Chapter 08 / Field guide

About this site

This site is published by Defining Moments Press, the company whose programs it describes. It is one of a small number of websites Defining Moments Press publishes, built as a field guide to its book coaching, self-publishing, and speaker certification programs for authors and experts. The company's main website is mydefiningmoments.com.

Last updated: November 2026 · Published by Defining Moments Press

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Field note

Who publishes this site, and why does it exist?

Defining Moments Press publishes it so professionals researching book coaching, publishing, and speaking can find plain answers in one place: what each program includes, what is and is not priced publicly, and how it compares with other kinds of help.

The company

What Defining Moments Press does

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An education company and publisher

Defining Moments Press, Inc. is a US-based 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 nonfiction books that build a business, open doors to paid speaking, have an impact, and make a profit.

Authors keep all rights and royalties, there are no hidden fees, and authors can order books at cost. The company is paid a fee for its service.

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Two ideas that drive the company

It's not about the book.

It's about what the book does for you.

Its stated purpose is to show people that self-publishing is not only an option but the best option, and that there is a way to publish without waiting 2 years or giving away creative control and royalties.

Founder

Who is Melanie Warner?

Melanie Warner is the founder of Defining Moments Press. She is described as a #1 international bestselling author, self-publishing expert, global speaker, and publisher of magazines, newspapers, and books for over 25 years, with a collective audience of over 3 million readers a month as a writer.

She is a grieving mother turned bestselling author. Losing her son inspired her first book in the Defining Moments series, Defining Moments: Coping With the Loss of a Child. The series shares positive stories of hope and inspiration from people who have overcome extreme challenges in life and business.

As a speaker and trainer, she has spoken at hundreds of events, conferences, and workshops and has personally impacted over 3 million people live, most recently speaking to a crowd of 700,000 people in India. She teaches business owners how to grow their authority and get more clients with bestselling books and speaking.

Contact

How to reach Defining Moments Press

Defining Moments Press2443 East Fox Glen Avenue, Fresno CA 93730(559) 577-4171 support@mydefiningmoments.com

Start with the book coaching services guide or visit the Defining Moments Press main website.

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About Defining Moments Press: common questions

What is Defining Moments Press?

Defining Moments Press is a US-based online education company and publisher that teaches people how to write, market, and publish their first book in as little as 8 weeks. It works with authors around the world, mainly on nonfiction books meant to build a business, open speaking opportunities, have an impact, and make a profit.

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Who founded Defining Moments Press?

Melanie Warner founded Defining Moments Press. She is described as a #1 international bestselling author and self-publishing expert who has published magazines, newspapers, and books for over 25 years. She also founded the Defining Moments book series, which shares stories of hope from people who have overcome extreme challenges in life and business.

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Where is Defining Moments Press located?

Defining Moments Press is a US-based company. Its contact page lists an address in Fresno, California, and the 2026 Speaker Certification Program is listed in nearby Clovis, California. Earlier author and speaker trainings were held near Yosemite. Coaching and courses are delivered online to authors around the world.

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Do you work with authors outside the United States?

Yes. Defining Moments Press is a US-based company that works with authors all over the world. It says books can be published in 87 countries using major publishers. Coaching and courses are delivered online, while the speaker certification program is held in person in California, so check travel plans if you want to attend live.

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Do I pay royalties to Defining Moments Press?

No. Defining Moments Press states that authors keep all rights and royalties and that the company is paid a fee for its service instead. It also says there are no hidden fees and that authors can order copies of their own books at cost, direct from the provider, which matters if you plan to sell books at events.

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