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Learn how to get your books translated, find professional translators, and grow your author brand in international markets.
Foreign Rights Agents and Marketplaces
Published on June 26, 2026 by Randall Wood
Direct outreach to foreign publishers works, but it takes real time and a strong pitch package most authors don't have ready. This guide covers when an agent or rights marketplace is worth the cost, what these services typically charge, and how the hybrid self-negotiate-or-hand-off model actually works.
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Choosing Your First Translation Market
Published on June 26, 2026 by Randall Wood
With dozens of languages and territories to choose from, picking the wrong first market wastes real time and money. This guide covers how to use existing reader data, genre fit, and realistic market sizing to choose a translation market worth testing first.
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AI Translation Tools for Indie Authors
Published on June 26, 2026 by Randall Wood
AI translation tools have meaningfully lowered the cost barrier to testing a new language market. This guide covers what Kindle Translate and DeepL can realistically do for indie authors today, and where human review remains genuinely necessary.
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Selling Translation Rights
Published on June 26, 2026 by Randall Wood
Selling translation rights means licensing — not giving away — permission for a foreign publisher to produce and sell your book in their market. This guide covers the contract terms that matter, typical royalty rates and advances, and the real paths to finding buyers as an indie author.
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Working With a Translator
Published on June 26, 2026 by Randall Wood
If you're producing your own translated edition rather than licensing rights to a foreign publisher, you'll need a translator. This guide covers real pricing, the flat-fee-versus-royalty-split decision, and what a fair contract actually looks like for both sides.
Full Guide: Working With a Translator
Foreign & Translation Rights for Indie Authors
Published on June 26, 2026 by Randall Wood
Your book's earning potential doesn't end at the English-speaking market. This section covers what foreign and translation rights are, how indie authors can sell or produce them, and what to realistically expect at every step.
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