Works in Translation: US Editors Discuss Acquisitions and Marketing Challenges
Editors acquiring works for translation into English look for compelling manuscripts and for works with a good track record in their native language.
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The Market May Now Be Ready: Translation for Self-Published Authors
Since Amazon advertising is available in its Germany, France, Spain, and Italy storefronts, gamble on translations is more likely to pay off.
India: The Big English-Language Market to Watch
As English-language authors look to expand their range, working in other English-language markets is an important tactic.
Translation Is Making Nobody Rich, Survey Shows
The news from Palatium and Storytel indicates that the industry can’t depend on the reach of English to get around the need for translation.
Closing Image: December 14, 2016
A new report that maps translated fiction across the many languages in Europe includes a chart showing the bestselling career path of Stieg Larsson by language.
Links of Interest: July 27, 2016
Links of interest to publishing industry insiders, including an assessment of NetGalley for indie authors.
Links of Interest: May 4, 2016
Harlequin will shut down its Blaze imprint in June 2017, but rights will not revert to authors, since titles will continue to sell direct to consumer. The Harlequin press release also states that, at the same time, print and ebook versions of titles under Harlequin’s Romance and Historical imprints will only be available through direct-to-consumer online channels … Read more
Hot Sheet Index: December 30, 2015
The Hot Sheet Index reviewed publishers in translation and the statistics for adults under 32 who don’t pay for TV.
AmazonCrossing Open to Submissions from Authors Worldwide
Just as Frankfurt Book Fair was getting underway, AmazonCrossing announced a $10 million commitment to translating books into English.
Profile: Athina Papa
Founding owner and president of Language+ Literary Translations, LLC.