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Tellwell’s own Ben St. James has been named a finalist in the 2026 Moonbeam Children’s Book Awards. Here at Tellwell, Ben St. James spends his days helping authors get their books in front of the right readers. He’s one of our book-marketing consultants. This fall, the tables turned and Ben’s own book got some attention…
September is a busy month for Tellwell! See what upcoming events we’re attending: National Writers’ Conference at Emerging Writers’ Festival in Melbourne September 11–18 The National Writers’ Conference is EWF’s centrepiece weekend of conversations and workshops on craft, publishing, and the literary sector at large. Boasting both emerging and veteran authors, as well as the…
We are excited to be joined by a select number of authors for this year’s Word on the Street Festival in Toronto, September 26 & 27. See which authors you can expect to see below! Dr. Devina Wadhwa Dr. Devina Wadhwa, BSC (Pharm), MD, FRCPC, is a psychiatrist, writer, educator and photographer whose work explores…
What an unforgettable three days! Our first annual Empowered Author Summit brought together an incredible community of writers, industry experts, and creative entrepreneurs, and the energy was nothing short of electric. We set out to create a fully immersive, high-impact event designed to educate, empower, and elevate authors at every stage of their publishing journey.…
This September, Tellwell is at the Word on the Street Festival in Toronto whichi brings together thousands of readers and writers — and this year, Tellwell authors will be right in the mix. The Tellwell booth will showcase a selection of books by authors from across Canada and beyond. Have a look to see which…
We’re excited to share some important updates! These will benefit all new authors who are beginning their publishing journey with us on or after September 1, 2025. For the first time in two years we’ve updated our publishing package pricing, and with that comes a major upgrade in what’s included, starting with our Standard Package…
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Announcing the Empowered Author Summit: Your Free 3-Day Virtual Event to Level Up Your Author Journey Are you an aspiring or established author looking to take your writing career to the next level? Whether you’re just starting to draft your first manuscript or ready to scale your author brand, we’ve got something for you! We’re…
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Are you passionate about helping authors succeed? We’re looking for dynamic speakers to join us for our first annual Empowered Authors Summit, a 3-day virtual event designed to support indie writers at every stage of their journey. Event Dates: November 5–7, 2025 Day 1: Plan & Write: Authors will learn how to craft compelling stories,…
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Calling all Tellwell authors! The Word on the Street Festival is Canada’s largest celebration of storytelling, drawing over 100,000 book lovers each year to downtown Toronto. This year, the 2025 festival will be held September 27–28 at David Pecaut Square, featuring hundreds of publishers, authors, and literary organizations—and we want your book to be part…
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In this inspiring conversation, Alyssa sits down with Elaine Alec, Indigenous author, speaker, and thought leader, to explore the powerful journey behind her books Calling My Spirit Back and Coming of Age. Through deeply personal reflections, Elaine shares insights into the creative process, the self-publishing journey, and the healing power of storytelling—especially within Indigenous communities.…