Book coaching services

Nonfiction book coach and coaching services

Last updated: November 2026

A nonfiction book coach helps you turn what you know into a finished, published book by keeping you clear, on schedule and writing for the right reader.

Book writing coaches differ mostly in how much they do for you. Defining Moments Press offers four levels, from a self-paced 8-week course to ghostwriting, so professionals can match the service to the time they actually have.

Do I need a nonfiction writing coach to finish my book?

You don't need one, but a coach helps if you have started before and stalled. Defining Moments Presssays the number one reason most people never finish is lack of clarity, and that while 80% of people say they want to write a book, only 1% actually do. A coach supplies the structure and deadlines that close that gap.

What does a book coach actually do?

Definition

Book coaching, defined

Book coaching is guided support for writing a book: defining your reader, building an outline, setting a writing schedule, and giving feedback until the draft is done. At Defining Moments Press, the coached option also continues into formatting, design, marketing and a launch, so one team stays with you from first outline to release. The company describes its students learning a lot about themselves along the way and conquering fears and limiting beliefs they didn't know existed.

Fit

Who benefits most

Coaching suits professionals who know their subject but struggle to shape it into chapters, or who keep restarting. The Author Blueprint asks for about 2 to 5 hours a week, which fits around client work. If even that is too much, the done-for-you Author Premium option uses ghostwriters instead. If you already have a manuscript, the Author Launch service skips coaching and goes straight to design and launch.

Defining Moments Press services compared

Book coaching and publishing services from Defining Moments Press, summarized by The Authority Book Guide.
Service	Who writes the book	What it includes
Author Blueprint (DIY)	You write it yourself, with a plan	8-week course with audio and video tutorials, step-by-step process, templates and tools, free Facebook group, unlimited email support
Author Training (done with you)	You write it, with a coach	Book coaching for 1 year, 8-week writing course, ongoing training, formatting, book design, book marketing, full launch to bestseller, author group, media and podcast list
Author Launch (done for you)	You already wrote it	Formatting, book design, cover design, book marketing, launch to bestseller, author group
Author Premium (done for you)	Ghostwriters write it for you	Ghostwriting, cover design, book design, formatting, full launch to bestseller, book media appearances, marketing account setup, one-page launch funnel

Source: Defining Moments Press services page. A separate Funnel service offers two customized sales funnels with automation and one-on-one support.

How to choose a book writing coach

1. Ask what happens after the draft. Some coaches stop at the manuscript; others continue into design and launch.
2. Confirm who owns the book. With Defining Moments Press, you keep all rights and royalties.
3. Get the full price in writing. The company states there are no hidden fees; ask any coach for the same clarity.
4. Check the time it asks of you. Know the weekly hours before you commit.
5. Ask about the business side. For professionals, coaching should cover what the book will do for clients and speaking.

See prices on the book publishing cost page or return to the main guide on how to publish my book as a professional.

Common questions

What does a nonfiction book coach do?

A nonfiction book coach helps you turn your expertise or story into a finished book: choosing your reader, outlining, keeping you writing and preparing you to publish. At Defining Moments Press, the Author Training option includes book coaching for one year alongside an 8-week writing course, formatting, book design, book marketing and a full launch.

How much does a book writing coach cost?

Book coaching prices vary with how much support you get. At Defining Moments Press, the Author Blueprint 8-week program was listed at a single payment of $1,997 on its checkout page, while coached and done-for-you options are discussed on a free discovery call. Ask any coach exactly what is included: calls, editing, design and launch help.

Can someone write my book for me?

Yes. The Author Premium option at Defining Moments Press uses its ghostwriters to write your book, then covers cover design, book design, formatting, a full launch to bestseller, book media appearances, marketing account setup and a one-page launch funnel. It suits busy professionals who have expertise but little time to write.

I already wrote my book. Can I just get help publishing it?

Yes. The Author Launch service at Defining Moments Press is for people who have already written a book and need help launching and publishing it. It includes formatting, book design, cover design, book marketing, a launch to bestseller and access to the company's author Facebook group.

Why do most people never finish their book?

Defining Moments Press says the number one reason most people never finish is lack of clarity. It also says that while 80% of people say they want to write a book, only 1% actually do. Its training tackles this by having you define your reader and build an outline before writing.

Is there a free way to start writing my book?

Yes. Defining Moments Press offers a free one-hour course on how to write, publish, market and monetize a book. It lists a retail price of $997, now free, and covers defining your expertise, knowing your reader, self-publishing myths, monetizing your book, getting more clients, and building an outline for your table of contents.

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