Finding the right translator and getting started on the translation of your book can feel like an impossible task… In this little corner of the Internet, you’ll find translation tips to create a translated book set for success.
The literary translation landscape is more dynamic and culturally rich than ever, and today we’d like to focus especially on English-to-Spanish translation, two of the most widely spoken languages in the world. As the English-speaking market remains the most significant for the publishing industry,
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As with many professions, people say translators “wear many hats” because their role extends far beyond simply translating words from one language to another. A translator—especially in the literary field—must play multiple roles at once, each requiring different skills and sensitivities,
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Behind every translated book lies a freelance literary translator—often overlooked, rarely credited, yet essential to a book’s journey into a foreign market. While their work might seem quiet and academic, and they tend to be greatly disregarded or taken for granted
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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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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?
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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
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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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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.
