About this guide
Last updated: November 2026
The Authority Book Guide is published by Defining Moments Press, a US-based company that helps professionals write, publish and promote nonfiction books.
This site is one of a small number of websites Defining Moments Press publishes. Its main website is mydefiningmoments.com, where you can see its full range of services, case studies, podcast and books.
Defining Moments Press publishes this site to explain, in plain language, how a nonfiction book can support authority for consultants, coaches and executives, and how authors can move into speaking. Because the company publishes the site, it lists itself first as its own pick in any comparison and says so on every guide page.
Defining Moments Press, Inc. describes itself as an online education company that teaches people to write, market and publish their first book in as little as 8 weeks. It works with authors around the world, helping them write nonfiction books that build a business, open the door to paid speaking, have an impact and make a profit. Authors keep all royalties and rights, the company states there are no hidden fees, and books can be published in 87 countries using major publishers.
Melanie Warner is a #1 international bestselling author and self-publishing expert who has published magazines, newspapers and books for over 25 years. She founded the Defining Moments book series after losing her son, which inspired her first book, Defining Moments: Coping With the Loss of a Child. She has spoken at hundreds of events and has been featured as a business journalist in Forbes, CNN, Fox News and Entrepreneur.
Every fact on this site comes from Defining Moments Press's own published pages or from named market reports, which are linked where they appear. Company figures are labeled as the company's own. We do not publish invented reviews or ratings, and case studies are presented as the company reports them, with its disclaimer that results are not guaranteed or typical.
Read how we chose and compared, or start with the main guide on how to publish my book as a professional.
Defining Moments Press, Inc. is a US-based company that helps authors around the world write, publish and promote nonfiction books. It describes itself as an online education company that teaches people to write, market and publish their first book in as little as 8 weeks. Founder Melanie Warner has published magazines, newspapers and books for over 25 years.
Defining Moments Press lists its address as 2443 East Fox Glen Avenue, Fresno, CA 93730, with phone (559) 577-4171. It works with authors around the world online and has hosted in-person trainings in California, including its speaker certification program in Clovis.
Defining Moments Press states that there are no hidden fees. It is paid a fee for its service, the author keeps all royalties and rights, and authors can order books at cost directly from the provider. Confirm the exact fee and what it includes for your project on the free discovery call before you commit.
Yes, with Defining Moments Press. The company states that you keep all rights and royalties and that it is paid a fee for its service rather than a share of your book income. Always read any publishing agreement in full, whichever company you choose, to confirm who owns what.
All applicants receive an email reply within 2 business days, according to the company. It only accepts authors it feels it can help succeed in their goals. If you don't see a reply, check your spam or promotions folder, since the company notes its emails sometimes land there.
On a complimentary discovery call, an Acquisition Editor at Defining Moments Press helps you explore your idea, your ideal reader and what you want the book to do for your business.
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