Empower. Educate. Earn More.
Welcome to Tellwell’s Partner Certification Program, designed for book-industry professionals who want to expand their services, grow their revenue, and become trusted guides for authors on their publishing journey.
About the Program
Tellwell’s Partner Program begins with a self-paced, interactive course. It is tailored for book coaches, editors, ghostwriters, illustrators, marketers, and other professionals working with authors.
It will equip you with a clear understanding of publishing models—traditional, DIY, hybrid, and assisted self-publishing—while giving you the tools to confidently support your clients no matter where they are in their publishing journey.
The course is designed to help you enhance your author relationships, offer comprehensive solutions, and explore new income opportunities.
Who Is This Course For?
- Book-industry professionals working directly with authors
- Editors, illustrators, ghostwriters, book coaches, marketers, and more
- Service providers who want to expand their offerings, gain industry insights, and increase revenue
- Professionals looking to connect with a community of trusted publishing partners
The Goal of the Course
The goal is simple: empower you to better serve authors while unlocking new revenue streams for your business.
As a certified partner, you’ll be able to:
- Confidently guide authors to the right publishing path
- Offer a seamless, enhanced service experience by integrating your services with Tellwell (optional)
- Earn referral revenue and access exclusive high-margin services
- Increase your visibility by showcasing your Certified Expert badge in publishingmatch.com
Course Benefits
Industry Knowledge
Deepen your understanding of publishing models and the industry landscape
New Revenue Opportunities
Earn commissions, access exclusive services, and increase your author lifetime value
No Obligation to Refer
You're always in control; there are no referral requirements
Enhanced Client Experience
Offer a seamless journey by combining your services with Tellwell's (optional)
Certified Partner Badge & Listing in PublishingTalent.com
Gain visibility and credibility in our upcoming author marketplace
Self-Paced with Live Office Hours
Learn at your pace, with optional weekly Q&A support
Ready to Grow Your Business and Elevate Your Services?
Sign up now and start the partner certification course today.
What Our Partners Are Saying
“My biggest takeaway from the partner course was that working with Tellwell as a partner sounds fun and very beneficial to future clients who want help self-publishing.”
“I've learned a lot about customizing publishing paths to individual authors' objectives.”
“Great and beneficial course.”
“It's very comprehensive and I'm fully aligned with the philosophy of Tellwell.”
“I look forward to the journey ahead with TellWell!”
Frequently Asked Questions
This course is designed for book-industry professionals who work directly with authors—such as editors, book coaches, ghostwriters, illustrators, marketers, and consultants. If you’re helping authors create, edit, or promote their books, this course is for you.
The course is self-paced, meaning you can complete it on your own schedule. Most participants finish within a few hours to a couple of weeks, depending on their availability and engagement level.
The Tellwell partner certification course is a one-time fee of $197.
- Learn the publishing landscape so you can guide authors with authority.
- Offer more value without increasing your workload or hiring a team.
- Earn additional income by supporting authors on their publishing journey—with a trusted partner behind you.
- Boost your credibility with a Certified Partner badge and industry recognition.
- Showcase your badge and profile on PublishingMatch.com
- Connect with Tellwell’s publishing team and a growing community of vetted professionals like you.
No. There is no obligation to refer authors to Tellwell. The course is designed to empower you with knowledge and options—you can choose to partner with Tellwell when it makes sense for you and your clients.
That’s great! This course is not meant to replace what you already do—it’s designed to enhance it. You’ll gain clarity on all publishing models, fill in potential knowledge gaps, and be better equipped to guide authors toward the right publishing path.