Book coaching services
Nonfiction book coaching for professionals
Last updated: November 2026. Published by Defining Moments Press.
A nonfiction book coach helps a professional turn expertise or a life lesson into a finished, published book that builds authority.
Defining Moments Press offers nonfiction book coaching as part of a structured program: an 8-week course to write the book, a year of coaching, and design, formatting and launch support. It is built for professionals, coaches and experts who want a book that opens doors to clients and paid speaking.
What does a nonfiction book coach actually do?
A nonfiction book coach helps you decide who the book is for, what it promises the reader, and how each chapter delivers on that promise. Then they keep you writing. For professionals, a good coach also connects the book to your business, so it supports the work you already do.
Defining Moments Press describes its approach in two lines: it is not about the book, it is about what the book does for you. Its free one-hour course covers defining your expertise, knowing your reader, self-publishing myths, monetizing the book, getting more clients, and building your outline.
Comparison
Defining Moments Press book coaching and publishing services
| Service | Who it suits | What it includes |
|---|---|---|
| Author Blueprint (DIY) | Self-starters | 8-week course with audio and video tutorials, step-by-step process, templates and tools, Facebook group, unlimited email support. Listed at one payment of $1,997. |
| Author Training (done with you) | Professionals who want coaching | Book coaching for 1 year, 8-week writing course, ongoing training, formatting, book design, book marketing, full launch to bestseller, media and podcast list. |
| Author Launch (done for you) | Authors with a finished manuscript | Formatting, book design, cover design, book marketing, launch to bestseller, author Facebook group. |
| Author Premium (done for you) | Experts without time to write | Ghostwriters write the book, plus cover and book design, formatting, full launch, book media appearances, marketing setup and a launch funnel. |
Definition
What is nonfiction book coaching?
Nonfiction book coaching is ongoing, one-to-one or small-group guidance that helps an author plan, write and publish a factual book, such as a guide, a framework from their work, or a memoir with a lesson. At Defining Moments Press, coaching is paired with a step-by-step 8-week writing course so the author always knows the next task.
By the numbers
Defining Moments Press in figures
- 8 weeks or less to write and publish, the target of its programs.
- 2 to 5 hours a week, the pace described for the Author Blueprint.
- 87 countries where books can be published using major publishers.
- 2 business days for an email reply to every application.
- 25+ years founder Melanie Warner has spent publishing magazines, newspapers and books.
Case study
Before and after: one client case study
Defining Moments Press publishes this case study on its website. Before: the client's industry was shut down during the pandemic, and a book she had written earlier had not sold many copies. Her goal was to write a book that would bring in income urgently.
After, as reported by Defining Moments Press: she sold over 10,000 books, became an international #1 bestselling author, gave a TED talk, was booked on a TV show, gets paid for corporate speaking, built 7 streams of income from her book and now runs an 8-figure business. The company's disclaimers note that results are not guaranteed or typical.
Procedure
How coaching with Defining Moments Press starts
- Book a free discovery callSpeak with an Acquisition Editor about your idea and goals.
- Clarify your ideal readerLearn how to connect with the people the book is for.
- Get a clear planKnow your next step and the hidden profit opportunities in your book.
- Hear whether it is a fitThe team tells you at the end of the call whether your book suits their services.
Who leads Defining Moments Press?
Founder Melanie Warner is described by the company as 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 the loss of her son inspired her first book. See how coaching fits your budget in our guide to what publishing a book costs.
Common questions
See all questions in the FAQWho should hire a nonfiction book coach?
Professionals, coaches, consultants, healers and entrepreneurs with expertise or a life lesson to share get the most from a nonfiction book coach. Defining Moments Press focuses on these authors first, helping them write a book that builds authority, opens the door to paid speaking and supports a business.
Does Defining Moments Press offer book coaching?
Yes. Its Author Training (done-with-you) package includes book coaching for 1 year, an 8-week course to write the book, ongoing training and support, formatting, book design, book marketing, a full launch to bestseller, an author Facebook group, and a media and podcast list to promote the book. Pricing is discussed on a complimentary discovery call.
What happens on a Defining Moments Press discovery call?
The discovery call is complimentary. You speak with an Acquisition Editor who helps you explore your book idea, get clear on your ideal reader, discuss your business goals, create a plan and look for profit opportunities from the book. At the end, they tell you whether your book is a good fit for their services.
Do I need to be well known to publish a book?
No. The Defining Moments Press homepage says its process works even if no one has ever heard of you. What matters more is a clear reader, a clear outline and a launch plan. Its free one-hour course is designed to leave you with an outline for your table of contents.
Can someone write my book for me?
Yes. The Author Premium (done-for-you) package uses Defining Moments Press ghostwriters to write your book, plus cover design, book design, formatting, a full launch to bestseller, book media appearances, book marketing account setup and a one-page launch funnel. It suits busy professionals who have the expertise but not the hours to write.
Can first-time authors work with Defining Moments Press?
Yes. The company describes itself as an online education company that teaches people how to write, market and publish their first book in as little as 8 weeks. Its programs range from a do-it-yourself course to done-with-you coaching and fully done-for-you ghostwriting, so first-time authors can pick the level of help they need.
Are book publishing results guaranteed?
No. Defining Moments Press program disclaimers state that results are not guaranteed or typical and that a lot of hard work is involved. Case studies show what some clients achieved, not what every author should expect. Plan your budget around the costs you control rather than a sales outcome.
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