You write. We coach and launch.

Author Training is the done-with-you service from Defining Moments Press: one year of book coaching, an 8 week writing course, then formatting, design, marketing and a full launch.

Author Training from Defining Moments Press is for professionals who want to write their own book with a coach beside them. Alongside the coaching and course, it includes ongoing training, book design, a full launch to bestseller, the author Facebook group and a media and podcast list to promote your book.

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Do I need a book coach to write my book?

You do not need one, but a coach solves the problem that stops most people: lack of clarity. Defining Moments Press calls it the number one reason most people never finish, and its process starts with your outline and table of contents.

Author Training pairs that structure with accountability. The 8 week course gets the draft written, the year of coaching keeps you moving through edits and launch, and the production work, formatting, design and marketing, is handled with you rather than left to you.

What is included in Author Training?

Write, publish, launch and market your book, done with you.

Who writes it: You write it with a year of coaching
Price: Quoted on a discovery call

Book coaching for 1 year
8 week course to write your book
Ongoing training and support
Formatting
Book design
Book marketing
Full book launch to bestseller
Access to author Facebook group
Media and podcast list to promote your book

Who Author Training is for

Author Training suits professionals with a nonfiction story who want the book to sound exactly like them and are willing to put in the writing hours with support. It is the strongest fit if you want a long runway: a full year of coaching covers writing, publishing and the months after launch, when many authors lose momentum. The media and podcast list helps you keep promoting the book.

When another service fits better

If you do not want to write at all, Author Premium uses ghostwriters. If your draft is done, Author Launch goes straight to production. If you are confident working alone and want a listed price, the Author Blueprint is the self-paced version of the 8 week course.

Your first year in Author Training

Discovery call: clarify your idea, ideal reader and business goals.
Weeks 1 to 8: the writing course, from outline to full draft, with coaching.
Production: formatting, book design and book marketing.
Launch: a full book launch to bestseller.
The rest of the year: ongoing training, coaching and your media and podcast list.

What makes done-with-you different

In a done-for-you service, the team does the work and you approve it. In done-with-you, you do the writing and the team supplies structure, feedback and the technical production. Many authors find they learn a great deal about themselves in the process; Defining Moments Press says its students conquer fears and limiting beliefs along the way.

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 Training: common questions

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What does Author Training include?: Author Training is done-with-you. It includes book coaching for one year, an 8 week course to write your book, ongoing training and support, formatting, book design, book marketing, a full book launch to bestseller, the author Facebook group, and a media and podcast list to promote your book. More in the FAQ
What is the difference between done-for-you and done-with-you?: Done-for-you means the team does the work; done-with-you means you do the writing with coaching and support beside you. Defining Moments Press offers Author Launch and Author Premium as done-for-you services, and Author Training as done-with-you, which pairs one year of book coaching with formatting, design and a full launch. More in the FAQ
What if I have not finished my manuscript?: That is the most common starting point. Author Training gives you an 8 week writing course and a year of coaching, and the Author Blueprint gives you a self-paced version. Defining Moments Press says lack of clarity is the number one reason most people never finish, so both begin with your outline. More in the FAQ
How long does it take to write a book?: Writing time varies widely; some authors take years, often because they lack a clear outline. Defining Moments Press structures the writing into an 8 week course, and its Author Blueprint estimates about 2 to 5 hours a week. A focused nonfiction book built from expertise you already have is usually the fastest to write. More in the FAQ
How long does it take to publish a book with Defining Moments Press?: Defining Moments Press helps authors write and publish a book in 8 weeks or less. The 8 week course is the backbone of both the Author Blueprint and Author Training. If your manuscript is already written, Author Launch starts at production and launch instead of writing. More in the FAQ
Do I need an audience or platform first?: No. Defining Moments Press says you can write your bestselling book in 8 weeks or less and make a profit, even if no one has ever heard of you. The done-with-you and done-for-you services include book marketing and launch support, and Author Training adds a media and podcast list. More in the FAQ

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