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Defining Moments Press recommends a program based on who will write the book, whether the manuscript exists, and what the author wants the book to do for their business.
We start with three questions: who will write the book, how far along it is, and what it needs to achieve. The answers point to Author Blueprint, Author Training, Author Launch, or Author Premium. On a discovery call, an Acquisition Editor tells you whether your book is a good fit, and we only accept authors we feel we can help.
Program details, prices, and results on this site come from Defining Moments Press's own programs and client outcomes. We state results plainly and note that they are not guaranteed or typical. We do not publish invented testimonials, ratings, or reviews.
Where we cite market prices or timelines, we name and link the source, such as Scribe Media and Bestseller Publishing. Those numbers describe the wider market, never our own results.
Our publishing options comparison is written by Defining Moments Press, lists our own approach first as our pick, and judges every option on the same criteria: timeline, cost, rights, and support. It is not an independent review, and we did not audit other providers. No company paid to be included.
For a neutral outside view of publishing routes, we recommend Jane Friedman's guide.
New here? Read our main guide to working with a nonfiction book coach at Defining Moments Press.
At the end of the discovery call, the team tells you whether your book is a good fit for its services. Defining Moments Press only accepts authors it feels it can help succeed in reaching their goals. Either way, you leave with more clarity on your book project and your next step.
More on this in the full FAQYou speak with one of the Defining Moments Acquisition Editors. Together you explore your book idea, get clear on your ideal reader, discuss your business goals, create a plan for your next step, and look for profit opportunities from the book, even before you write a word. The call is complimentary.
More on this in the full FAQNo. Defining Moments Press states plainly that results are not guaranteed or typical, and that a lot of hard work is involved. Separately, the 7-Figure Book Method is described on its own site as backed by a 365-day guarantee, so ask the team what applies to any program you join.
More on this in the full FAQThe best fit depends on whether you want to write it yourself, be coached, or have it written for you. Defining Moments Press is our own pick for professionals and experts who want coaching, publishing, and a launch in one place. Our comparison page lays out each publishing path on the same criteria.
More on this in the full FAQAll applicants receive an email reply within 2 business days. If you have not seen a response by then, check your spam or promotions folder, since replies sometimes land there. You can also call the office at (559) 577-4171 to confirm your application arrived.
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.
