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· Book Marketing, Tips & Tricks, Uncategorized· 6 mins read

Cracking the code: how to successfully market on Instagram in 2023 with the latest algorithm updates

Although Facebook and Instagram do not reveal their entire algorithms, they do provide occasional insights into how they work. For example, we are aware that our actions on the platform—such as comments, likes, and views—affect the content that appears in our feeds. Moreover, it is evident that the algorithms vary depending on whether we are browsing the feed, the Explore page, Reels, or Instagram Stories.

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· Author of the Month· 3 mins read

Heather Shtuka honours her missing son’s legacy through her book “Missing From Me”

The power of social media combined with the relentless devotion of a mother’s love has brought tremendous success to Heather Shtuka’s Missing From Me Heather Shtuka penned her #1 bestseller, Missing From Me, after her son Ryan went missing. In this insightful interview, she opens up about her grief, her son’s legacy, the power of…

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· Book Giveaways· 2 mins read

March into a new adventure with our book giveaways!

Hey there, fellow bookworms! Are you ready for an adventure? We sure are, and we’ve got just the thing to get you started: this month’s book giveaways! Whatever genre you are into, we’ve definitely got you covered. These books are guaranteed to take you on a wild ride as you get lost in their great…

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· Tellwell News, Uncategorized· 1 min read

Her story, her voice: A celebration of female creativity this International Women’s Day!

For centuries, women writers have been making their mark on the world of literature, breaking through barriers and inspiring readers with their stories. From fiction, non-fiction, children’s books, classic novels, to modern memoirs, the works of women writers have left an indelible mark on the literary landscape. As we celebrate International Women’s Day, we want…

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· Book Marketing, Tips & Tricks· 2 mins read

Synopsis Writing Tips for Indie Authors

Master the art of writing a captivating novel synopsis with these top tips and impress media outlets and readers alike! Focus on the main plot points and character arc, and don’t try to include every single detail or character in the book. WHAT IS A SYNOPSIS? A synopsis is a concise summary of your novel,…

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· Guest Post, Tips & Tricks· 3 mins read

Tellwell editor Simon Ogden’s advice to first-time authors

By Simon Ogden, Tellwell editor Welcome! You’ve done it. You’ve committed to the writing life. How are you feeling? Excited? Scared? Bored? Lonely? Us too. Welcome to the band—we’re delighted that you’ve decided to join us. We’re a bizarro group and legion, all of us utterly, fantastically, bewilderingly unique, except for one little idiosyncrasy: we…

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· Tips & Tricks· 3 mins read

Should you consider joining a writer’s organization?

Much like running, writing has a tendency to be a lengthy independent exercise. The road can often get lonely and desolate, and it can certainly be reassuring to see some fellow runners, or in this case writers, alongside. Regardless of which publishing route you choose – traditional or self-published, there’s still a long journey of…

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· Tellwell Books· 1 min read

Nine Black authors to add to your to-be-read list for Black History Month

Celebrating the works of some of our talented authors during Black History Month This February, we are honouring some of our talented Black authors in their contributions to the literary world! Spanning genres that range from business to children’s and religious to memoir, our authors have stories they have carefully and courageously shared with the…

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