Self-Publish Your Book in Australia
Tellwell Publishing
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Tellwell Publishing is an award-winning self-publishing company with a world-class reputation offering full-support book publishing services to authors. Learn how to self-publish your book in five easy steps by downloading our free self-publishing guide for Australian authors.
What You'll Learn in Our Australian Guide to Publishing
How to publish your book
The five essential steps to book publishing—whether traditional or self-publishing
The pros and cons of each publishing path
Key questions to ask when evaluating a self-publishing company
How to choose the right publishing route for your goals
A breakdown of the self-publishing costs and what to expect
Australia's Publishing Partner, From Idea to Bookstore
Most authors feel stuck choosing between doing everything themselves or giving up control to a traditional publisher. Tellwell offers a more structured, supported path.
100% Royalties
Keep what you earn. Tellwell is one of the few publishers in Australia giving authors 100% of their net royalties.
Professional Production
Work with experienced editors, designers, and publishing specialists, not random freelancers, all coordinated to deliver a professional result.
Australian & Global Distribution
Books are printed on-demand in Melbourne, Australia with global distribution to Amazon, Dymocks, Booktopia, and more than 45,000 booksellers.
Built-In Quality Control
Every stage goes through structured quality checks, so your book meets professional standards, not guesswork.
100% Copyright & Control
Your book is entirely yours. We provide the professional publishing support while you retain full control over your story, your copyright, and your royalties.
A Structured Process
Unlike piecing things together yourself, your book follows a coordinated, step-by-step process designed to keep everything aligned and on track.
Tellwell Australia Success Stories
Dr. Chelinay Gates
LUCKY-CHILD: THE SECRET
Dr. Chelinay Gates is an Australian doctor of traditional Chinese medicine and a professional artist. Before becoming an author, she was awarded Australia’s “Female Artist of the Year” and was recognized in the Who’s Who Book of Western Australia. Her debut novel, Lucky-Child: The Secret has received numerous accolades. At the Next Generation Indie Book Awards, she won the grand prize for fiction: best first novel, and was a finalist in two categories: action/adventure and regional.
Tim Darcy Ellis
THE SECRET DIARIES OF JUAN LUIS VIVES: A NOVEL
Tim Darcy Ellis’ historical fiction debut tells the story of an exiled Spanish Jew who eventually made it to the English court of Henry VIII and Catherine of Aragon. The English author's fascinating story appeared in the UK’s Daily Express newspaper, on BBC Radio, and the English Renaissance History podcast, among others. His book has been highly praised by BookTribe, Kirkus, BlueInk Review, Self-Publishing Review, and many others. Originally from the UK, Ellis now lives in New South Wales, Australia.
Dr. Monique Gliozzi
FORESIGHT, HUNTED, VESTIGE, HIDDEN, REQUITAL, ONCE IS NEVER ENOUGH
Author of nine books, Monique Gliozzi is known for her fast-paced, action-packed thrillers. Gliozzi has received high acclaim for her books, and made numerous media appearances, including Australia's CBS Radio, This Week in America, Radio Fremantle FM 107.9, Hollywood Book Reviews, Western Suburbs Weekly, as well as multiple reader and book-review blogs. Gliozzi resides in Perth where she works as a psycatrist, and as well as a professor at the UWA School of Psychiatry.
We're Seeing Stars
What I enjoyed most about working with Tellwell was maintaining control, and contributing to how the book was going to look and feel. I was excited about the process. They really listened to what I wanted every step of the way.
Ali Williams
The Glorious Responsibility of Happiness
My experience working with Tellwell was absolutely amazing. From the initial phone call to bringing it to reality - they have been highly professional and highly knowledgeable in their fields. Putting aside how wonderful the actual people are, the process they use is so simple. I couldn't have chosen a better company to publish through.
Peta-Ann Wood
What Happens When They Don't Grow Back
You get this really professional-looking book, and all you have to do is focus on the creative aspects of it, knowing that the parts of publishing a book that nobody wants to do are being done by Tellwell. It relieves a lot of that stress and burden, and all you have to do is focus on the creative.
Daniel Stolfi
The Comedian VS Cancer
Tellwell's Publishing Services
Tellwell is your one-stop solution for all publishing needs, offering your choice of professional services to create a high-quality book that captivates readers worldwide.
Book Coaching
Guidance from concept to completion to help shape your story with confidence.
Ghostwriting
Collaborate with a skilled writer to bring your book idea to the page seamlessly.
Audiobooks
Choose your narrator and publish your audiobook with expert support for Amazon, Audible, and iTunes.
Design
Captivate readers with a high-quality cover that sets your book apart.
Illustrations
Engage readers with custom illustrations that add depth and character to your story.
Editing
Enhance clarity and trust with professional editing for a polished, impactful book.
Distribution
Reach readers worldwide through print-on-demand distribution to major retailers.
Printing
Flexible printing options at competitive rates, from single books to bulk orders.
Marketing & Publicity
Grow your audience with targeted marketing strategies and expert-driven promotion.
About Tellwell Publishing
Tellwell Publishing Founder and CEO Timothy Lindsay, Head of Marketing Monica Martinez, and Senior Publishing Consultant Mitch Anderson accepting the BBB Torch Award for Ethics in the Professional Services category.
We have skilled teams to help with cover design, layout, illustrations, manuscript editing, book marketing, distribution, and printing. We can also help authors in the writing stages with ghostwriting and book coaching services. We are an excellent choice for indie authors who value professional expertise, exceptional quality, and a guided team approach to book publishing.
Since 2015, Tellwell Publishing has helped more than 6,000 authors share their stories with the world, receiving numerous awards, and hundreds of 5-star reviews along the way. Our acclaimed process and proprietary project-management software, Octavo, makes the publishing journey simple, easy, and fun!
What Makes Tellwell Different From Other Publishing Companies?
Not all publishing companies operate the same way. Here’s what sets Tellwell apart.
Established & Trusted
Since 2015, Tellwell has helped over 6,000 authors publish their books, earning industry awards and hundreds of 5-star reviews. In an industry where not all companies are reliable, our track record matters.
Flexible Publishing
You have full access to your files, so you’re never restricted in how or where you print and promote your book.
100% Royalties
You earn 100% of your net royalties, so the success of your book directly benefits you.
Powered by Octavo
Our proprietary publishing platform keeps your project organised, transparent, and on track. You can see progress, next steps, and updates in one place, so you’re never left wondering what’s happening.
Author First Process
Our proven, step-by-step process puts the author first at every stage. With a dedicated project manager guiding you throughout, publishing your book becomes simpler, more empowering, and fun!
Full Ownership
Your book remains entirely yours. You keep full rights and creative control, with no restrictions on how your work is used or distributed.
6,000+ Books Published Since 2015
Every story shapes the world.
Are you ready to share yours?
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