In 2013, I set out to experiment with doing royalty split deals with translators.
In 2014, I self-published books in German, Spanish and Italian having learned a great deal along the way!
In 2017, I withdrew my self-published translations – mainly because I couldn't maintain marketing in languages I couldn't speak or understand.
I decided to focus on rights licensing through my imprint, Curl Up Press.
Here are my lessons learned, interviews with my translators and tips for you if you want to embark on a similar adventure …
How I work with translators – this is the page I used to set out my requirements for working with translators
German
The intricacies of German translation and tips on finding a translator
Digital only deals, translating into German and the launch of Desecration-Verletzung
How to self-publish in German. Lessons learned from Pentecost in translation.
How to self-publish in German. Interview with Matthias Matting.
Spanish
Translation for authors plus Profanación in Spanish
Italian
Self-publishing in Italian, tips for translation and the launch of Profanazione
