A glimpse into a writer’s life: where writers and authors can find tips and encouragement in their journey to translating their books or starting a new project.
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
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Inspiration comes and goes, and reading about writing can be inspiring and eye-opening. Every so often, reading about other people’s experiences can be relatable and make you feel less alone — others before you also struggled and found solace in reading
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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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So far, we have discussed multiple topics related to the world of literary translations, focussing on self-published authors who hadn’t yet tested the waters in an international market.
But what about all the other authors out there? The ones that
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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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
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Up to now, we have deeply analysed what Literary Translation is. Then we have looked at some red flags that will help you stay away from bad linguists. So, it might be a good time to start thinking about effective ways to enter new markets through translations. Most indie authors who have been in the
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Translating a book into any language requires much more than speaking a language. It’s a work of skill that calls for a proficient understanding of the source language, deep knowledge of the target language’s grammar, and experience.
