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It comes as no surprise that, just like in many other industries, Artificial Intelligence has taken the book industry by storm, promising faster translations, streamlined content creation, and cost-effective publishing solutions. But what happens when AI-generated books miss the mark?...
Choosing the right translator is fundamental to thriving in a foreign market. This also means you need to work with your translator as a team. We really can’t stress this enough. At the beginning of their writing career, most authors struggle to find the right editors and proofreaders...
Today we open a cycle of interviews, where we will be asking our guests all the things indies want to know regarding the world of literary translations and maybe haven’t got a chance to ask. Our first guest is Kate Bateman, a best-selling author of Regency and Renaissance historical romance novels...
Writing the post for the 2024 Recap was not only a lot of fun for us, but it also helped us become aware of how much we have achieved in the past 12 months. Furthermore, it got us thinking of the future So now, as we head on into a brand-new year, it is time for us to work on SBT's goals for 2025...
As we look back on this 2024 recap of an incredible year, we’re filled with gratitude and pride for all we’ve accomplished as book translators and editors. From diving into captivating stories to helping self-published books reach new audiences, it's been a journey filled with growth, learning, and creativity...
Launching our free ebook, Translating Your Books into Spanish, has been on our minds for a while, but now it is available for you to read. Without further ado, let us introduce it to you:...
Not so long ago, we analysed literary translators’ fees and what is behind them. Today, we would like to discuss a rather controversial topic: Why are authors expected to pay royalties to their literary translators after paying a fair fee for their services?...
Working with beta readers for translated books has the potential to help self-published authors assess the quality of a translation into a language they don’t speak. But are beta readers really an author’s ace up the sleeve or are they a double-edged sword? Are they really to be blindly trusted, or should authors proceed with caution?...
Undoubtedly, 2024 has seen an unprecedented rise in the use of AI for multiple purposes: writing, designing, translation, video creation... you name it.
When used correctly, it has the potential to improve our lives and save time. But is AI the best choice when it comes to book translations?...
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