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Publish your book with Tellwell and keep 100% net royalties, copyright, and control.
Trusted by 6,000+ Authors Since 2015
Tellwell Publishing is an award-winning book publishing company trusted by over 6,000 indie authors in the United States and around the world. As a full-service book publisher, we provide everything you need to edit, design, illustrate, publish, print, market and distribute your book in North America and internationally. Our goal is to make publishing your book simple, empowering, and fun!
Free Publishing Guide
Get our free author guide to book publishing and learn how to publish your book in five simple steps.
What You'll Learn in Our Author Guide to Publishing:
How to publish your book
The five essential steps to book publishing—whether traditional or self-publishing
The pros and cons of each publishing path
Key questions to ask when evaluating a self-publishing company
How to choose the right publishing route for your goals
A breakdown of the self-publishing costs and what to expect
America's Full-Service Publishing Partner
Tellwell Publishing is a trusted assisted self-publishing company, and one of the few book publishers in the States offering authors 100% of their net royalties. You also retain the copyright, full ownership, and creative control of your work. Self-publishing is empowering, but you don’t have to do it alone. With a dedicated project manager and an experienced publishing team, Tellwell guides you through every stage so you can publish a book you’re proud to share.
100% Royalties
Keep 100% of what you earn. Tellwell is one of the very few publishers in the States offering authors 100% of their net royalties.
100% Creative Control
You decide how your book looks, reads, and feels — we provide the guidance and expertise to make it polished.
American & Global Distribution
Print-on-demand and online availability to over 45,000 booksellers in the U.S.A. and around the world via Ingram Spark, an American family-owned book distribution giant.
World-Class Guidance
Expert guidance from a dedicated publishing team at every step, so you never have to navigate the publishing process alone.
100% Copyright
Your book is entirely yours. We provide the professional publishing support while you retain full control over your story, your rights, and your royalties.
Full-Service Support
Tellwell handles the editing, design, layout, printing, distribution and marketing so you can focus on your craft and your story. We even have book coaches to help you in the writing stages. Services are tailored to your needs and budget.
Tellwell's Publishing Services
Tellwell is your one-stop solution for all publishing needs, offering your choice of professional services to create a high-quality book that captivates readers worldwide.
Book Coaching
Guidance from concept to completion to help shape your story with confidence.
Ghostwriting
Collaborate with a skilled writer to bring your book idea to the page seamlessly.
Audiobooks
Choose your narrator and publish your audiobook with expert support for Amazon, Audible, and iTunes.
Design
Captivate readers with a high-quality cover that sets your book apart.
Illustrations
Engage readers with custom illustrations that add depth and character to your story.
Editing
Enhance clarity and trust with professional editing for a polished, impactful book.
Distribution
Reach readers worldwide through print-on-demand distribution to major retailers.
Printing
Flexible printing options at competitive rates, from single books to bulk orders.
Marketing & Publicity
Grow your audience with targeted marketing strategies and expert-driven promotion.
Tellwell USA Success Stories
Lamar Jackson
I DREAM, YOU DREAM, LET US DREAM
The NFL's 2023 MVP and Baltimore Ravens quarterback, Lamar Jackson, is also a children's author! He published a children's book about dreaming big and achieving your goals with Tellwell. And who better to talk about going for your goals than the football superstar himself! Jackson's book was featured in Sports Illustrated and on CBS News. He shares updates on his book to his millions of followers on Instagram.
Rita Kakati-Shah
THE GODDESS OF GO-GETTING
Rita Kakati-Shah is an award-winning entrepreneur, public speaker, media contributor, and best-selling author. She was recognized by President Joe Biden with the Presidential Lifetime Achievement Award for her work. Her book, The Goddess of Go-Getting has become the number one bestseller across multiple categories on Amazon, and Kakati-Shah has been featured in numerous media outlets including Forbes, FastCompany, Entrepreneur Magazine, Starter Story, among others.
Michael Sarraille
Scarlett's Big Shot: Turning Setbacks Into Success
Entrepreneur, CEO, keynote speaker, former Navy SEAL, and bestselling author Michael Sarraille is inspiring the next generation with his children's book, Scarlett's Big Shot: Turning Setback Into Success. This empowering story introduces young readers to invaluable life lessons on resilience, perseverance, and optimism—topics Sarraille frequently highlights in his keynote speeches.
Already a global leadership icon, Sarraille is also known for his bestselling books The Talent War and The Everyday Warrior. Featured on The Joe Rogan Experience podcast and named a Global Gurus Top 30 Leadership Speaker, he continues to inspire audiences of all ages with his wisdom and passion for leadership.
We're Seeing Stars
Daniel Stolfi
THE COMEDIAN VS CANCER
THE COMEDIAN VS CANCER
Tellwell was really great to work with from day one!
You get this really professional-looking book, and all you have to do is focus on the creative aspects of it, knowing that the parts of publishing a book that nobody wants to do are being done by Tellwell. It relieves a lot of that stress and burden, and all you have to do is focus on the creative.
Ali Williams
THE GLORIOUS RESPONSIBILITY OF HAPPINESS
THE GLORIOUS RESPONSIBILITY OF HAPPINESS
I had a really wonderful experience working with Tellwell.
What I enjoyed most about working with Tellwell was maintaining control, and contributing to how the book was going to look and feel. I was excited about the process. They really listened to what I wanted every step of the way.
Karen Harmon
CLASS OF '78
CLASS OF '78
Everything was explained to me so clearly.
My experience working with Tellwell was amazing from start to finish. They were calm, cool, and collected, and I felt like everything was on my terms. Everything was explained to me so clearly. It was all made easy, and it was a wonderful, comfortable experience.
About Tellwell Publishing
Tellwell's Founder & CEO Timothy Lindsay, Head of Marketing Monica Martinez, and Senior Publishing Consultant Mitch Anderson accept the BBB Torch Award for Ethics.
We are an excellent choice for authors who value professional expertise, exceptional quality, and a guided team approach to book publishing.
Since 2015, Tellwell Publishing has published over 6,000 books. We have an A+ rating from the Better Business Bureau, hundreds of 5-star reviews, and have won numerous awards. Our acclaimed process and proprietary project-management software, Octavo, makes the publishing journey simple, easy, and fun.
Why Publish With Tellwell?
Outstanding Reputation
Tellwell Publishing has won numerous awards. We have an A+ rating from the BBB and hundreds of glowing five-star reviews. We have published over 6,000 books since 2015.
World-Class Quality
Our exceptionally high standards of excellence ensure your book will be one you are proud to hold and display.
Guidance and Support
Our dedicated team guides you through each step of the publishing process, empowering you along the way with our numerous resources.
Copyright and Control
As a self-published author, you keep the copyright and creative control of your work.
100% Net Royalties
Tellwell Publishing has a clear royalty structure with the option of 100% net royalties.
Full Service Support
Tellwell offers editing, design, illustrations, book marketing, distribution, and printing services. We are a one-stop shop for all of your publishing needs.
6,000+ Books Published Since 2015
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