Managed Distribution is by far and away the most popular distribution program that we offer and it essentially ensures that we not only set up an author’s book for publication, but also manage the accounts with whom we have provided the information that allows the book to be available through online retailers.
This means that your book remains available for sale via Ingram's network of over 45,000 booksellers and you receive ongoing print-on-demand order fulfillment whenever your book sells. Your book remains in the Kindle, Kobo and other ebook stores if applicable. We consolidate and payout royalties from all channels and provide regular sales and royalty reports. After your book is published, you have the choice between paid Premium Distribution Support or free Basic Distribution Support.
Tellwell Managed Distribution Options:
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Managed Distribution 85
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Managed Distribution 100
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| Net Royalties: | 85% | 100% |
| Setup Fee: | $0 |
CA$500* |
| Notes: | Distribution managed by Tellwell with no setup fee and 85% new royalties. | Distribution managed by Tellwell with 100% net royalties. |
| *As of September 1, 2025, Managed 100 is included in all new publishing packages at no additional cost. | ||
Post-Publication Support Options
Basic Distribution Support is always free. Premium Distribution Support is included for the first year, and a second year is free when you complete our feedback survey. After that, you can choose to continue premium support for a small annual fee, or switch to free basic support at any time. Learn more here.
Distribution Channels:
All Tellwell publishing packages include print-on-demand paperback distribution through Ingram, which will make your book available for purchase online through popular retailers like Amazon.com, Chapters/Indigo, and Barnes & Noble.
Depending on the services included in your publishing package, your book may also have Enhanced Amazon paperback distribution, hardcover distribution through Ingram, and/or eBook distribution through Amazon Kindle, Kobo (Chapters-Indigo), and/or Smashwords (Apple Books and Barnes & Noble Nook).
To find out what formats your book will be available in, log in to Octavo, click the Purchases tab, and scroll down to the Distributions heading.
Royalties:
Under the Tellwell Managed Distribution program, you will receive your royalty payments via direct deposit to your bank account or by PayPal, issued approximately 45 days after the end of each quarter in which Tellwell receives payment from the distributor, provided that you meet the minimum sales threshold of $100. You'll also be able to view sales reports monthly, 45 days after the end of each month, under the Sales & Royalties tab on Octavo (see our article titles Where do I find my sales information and how often do I receive it?)
Additionally, Because Tellwell has completed tax paperwork with distributors to avoid the 30% tax withheld by the major USA book distribution companies, the Author does not need to do this extra tax paperwork that is required under the Direct Distribution program (see our article titled What is Direct Distribution?).
To view the "fine print", check out Section 6 of our Terms
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