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Marketing Consultant Ben St. James has worked with hundreds of authors since joining Tellwell just over two years ago. While he can’t read every manuscript in its entirety, he enjoys engaging with the stories and previewing numerous books. His debut picture book, Guinea Pig Power, has received multiple accolades, including Bronze in the Early Readers…
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Our book-marketing team is made up of skilled professionals who are passionate about helping authors showcase their projects through a variety of personalized services, ranging from bespoke marketing strategies and attention-grabbing press releases to engaging social media content and graphic-design assistance. We chatted with Ben St. James to learn more about how he serves his…
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So you made the decision to create an author website – FANTASTIC! A website functions as a modern online business card, and not having one can impact credibility. You will use your website to share information and news about your book, let people know where they can buy it, and offer other ways of connecting…
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Whether you are published, in the process, or only just thinking about it – here are some tips & tricks for all children’s authors. 1 . YOUR AUTHOR BRAND Your author brand gives your readers insight into who you are! Creating something that showcases your personality is key. As a children’s author, you may also…
At the end of the day, book marketing is really all about connecting with people and enjoying the process. Colleen Hay, Tellwell Book Marketing Consultant What does a typical week look like for you as a marketing consultant? A typical work week as a book marketing consultant is never very typical! What I love most…
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When meeting with author Irony James about her upcoming inspirational novel #imatter: Unicorns Live Here, she posed the question of not only what resources were available to her as an author, but also what resources were available to her as an author of colour. Irony is passionate about being a black, female author, and wanted…
Tips on how to successfully promote your book in online forums Online forums offer a huge opportunity for writers and poets to share their work, expertise, and advice with others as well as engage with readers and authors. Many online communities are dedicated to specific subjects where people go to seek information, share their experiences, opinions, and…
By Don Levers I have told people since publishing my book in August of 2017 that finishing and publishing it is only the beginning for an indie author. Arranging book signings, retailer consignments and getting as much free publicity as possible can become a full-time job. PUBLICITY Using a media list supplied by Tellwell Publishing,…