repurposed for your business.

More on this in the full FAQ

I'm not well known. Can I still write a bestselling book?

Yes, that is the situation the programs were built for. The Defining Moments Press promise is writing a bestselling book in 8 weeks or less, even if no one has ever heard of you. Its launch services include book marketing and a full launch campaign. Results are not guaranteed or typical.

More on this in the full FAQ

Do you work with authors outside the US?

Yes. 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 FAQ

How do I get started?

Start with the 7-Figure Book Method at 7figurebookmethod.com, or call Defining Moments Press at (559) 577-4171. You can also email Melanie@Mydefiningmoments.com. If you would rather learn first, the free one-hour course walks you through defining your reader and outlining your book.

More on this in the full FAQ

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Ready to write the book your clients are waiting for?

Start 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.

Start with the 7-Figure Book Method