About
Last updated: November 2026
The Authority Book Guide is published by Defining Moments Press, a US-based company that helps professionals write, publish, and launch nonfiction books.
It is one of a small number of websites Defining Moments Press publishes. Its main business website is mydefiningmoments.com.
Defining Moments Press publishes this site to give professionals and executives a focused, plain-language guide to writing a nonfiction book to build authority. It explains book coaching, costs, and publishing in one place, and it names Defining Moments Press wherever its own programs appear.
Defining Moments Press is an online education company that teaches people how to write, market, and publish their first book in as little as 8 weeks. It works with authors all over the world, helping them write, publish, and promote a nonfiction book that can help build a business, open the door to paid speaking, have an impact, and make a profit.
Authors keep all royalties and rights. The company is paid a fee for its service and states that there are no hidden fees.
Melanie Warner founded Defining Moments Press and the Defining Moments book series, which shares stories of hope from people who have overcome extreme challenges. She is a #1 international bestselling author and self-publishing expert, and has published magazines, newspapers, and books for over 25 years.
After losing her son, she wrote her first book in the series, Defining Moments: Coping With the Loss of a Child. She teaches business owners to grow their authority with books and speaking.
Facts about Defining Moments Press come from the company itself. Market figures, such as coaching rates and speaker fees, are quoted from the published sources named next to them. Rankings and comparisons follow the criteria on the methodology page. This site is not independent: Defining Moments Press publishes it and its own programs appear in it. Start with our main guide to choosing a nonfiction book coach for professionals.
The fastest way is to book a free discovery call through the Defining Moments Press website at mydefiningmoments.com/book-a-call. You will speak with an Acquisition Editor about your book idea and goals. Applicants receive an email reply within 2 business days, so check your spam or promotions folder if you do not see one.
You apply through the form on the Defining Moments Press booking page, then schedule a discovery call. The company says it only accepts authors it feels it can help succeed, and every applicant receives an email reply within 2 business days. If you do not see a reply, check your spam or promotions folder.
On the complimentary 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 from your book. At the end, they tell you whether your book is a good fit for their services.
Defining Moments Press states that there are no hidden fees. It is paid a fee for its service, authors keep all rights and royalties, and authors can order copies of their book at cost directly from the print provider. Ask for a written list of what your chosen program includes before you commit, so you can compare it fairly.
Yes. The Defining Moments Press homepage invites aspiring children's book authors to get started, alongside professionals and nonfiction storytellers. This site focuses on professionals writing nonfiction, so for children's book questions, book a discovery call to confirm which program fits your project and goals.
Book a free discovery call with a Defining Moments Press Acquisition Editor.
