About This Guide

Defining Moments Press 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. It works with authors around the world, including professionals seeking authority, people with a nonfiction story or life lesson, and aspiring children's-book authors. It says books can be published in 87 countries using major publishers, and that authors keep all rights and royalties.

The company was founded by Melanie Warner, described as a number one 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, which shares stories of hope from people who have overcome extreme challenges.

Aspiring children's-book authors face questions that a general publishing site does not answer well: how picture books are illustrated, what royalties look like when an illustrator shares them, and how to publish without an agent. This guide gathers those answers in one place, with sources, so readers can decide their next step with confidence.

This is one of a small number of websites Defining Moments Press publishes. Its main website is mydefiningmoments.com, where you can find its full services, case studies, and nonfiction book coaching.

Because Defining Moments Press publishes this guide, it describes its own services and holds a stated view that self-publishing is the best option. We compare options on the same criteria and use published sources for market facts. This guide is not independent. Read how we write this guide for details, or start with the children's book coach guide.