Direct Distribution is Tellwell's DIY option for technically savvy authors who want more control and are willing to spend the time and effort to learn how to navigate new distribution interfaces.
While the vast majority of authors will choose Managed Distribution, Tellwell offers the direct option to enable authors to retain full ownership of their own distribution account, allowing them to directly access and make changes to their book listings.
The most important factor for authors to consider when deciding whether to select Direct Distribution is that they will be entirely responsible for the creation and ongoing management of all distribution accounts. This will include correctly setting up the files for distribution, as well as accurately filling in any required taxation and banking forms.
Tellwell will provide the author with their final files, book specs, and links to the different distribution channels' websites, and once authors have successfully distributed their book, it will available for sale online with ongoing print-on-demand or eBook (if applicable) fulfillment, as with the Managed Distribution Program.
It is essential to understand that under Direct Distribution, the author is solely responsible for correctly setting up their book with up to four distribution channels, and must deal directly with the distributors' support teams if encountering any difficulties—the exception being if an author encounters an issue with any of the book design files created by Tellwell, in which case the author may reach out to support@tellwell.ca and one of our designers will fix any errors to the full extent possible.
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