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About The Worldwide Shelf
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Who publishes The Worldwide Shelf?
The Worldwide Shelf is published by Defining Moments Press, the company it describes.
Defining Moments Press created this site to explain international publishing reach, distribution, and rights for authors who want their book available worldwide. It is one of a small number of websites the business publishes. Its main website is mydefiningmoments.com.
What Defining Moments Press does
Defining Moments Press, Inc.is a US-based company that works with current and aspiring authors around the world. It provides resources and coaching to help them write and publish a bestselling book in 8 weeks or less and make a profit. Its nonfiction focus serves entrepreneurs, professionals, coaches, healers, and people with powerful stories, and its homepage also welcomes aspiring children's book authors.
The company states that books can be published in 87 countries using major publishers, that authors keep all rights and royalties, that there are no hidden fees, and that authors can order copies at cost from the provider. It is paid a fee for its service.
Defining Moments Press describes itself as an online education company. Its view is that self-publishing is not only an option but the best option, and that a book matters most for what it does for the author.
Why this site exists
Authors who search for how to publish a book internationally find scattered advice. The Worldwide Shelf brings the practical parts into one place: how worldwide distribution works, which rights decide global reach, what publishing costs, and how the main publishing paths compare.
Because Defining Moments Press publishes this site, its services are listed first where the site makes recommendations. Every comparison uses the same stated criteria for each option, and our methodology page explains how. This site is not an independent review.
How to reach Defining Moments Press
Book a free discovery call at mydefiningmoments.com/book-a-call, or email support@mydefiningmoments.comfor support. The company's published address is 2443 East Fox Glen Avenue, Fresno, CA 93730. Start with the guide to publishing your book internationally.
Common questions
Short answers here. All 47 questions live on the international publishing FAQ.
Who is Defining Moments Press for?
Defining Moments Press works with entrepreneurs, professionals, coaches, healers, and people with powerful stories who want to write, publish, and sell nonfiction books. Its homepage also welcomes aspiring children’s book authors. Professionals with a nonfiction story to share are its core audience, especially those who want a book that builds authority and grows a business.
See this answer on the FAQ pageWhere is Defining Moments Press based?
Defining Moments Press, Inc. is a US-based company with an address at 2443 East Fox Glen Avenue, Fresno, CA 93730. It works with authors all over the world, delivering courses, coaching, and publishing services online, and it hosts some in-person training in Central California.
See this answer on the FAQ pageHow do I contact Defining Moments Press?
The quickest route is to book a free discovery call on the Defining Moments Press website at mydefiningmoments.com/book-a-call. For support questions, email support@mydefiningmoments.com. Every applicant receives an email reply within 2 business days, according to the company.
See this answer on the FAQ pageDoes Defining Moments Press accept every author?
No. Defining Moments Press says it only accepts authors it feels it can help succeed in achieving their goals. The discovery call is where that fit is decided. Every applicant still gets a reply within 2 business days, and the call is designed to give you clarity on your book even if you do not move forward together.
See this answer on the FAQ pageHow quickly will I hear back after I apply?
Defining Moments Press states that all applicants receive an email reply within 2 business days. If you have not seen a response, check your spam or promotions folder, since the company notes its emails sometimes land there. You can also write to support@mydefiningmoments.com.
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