You wrote it. We launch it.

Author Launch is the Defining Moments Press done-for-you service for people who already wrote a book and need help publishing and launching it.

Author Launch from Defining Moments Press takes a finished manuscript and handles formatting, book design, cover design, book marketing and a launch to bestseller campaign, plus access to the author Facebook group. You keep all royalties and rights, and your book can be published in 87 countries using major publishers.

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I already wrote my book. How do I publish it?

Once your manuscript is written, publishing comes down to four jobs: format the interior for ebook and print, design a cover that sells, set up the book on publishing platforms, and run a launch that brings in early readers and reviews. Each job has its own learning curve.

Author Launch hands all four to the Defining Moments Press team. You skip the writing phase entirely and go straight to production and launch, which is why it suits authors with a completed draft sitting in a folder.

What is included in Author Launch?

Already wrote a book and just need help launching and publishing.

Who writes it: You already wrote it
Price: Quoted on a discovery call

Formatting
Book design
Cover design
Book marketing
Launch to bestseller
Access to author Facebook group

Who Author Launch is for

Author Launch fits professionals, coaches and storytellers who have already finished writing and want the book out quickly without learning publishing software, cover design or launch marketing. It is a strong match if you plan to use the book for authority with clients, at speaking events or in media, because the package includes book marketing and a launch to bestseller campaign rather than just a file upload.

You can also order copies at cost directly from the provider, which helps if you sell books at events.

When to pick a different service

If your manuscript is not finished, Author Launch is not the starting point. Author Training adds an 8 week writing course and a year of coaching. If you want someone else to write the book, Author Premium includes ghostwriters. If you prefer to do every step yourself on a set budget, the Author Blueprint teaches the process for one payment of $1,997.

How Author Launch works, step by step

Book a free discovery call and share your finished manuscript status.
Agree on scope and fee. Pricing is not listed publicly; it is discussed on the call.
The team formats your interior and designs the book and its cover.
Book marketing is prepared for launch.
Your launch to bestseller campaign runs, and you join the author Facebook group.

What Author Launch does not promise

Defining Moments Press states that results are not guaranteed or typical and that a lot of hard work is involved. A launch campaign gives a book its best start, but sales and rankings depend on your book, your audience and your effort after launch. Ask on the call what you will be expected to do during launch week.

New here? Start with our guide on how to publish my book with Defining Moments Press.

Planning your budget? Read how much publishing a book costs or see the step-by-step publishing timeline.

Author Launch: common questions

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What if I already wrote my book?: Author Launch is built for you. It skips the writing phase and covers formatting, book design, cover design, book marketing and a launch to bestseller campaign, plus access to the author Facebook group. Bring your manuscript status to the discovery call. More in the FAQ
What does the Author Launch service include?: Author Launch is for people who already wrote a book and need help publishing and launching it. It includes formatting, book design, cover design, book marketing, a launch to bestseller campaign and access to the author Facebook group. Pricing is not listed publicly; it is discussed on a free discovery call. More in the FAQ
Are there hidden fees?: Defining Moments Press states there are no hidden fees. It is paid a fee for its service, and authors keep all royalties and rights. You can also order copies of your book at cost directly from the provider, so printing your own stock does not add a markup from the publisher. More in the FAQ
Can I order copies of my book at cost?: Yes. Defining Moments Press states that authors can order books at cost directly from the provider. That is useful for speakers and professionals who sell or give away books at events, workshops and client meetings, since you pay the printing price rather than a retail price. More in the FAQ
Will my book be available in ebook and print?: Yes, the process covers both. The Author Blueprint walks you through self-publishing in ebook and print, and the done-for-you and done-with-you services include formatting and book design, which prepare your interior and cover files for publication. More in the FAQ
Are results guaranteed?: No. Defining Moments Press states that results are not guaranteed or typical, and that a lot of hard work is involved. What the services provide is the structure, production, launch support and coaching to give your book its best chance; the outcome still depends on your book and effort. More in the FAQ

Your finished manuscript deserves a launch.

Book a free call and tell an Acquisition Editor where your manuscript stands. They will tell you whether Author Launch is the right fit.

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