Everything about the translation world: from choosing the right translator to choosing the right book to translate. Whether you are a translator or an author, you’ll find something useful in the collection.
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?
Epic AI Fails in the Book Industry: The Pumpkin Spice Café Read More »
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.
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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 and to set up some milestones and intentions for the
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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. This year saw us working on
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: Unlock the gateway to a massive untapped literary market with Translating Your Books into Spanish. Whether you’re a self-published author or a seasoned writer
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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?
7 Reasons Why Literary Translators Should Receive Royalties Read More »
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
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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
AI for Book Translations & What Nobody is Really Talking about Read More »
It is time to take the next step in your journey to a new market: finding the right literary translator. Luckily, to help you avoid disaster, here are some tips that will set you on the right path and help you determine if you’ve found the right linguists.
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Promoting a translated title in a foreign market involves a multifaceted approach to reach the target audience effectively. As overwhelming as this might sound, you should not lose focus on one important detail: if you succeeded in your home market and are ready to move on to foreign ones,
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It seems quite obvious that taking the time to know your translator or to know your author is a must. Over the years, I have been working as a freelance literary translator and have figured out what kind of professional I want to be. And, like lots of things in life, I
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Pricing a freelance service is a rather intricate matter. When a literary translator gives an author a quote for a project, they are not simply charging for the time it will take them to replicate a certain number of words into their native language. Nor are they charging less if they work from home and don’t have
What’s Behind a Professional Translator’s Fee? Read More »
For those of you who have been following our work and this blog for a while now, this article will surely come as no surprise. After all, you’ve already read me preaching about the importance of translation editors on several occasions. Like when I discussed whether you should hire several translators
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Regardless of their situation — whether they have just graduated or just finished a project and what follows is a dry spell, or whether they translate for publishing houses or work with self-published authors — almost all freelance literary translators face the reality
Today I want to talk about my personal experience. My life as a Literary Translator. And why I chose to work with self-published authors instead of trying to submit my CV and cover letter to publishing houses.
