The goal
Before
Her industry was shut down during the pandemic and she needed an urgent way to make extra money. She had written a book before, but it did not sell very many copies.
For professionals and experts
Publish a book as a professional with a nonfiction story
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A professional should publish a book to be respected as the authority in their field, and Defining Moments Press helps experts do it in 8 weeks or less while keeping all rights and royalties.
Why should a professional write a book?
A book positions you as the expert, which can lead to clients, paid speaking, and media opportunities.
Defining Moments Press helps entrepreneurs, professionals, coaches, and healers write nonfiction books that grow a business, open doors to paid speaking, make an impact, and make a profit. Its guiding view: it is not about the book, it is about what the book does for you.
The company also says its authors are often surprised by the opportunities that appear once their book is out in the world. It states plainly that results are not guaranteed or typical, and that a lot of hard work is involved.
Case study
Before and after: a book written during the pandemic
Reported result
After
- Sold over 10,000 books
- International number one bestselling author
- Did a TED Talk
- Gets paid thousands for corporate speaking events
- Booked on a TV show
- Built 7 streams of income from her book
- Now has an 8-figure business
Case study as reported by Defining Moments Press on its case studies page. Results are not guaranteed or typical.
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Which publishing service fits a busy professional?
Little time to write
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FAQ
Common questions
- Should a professional write a book?
- A book can help a professional be seen as the authority in their field, which Defining Moments Press links to more respect and income. The company helps experts write nonfiction books that build a business, open doors to paid speaking, and make an impact. The company also states that results are not guaranteed or typical.
- More answers in the FAQ, about Should a professional write a book?
- Who is Defining Moments Press for?
- Defining Moments Press is for current and aspiring authors around the world, with a focus on professionals who have a nonfiction story or expertise to share. It also works with entrepreneurs, coaches, healers, people with a powerful life lesson, and aspiring children's book authors.
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- Can I actually make a profit from my book?
- You can, but profit depends on costs, pricing, and what the book leads to. Defining Moments Press focuses on books that build a business, open paid speaking opportunities, and bring in clients, not only royalties. It reports a case study client who sold over 10,000 books, and it states results are not guaranteed or typical.
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- Can someone write my book for me?
- Yes. The Author Premium done-for-you package at Defining Moments Press uses ghostwriters to write your book for you. It also includes 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 with expertise but little writing time.
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- How many books do you need to sell to make $1,000,000?
- To make $1,000,000 from book sales alone, divide one million by your royalty per copy: 200,000 copies at $5 each, or 100,000 copies at $10 each. Many authors instead treat the book as a source of clients, speaking, and services, which Defining Moments Press builds into its programs.
- More answers in the FAQ, about How many books do you need to sell to make $1,000,000?
- Can I publish a children's book with Defining Moments Press?
- Yes. The Defining Moments Press homepage invites aspiring children's book authors to get started, alongside professionals and nonfiction storytellers. Its main focus is nonfiction books for experts, so bring your children's book idea to the free discovery call to confirm the right service and approach.
- More answers in the FAQ, about Can I publish a children's book with Defining Moments Press?
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