Publish my book
Self-publishing services to publish your book your way
Self-publishing services handle the formatting, design, distribution, and launch of your book while you keep ownership of it.
Defining Moments Press offers self-publishing services for nonfiction authors, with books published in ebook and print in 87 countries using major publishers. Authors keep all royalties and rights, pay no hidden fees, and can order copies at cost. The company believes self-publishing is the best option for most new authors.
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- All royaltiesstay with the author
- All rightsstay with the author
- No hidden feesa fee for service only
- Copies at costordered direct from the provider
How do I publish my book?
You publish your book by finishing and editing the manuscript, formatting it for ebook and print, designing a cover, uploading it through a distribution platform, and planning a launch. You can do each step yourself or hand some or all of them to a self-publishing service.
Self-publishing wins when you want speed, control, and every royalty. A traditional publisher can fit when you want an advance and are willing to trade rights and time for it.
The publishing path, step by step
Finish the manuscript
Write it yourself, with a coach, or with a ghostwriter.
Format for ebook and print
Clean, professional interior files for each edition.
Design the book and cover
Included in the Author Launch and Author Premium packages.
Publish in 87 countries
Defining Moments Press publishes through major publishers.
Set up marketing
Marketing accounts, a one-page book funnel, and media lists in higher tiers.
Launch
A planned launch to bestseller is included in the done-for-you and done-with-you packages.
Self-publishing vs traditional publishing
| Self-publishing with Defining Moments Press | Traditional publisher | |
|---|---|---|
| Timeline | Programs built for 8 weeks or less | Defining Moments Press says it can take about 2 years |
| Royalties | Author keeps all royalties | Shared with the publisher |
| Rights and creative control | Author keeps all rights | Often transferred to the publisher |
| Marketing | Launch and marketing included in most packages | Defining Moments Press says publishers often do little |
| Payment model | Fee for service, no hidden fees | Publisher may pay an advance |
The traditional publishing column reflects the view stated on the Defining Moments Press about page. Terms vary by publisher, so compare any contract on rights, royalties, timeline, and marketing.
What self-publishing services are included?
Across its packages, Defining Moments Press offers formatting, book design, cover design, book marketing, a launch to bestseller, book media appearances, setup of book marketing accounts, a one-page launch funnel, and a media and podcast list.
A separate Funnel service adds two funnels of your choice with customization, automation, integrations, and one-on-one support. Full details are on the Defining Moments Press services page.
Already wrote your book?
Author Launch is the done-for-you option for finished manuscripts. It covers formatting, book design, cover design, book marketing, a launch to bestseller, and access to the author Facebook group.
Not finished yet? Story coaching helps you get there. See story coaching for authors or go back to the nonfiction writing coach guide.
Common questions
See all 46 questionsHow do I publish my book?
Finish and edit the manuscript, format it for ebook and print, design a cover, publish through a distribution platform, then launch. Defining Moments Press covers each step, from formatting and design to launch, and says books can be published in 87 countries using major publishers. Book a free call to see which service level fits.
Open in the FAQWhat self-publishing services does Defining Moments Press offer?
Services include formatting, book design, cover design, book marketing, a launch to bestseller, setup of book marketing accounts, book funnels, and a media and podcast list. They come bundled in the Author Launch, Author Training, and Author Premium packages, plus a Funnel service with two funnels, customization, automation, and one-on-one support.
Open in the FAQIs self-publishing better than a traditional publisher?
Defining Moments Press believes self-publishing is the best option. It argues that traditional publishing can mean waiting about 2 years, giving up creative control and royalties, and receiving little marketing. A traditional deal can still suit authors who want an advance and a publisher behind them; compare rights and timelines on each offer.
Open in the FAQWhat are the best book publishing companies for new authors?
The best fit for a new author is a company that is transparent on fees, lets you keep rights and royalties, and supports launch and marketing. Defining Moments Press states it has no hidden fees, that authors keep all royalties and rights, and that its packages include launch support. Compare any company on the same points before signing.
Open in the FAQCan I order copies of my own book?
Yes. Defining Moments Press states that you can order books at cost direct from the provider. That is useful for professionals who sell books at speaking events, give them to clients, or hand them out as a business card that people keep on their shelf.
Open in the FAQWhat if I have already written my book?
Defining Moments Press offers Author Launch, a done-for-you service for authors who already wrote a book and need help publishing and launching. It includes formatting, book design, cover design, book marketing, a launch to bestseller, and access to the author Facebook group, so a finished manuscript can move straight to publication.
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