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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…
Thousands of stories. One incredible author community. And four years of recognition built on trust. For four consecutive years, Tellwell Publishing has been recognized through the BBB Torch Award for Ethics, an honour that reflects our commitment to integrity, transparency, and excellence in supporting authors throughout their publishing journeys. Now we are hoping to make it five…
This International Women’s Day, we celebrate the incredible women authors at Tellwell whose courage, creativity, and dedication inspire us every day. From sharing their stories to lifting others through their words, these authors remind us that strength comes in many forms. Today, we honour their voices, achievements, and unshakable spirit that continue to shape a…
2025 was a milestone year for Tellwell! ✨ We celebrated our 10th anniversary, earned the BBB Torch Award for Ethics for the second year in a row, and launched our podcast, Demystifying Self-Publishing. Our first Empowered Author Summit brought together hundreds of writers and experts, while our authors’ books reached over 100,000 readers at Word…
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Updated May 2026: We’ve added screenshots and examples of recent scam emails reported by authors impersonating Tellwell Publishing staff and services. Scammers targeting authors have become more sophisticated than ever—using real staff names, photos, familiar industry language, and convincing emails that mimic legitimate publishing communication. If you’ve ever wondered: “Is this person really from Tellwell?”…
Tim Lindsay, founder and CEO of Tellwell Publishing, officially released his new book, The Call to Authorship: How and Why to Write, Publish and Promote a Nonfiction Book, on November 5, 2025, at the Empowered Author Summit. The event brought together over 20 speakers and 800 aspiring and published authors committed to sharing their stories…
Ten years ago, Tellwell began with a simple idea: authors deserve dedicated guidance and support, transparency, and 100% royalties. What started as a side hustle for our founder, Tim Lindsay, quickly grew into something much bigger. Within just a couple of months—and an early wave of author sign-ups—Tellwell became a full-time venture, complete with a…
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.…