Celebrating Success: A Look Back at Our Authors’ 2024 Highlights

Jan 27,2025 / By Trixie Raboy / No Comment

As we step into a new year, we’re filled with gratitude and pride for the incredible accomplishments of our Tellwell authors!

From captivating media features and inspiring author spotlights to well-deserved book awards and unforgettable milestones, their passion and perseverance have truly stood out. It’s been an honour to witness their success stories unfold and to be a part of their journeys.

Let’s celebrate their remarkable achievements as we take a look back at the highlights and milestones our authors achieved over the past year!

Author Spotlight

Tellwell author Joseph Camel’s book, Little Joe in the Big City, is now featured on the iconic Times Square billboard in New York City.

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Tellwell Team Stories: Behind the Scenes!

Jan 27,2025 / By Trixie Raboy / No Comment

Go behind the scenes with our talented content creator and graphic designer as they bring creativity and collaboration to life, helping stories shine.

Meet Alyssa:

At Tellwell, Alyssa’s days are a blend of creativity, collaboration, and storytelling. From editing episodes of our podcast, Demystifying Self-Publishing, to designing attention-grabbing thumbnails, managing social media, and curating our monthly newsletter, her work celebrates authors and their journeys.

Team collaboration plays a big part, inspiring new ideas and creative approaches. With her focus on storytelling and engaging content, Alyssa ensures every project resonates with our audience.

Check out the behind-the-scenes with Alyssa, Tellwell content creator lead, here.

Meet Ian:

Say hello to Ian De Guzman, our amazing senior graphic designer! His day is filled with innovative ideas, precision, and teamwork. He kicks off the day by reviewing assignments, responding to design requests, and handling projects to meet set timelines. Whether it’s chatting via Slack, ZohoMail, or Skype, Ian keeps in sync with the team, especially during their regular check-ins.

From focusing on Octavo design priorities to tackling creative challenges, Ian ensures everything is perfectly aligned with the overall goal. As the day comes to a close he follows up on tasks, resolves issues, and adds those finishing touches to his work, ready to take on another day of design magic!

Check out the behind-the-scenes with Ian, our amazing senior graphic designer, here.

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Tellwell Team Stories: Behind the Scenes!

Dec 20,2024 / By Trixie Raboy / No Comment

Meet the Tellwell team! Take a behind-the-scenes look at the creativity and collaboration that power our passion for bringing stories to life.

Meet Katie:

Meet Katie, the talented lead of Tellwell’s book-marketing team! Katie is hard at work preparing an exciting new initiative for the upcoming year: a book-marketing webinar and workshop! 🎉

Starting next year, this comprehensive presentation will be included in all publishing packages. It’s designed to provide authors with a go-to guide for marketing success. From identifying your target audience to planning impactful book launches, this workshop is here to support authors at every step of their publishing journey.

In addition to developing this exciting new resource, Katie leads our team of book-marketing consultants and associates. She ensures every author receives personalized support and exceptional marketing services. Whether it’s crafting effective campaigns or offering strategic guidance, Katie and her team are dedicated to helping authors connect with readers and achieve their goals.

Stay tuned for more updates about the webinar and other exciting plans for 2025—there’s so much more to come, and we can’t wait to share it with you!

Check out the behind-the-scenes with Katie, Tellwell book-marketing team lead here.

Meet Christian

At Tellwell, working with authors isn’t just about publishing books—it’s about connecting with their stories and, sometimes, discovering new passions. For Christian, one of our publishing consultants, this connection led to an unexpected adventure. After working with an author whose story deeply resonated with him, Christian was inspired to visit Vietnam, a place vividly brought to life in the author’s work.

Publishing consultants like Christian play a vital role at Tellwell. They serve as the bridge between authors and their dreams, answering questions, providing guidance, and ensuring every step of the publishing journey feels informed and supported.

Stories have the power to inspire, connect, and transport us, both on the page and in the real world. Here’s to the incredible journeys they take us on!

Check out Christian day in the life as a Tellwell publishing consultant here.

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Tellwell Team Stories: Behind the Scenes!

Nov 20,2024 / By Trixie Raboy / No Comment

Get to know the Tellwell team! Peek behind the scenes to see what fuels our creativity and teamwork as we bring stories to the world.

Meet Melissa:

Meet Melissa Barker, one of Tellwell’s amazing publishing consultants! Melissa takes us behind the scenes of her day, where she helps authors turn their publishing dreams into reality.

Her day is filled with answering inquiries, guiding authors through their publishing journeys, and ensuring they have all the tools they need for success.

When it’s time for lunch, Melissa enjoys delicious food, breathtaking views, and quality time with friends 🐑. Afterward, she dives back into team collaborations, supports fellow consultants, and tackles tasks that bring authors closer to achieving their goals.

Check out Melissa’s day in the life as a Tellwell publishing consultant here.

Meet Mark:

Say hello to Mark, one of Tellwell’s dynamic Book Marketing Associates! Mark works closely with our Book Marketing Consultants, ensuring our authors receive top-notch creative services. He’s also a key player behind Tellwell’s monthly blogs and newsletters, bringing fresh and engaging content to life.

To stay energized, Mark enjoys a quick run outdoors and a peaceful view before tackling the rest of his tasks. From team check-ins to project updates, Mark keeps the day on track with creativity and care.

Take a peek into Mark’s day in the life at Tellwell here!

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From Manuscript to Market: Meet Joswin, Tellwell’s Printing and Distribution Specialist

Nov 15,2024 / By Mark Mionda / No Comment

With a focus on quality and reliability, Joswin plays a key role in helping authors bring their books to life and into the hands of their readers.

Learn more about his role at Tellwell.

Tell us a little about yourself.

I’m Joswin Berdon, and I’m 26 years old. I’m cheerful, easygoing, and fun to be around. My hobbies include reading web novels, hanging out with friends, or simply dozing off in a quiet corner of the house.

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Tellwell Team Stories: Behind the Scenes!

Oct 22,2024 / By Trixie Raboy / No Comment

Check out Tellwell Team Stories! Get a glimpse of what inspires us and how we work together to bring our books to life. Join us as we share our daily experiences and the dedication behind the scenes.

Meet Simon:

Meet Simon Page, Tellwell’s operations manager! Simon takes us through his workday, where the magic happens in his home office. From project planning and meetings to managing customer feedback and overseeing updates like Octavo improvements, Simon ensures everything runs seamlessly behind the scenes. He also makes time for a refreshing nature walk and has some exciting personal news to share!

Check out Simon’s day in the life as Tellwell’s operations manager here.

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Meet Rubby, One of Our Go-To Publishing Consultants at Tellwell

Sep 24,2024 / By Mark Mionda / No Comment

We’re excited to introduce Rubby in this month’s Meet the Team!

As a publishing consultant at Tellwell, Rubby is passionate about helping authors bring their books to life. He’s there to guide them through each step of the process, offering advice and support to make publishing as smooth as possible. He’s always ready to chat and offer a helping hand to authors, making him a key part of our team.

Let’s get to know Rubby a bit better!

What inspired you to get into the field of book publishing?
The desire to help authors share their voices with the world. Guiding a book from concept to completion, knowing it has the potential to impact readers’ lives, is what truly motivates me.

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Behind the Pages: Meet Alfred, One of Our Book Illustrators

Aug 19,2024 / By Mark Mionda / No Comment

This August we’re excited to introduce Alfred, one of our in-house book illustrators who brings stories to life through his creative illustrations.

Get to know more about Alfred and the important role he plays in making each book unique.

What led you to become an illustrator, and how did your journey begin in the world of book illustration?

My journey as an illustrator began with a deep love for drawing and storytelling. Fascinated by how images bring stories to life, I was also inspired by watching anime, movies, and cartoons, and reading comics and manga, which led me to create my own art.

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Meet Jennifer, Tellwell Book Publishing Consultant, Accomplished Author and Proprioceptive Writing Teacher

Jun 26,2024 / By Mark Mionda / No Comment

Author Jennifer Chapin Tellwell Consultant

Jennifer’s dedication to helping writers find and share their voices is at the heart of her work. Jennifer is also an accomplished author herself having written and published two books:) Her passion for storytelling extends into the community, particularly in schools and prisons, where she utilizes proprioceptive writing techniques to tune writers to their inner voice and write from the heart.

Jennifer Chapin brings a lot of experience and passion to her role. She starts authors on their publishing journeys with a background in sales and a deep love for storytelling. Read on to get to know Jennifer better!

Can you tell us about your background and what inspired you to become a book-publishing consultant?

I have a background in professional sales that includes the hotel business here in Canada and in New York City. Prior to beginning with Tellwell I worked for a technology company that developed software to help non-profit organizations secure foundation funding. I helped my clients fine-tune their stories to attract funders. I also worked in Granada, Spain, for a short time while researching my novel, The Poet & The Angel, which Tellwell published in 2020. It was an easy transition for me, as I am both a writer and a reader—books are an important part of my world. The message of The Poet & The Angel is to always speak up and understand the power of your voice, and never let anyone curtail you from doing so.

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Behind the Pages: Meet Shaira, Tellwell’s Book Project Manager

Feb 16,2024 / By Mark Mionda / No Comment

Introducing Shaira Villamor, a skilled project manager at Tellwell. In this month’s Meet the Team, Shaira shares her behind-the-scenes insights into the book publishing journey.

Dive into Shai’s world and discover her pivotal role in the publishing process!

Tell us a little about yourself.

I am a graduate of Communication Arts. I am interested in public speaking and feature writing, but that doesn’t mean I am good at them. I started reading books in an attempt to improve my speaking and writing skills. My recent favourite read is The Hunger Games Trilogy. Once in a while, I enjoy travelling with family. I learned that travelling helps me understand myself more.

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