Support Your Authors. Earn Referral Revenue.

Sometimes an author needs publishing support beyond the services you provide. Tellwell’s Partner Referral Program gives you a simple way to connect your clients with an experienced publishing team while earning referral revenue when they choose to work with us.

There’s no cost to join, no course to complete, and no obligation to refer.

Earn 10% on eligible publishing purchases made by authors you refer, up to USD $600 per referred author.

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A Partnership That Complements the Work You Already Do

Tellwell’s Partner Referral Program is designed for book coaches, editors, ghostwriters, illustrators, marketers, consultants, and other professionals and organizations that work with authors.

When a client needs publishing expertise beyond the services you provide, you can introduce them to Tellwell.

Our team can support authors with editing, design, illustrations, distribution, marketing, printing, and other stages of the publishing process. We’ll take the time to learn about their book, goals, and needs so they can explore the publishing services and options that make sense for them.

You can continue focusing on the work you do best and maintain your existing client relationship while giving authors access to additional professional publishing support when they need it.

As a Tellwell Referral Partner, you’ll earn 10% on eligible publishing purchases made by authors you refer, up to USD $600 per referred author.

How the Partner Referral Program Works

Sign Up for Free

Complete our simple Partner Referral Program signup form. There’s no fee, course, certification, or minimum referral requirement.

Refer an Author

Introduce an author by sharing your referral link when you believe they could benefit from Tellwell’s publishing services.

We Support the Author

Our team will connect with the author to learn about their book and publishing goals. We’ll answer their questions, explain their options, and help them determine which services may be right for their project.

Earn Referral Revenue

When an eligible author you’ve referred purchases publishing services from Tellwell, you’ll earn 10% on their eligible purchase, up to USD $600 per referred author.

Become a Referral Partner →

Why Become a Tellwell Referral Partner?

Support Your Clients Beyond Your Own Services

When an author needs editing, design, illustrations, distribution, marketing, printing, or other publishing expertise, you can connect them with an experienced team rather than leaving them to navigate the next steps alone.

Earn Referral Revenue

Earn referral revenue when an author you introduce chooses to purchase eligible publishing services from Tellwell.

Keep Doing the Work You Do Best

The program is designed to complement your existing services, not replace them. You can continue working with your clients while Tellwell supports the publishing needs that fall outside your offering.

Join for Free

There is no cost to participate and no course or certification requirement for the Standard Partner Referral Program.

Refer When It Makes Sense

There are no minimum referral requirements and there is never an obligation to refer. Introduce an author when you believe Tellwell could be a good fit for their needs.

When You Make a Referral, Your Reputation Matters Too

Recommending a company to a client is an extension of the trust you’ve built with them. We take that responsibility seriously.

Tellwell has been helping authors navigate the publishing process since 2015. Our approach is built around professional guidance, transparency, author ownership, and giving writers the information they need to make informed decisions about their books.

6,000+
Books Published Since 2015

Tellwell has supported the publication of more than 6,000 books, working with first-time writers, experienced authors, professionals, entrepreneurs, and organizations.

Authors Retain Their Copyright and Creative Control

Authors retain ownership of their work and make the key creative decisions about their books. Our role is to provide professional guidance and services while respecting the author’s vision.

100%
Net Royalties

Tellwell offers authors 100% of their net royalties. We do not take an ongoing percentage of an author’s net royalties from book sales.

Professional Support Throughout the Publishing Process

Our team includes specialists across editing, design, illustration, distribution, marketing, printing, project management, and other areas of publishing.

Authors also have access to Octavo, Tellwell’s proprietary book-publishing software, which helps them manage their project and follow its progress throughout the publishing process.

Flexibility Beyond Publication

Tellwell offers flexible printing options, and authors have the option to purchase their print-ready PDF files so they can print elsewhere if they choose. Authors can also purchase their ebook files for uses such as award submissions, reviews, and other promotional opportunities.

An Established and Recognized Publishing Company

Tellwell has been part of the publishing industry for more than a decade and has received recognition for its ethics, growth, leadership, workplace culture, and approach to publishing.

We’re proud of that recognition, but what matters most is providing authors with clear information, professional support, and a publishing experience that respects their goals and their work.

When you refer an author to Tellwell, you’re connecting them with an experienced publishing team that understands how personal the publishing process can be.

Who Is the Partner Referral Program For?

The program is designed for professionals, businesses, and organizations that already work with writers and authors, including:

Editors and proofreaders
Book coaches and writing coaches
Ghostwriters
Illustrators and designers
Marketing and publicity professionals
Writing instructors and workshop facilitators
Literary and publishing consultants
Other professionals and organizations serving authors

Whether publishing is part of your existing offering or you occasionally work with authors who need support beyond your services, the program gives you an easy way to connect them with an experienced publishing team.

Want to Take Your Partnership Further?

You don’t need training or certification to participate in the Standard Partner Referral Program.

For partners who would like to learn more about Tellwell, the publishing industry, and the options available to authors, we also offer a free Partner Certification Course.

Partners who complete the course can qualify for enhanced referral rates and additional partnership benefits.

There’s no requirement to complete the course to participate in the Standard Partner Referral Program.

Learn About Partner Certification

Ready to Become a Tellwell Referral Partner?

Joining is free and only takes a few minutes.

Refer authors when it makes sense for you and your clients, connect them with professional publishing support, and earn referral revenue when an eligible referral chooses to work with Tellwell.

Frequently Asked Questions

The program is designed for professionals, businesses, and organizations that work with authors, including editors, book coaches, ghostwriters, illustrators, marketers, consultants, writing professionals, and other book-industry service providers.

How much does it cost to join?

Nothing. Tellwell’s Standard Partner Referral Program is free to join.

No. There is no course or certification requirement for the Standard Partner Referral Program. Simply sign up to become a Referral Partner.

If you’d like to deepen your knowledge of Tellwell and the publishing industry, you can choose to complete our free Partner Certification Course. Certified partners can qualify for enhanced referral rates and additional partnership benefits.

Referral Partners earn 10% on eligible publishing purchases made by referred authors, up to a maximum referral payment of USD $600 per referred author.

Partners who complete the free Partner Certification Course can qualify for enhanced referral rates.

No. There are no minimum referral requirements or obligations. Refer an author whenever you believe Tellwell may be a good fit for their publishing needs.

Yes. The program is designed to complement your existing business. You can continue working with your clients and introduce them to Tellwell when they need additional publishing services.

Tellwell’s team will connect with the author to learn more about their book, goals, and publishing needs. We’ll explain their options, answer their questions, and recommend services based on their individual project.

The author is under no obligation to move forward with Tellwell.

The Partner Referral Program is intended to complement the work you already do with authors. Tellwell provides the publishing support the author chooses while you can continue providing your own services and maintaining your existing client relationship.

We encourage partners to be transparent with authors about their relationship with Tellwell and any referral payment they may receive. Trust and transparency are important to us, and authors should feel comfortable making their own informed decision about whether Tellwell is right for them.

Please refer to the Partner Referral Program terms for any specific disclosure requirements.