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About Life Story to Book
Life Story to Book is published by Defining Moments Press, a US-based company that helps professionals and storytellers write, publish, and launch nonfiction books.
This site exists for one group of readers: people with a life story or nonfiction lesson who want to turn it into a book. It is one of a small number of websites Defining Moments Press publishes, and everything here is written by the company about its own coaching and the choices authors face.
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Who publishes Life Story to Book?
Defining Moments Press, Inc. publishes this site. The company's main website is mydefiningmoments.com, where you can see all of its programs, its podcast, and its books.
Because Defining Moments Press sells the coaching and publishing services described here, the guides and comparisons on this site are not independent. We state that on every comparison page and explain our criteria in the methodology.
What Defining Moments Press does
Defining Moments Press is an online education company that teaches people how to write, market, and publish their first book in as little as 8 weeks. It works with entrepreneurs, professionals, coaches, healers, and people with powerful stories, and it publishes in 87 countries using major publishers.
Authors keep all royalties and rights. The company is paid a fee for its service, states that there are no hidden fees, and lets authors order their books at cost. Its stated purpose is to show authors that self-publishing is not only an option but, in its view, the best one.
Meet the founder, Melanie Warner
Melanie Warner is a #1 international bestselling author, self-publishing expert, and global speaker who has published magazines, newspapers, and books for over 25 years. She describes herself as a grieving mother turned bestselling author: losing her son inspired her first book, Defining Moments: Coping With the Loss of a Child.
She founded the Defining Moments book series, which offers positive stories of hope from people who have overcome extreme challenges in life and business, and she teaches business owners to grow their authority with books and speaking.
Contact Defining Moments Press
- Phone(559) 577-4171
- Emailsupport@mydefiningmoments.com
- Address2443 East Fox Glen Avenue, Fresno, CA 93730
Common questions
See all 46 questionsWho is Defining Moments Press for?
It works with entrepreneurs, professionals, coaches, healers, and people with powerful stories who want to write, publish, and sell nonfiction books. This site focuses first on professionals with a nonfiction story: people whose personal experience and expertise could help readers and build authority at the same time.
Open in the FAQDo you work with authors outside the United States?
Yes. Defining Moments Press, Inc. is a US-based company that works with authors all over the world, and it says books can be published in 87 countries using major publishers. The free course and coaching are delivered online, with a support email at support@mydefiningmoments.com.
Open in the FAQDoes Defining Moments Press accept every author?
No. Defining Moments Press says it only accepts authors it feels it can help succeed in achieving their goals. Every applicant receives an email reply within 2 business days. If you do not see one, check your spam or promotions folder, because the company notes its emails sometimes land there.
Open in the FAQHow do I contact Defining Moments Press?
You can book a call online, phone (559) 577-4171, or email support@mydefiningmoments.com. Defining Moments Press lists its address as 2443 East Fox Glen Avenue, Fresno, CA 93730. The fastest route to a plan for your book is the free discovery call with an Acquisition Editor.
Open in the FAQDo you help with children’s books?
The Defining Moments Press homepage also invites aspiring children’s book authors to get started. This site focuses on professionals and people turning a nonfiction story or lesson into a book. For children’s book questions, book a free discovery call through the main Defining Moments Press website and ask about your project.
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