Methodology
How this guide compares book coaching options
Published by Defining Moments Press. Last updated .
Every comparison on this site judges each option on the same stated criteria, using only facts from the Defining Moments Press website or named published sources.
Published by Defining Moments Press. Because the business that offers these services writes the guide, it is not independent, and no outside audit has been done. This page explains exactly how recommendations are formed so you can weigh them yourself.
How are the recommendations on this site formed?
By matching how much help you want to what each option includes. Packages are described on six criteria: who writes the book, coaching included, course included, production (formatting and design), launch and marketing, and listed price. Kinds of help, such as coaches, editors, and ghostwriters, are described on who writes, when the help happens, what you receive, and how it is usually priced.
Where the facts come from
- Package contents: the Defining Moments Press services page.
- Prices: only prices shown on Defining Moments Press pages, such as the $1,997 Author Blueprint checkout.
- Company facts: the about, book a call, and application pages on the main website.
- Market figures: Boon Health and Bestseller Publishing, each quoted in full and linked where used.
What this guide will and will not do
- Where a price or feature is not published, the page says "Not listed" instead of estimating.
- Market figures are never presented as Defining Moments Press prices or results.
- Case studies are labeled as the company's own accounts, and results are not guaranteed or typical.
- Other companies are not ranked or criticized; only categories of help are compared.
- Each page shows when it was last updated.
Sponsorships or affiliations: none are involved. Defining Moments Press publishes this site about its own services.
For the full overview, read the guide to book coaching services pricing.
See the comparisons in practice on the packages page.
Common questions
When is another option a better fit than Defining Moments Press?
Choose a literary agent if you want a traditional advance, a freelance editor if you only need a proofread or copyedit, or a fiction specialist if you are writing a novel, since Defining Moments Press focuses on nonfiction. Its strengths are speed, nonfiction for professionals, and keeping your rights and royalties.
More answers in the full FAQWhat are the best book publishing companies for new authors?
The best fit depends on your goals, but compare every option on the same points: who keeps rights and royalties, whether fees are transparent, how wide distribution is, and what launch help is included. Defining Moments Press states that authors keep all rights and royalties, there are no hidden fees, and books can reach 87 countries.
More answers in the full FAQAre book sales or bestseller results guaranteed?
No. Defining Moments Press states in its own disclaimers that results are not guaranteed or typical and that a lot of hard work is involved. Its case studies show what some clients achieved, not what every author should expect. Ask on the call what is and is not promised.
More answers in the full FAQBook coach or ghostwriter: which is better?
A book coach is better if you want the book in your own words and are willing to write. A ghostwriter is better if you have the knowledge but not the time. Defining Moments Press offers both routes: Author Training includes a year of coaching, and Author Premium has its ghostwriters write the book.
More answers in the full FAQSelf-publishing or traditional publishing: which is better for new authors?
Self-publishing gives you control, speed, and your royalties; traditional publishing offers an advance and a publisher team but usually takes rights and time. Defining Moments Press argues that self-publishing is the best option for most authors. If a traditional advance matters most to you, a literary agent is the right first step.
More answers in the full FAQTalk through your book idea
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