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108601 (X) Germany Local time: 18:11 German to English
Mar 12, 2007
I have recently completed a sample chapter for an author of a short novel. He likes my translation (Ger > Eng) and would like me to proceed with the whole book.
We haven\'t approached a publisher yet and I would like to know what rates / conditions I can expect from UK publishers in general, especially re. name on cover / royalty payments / rates I should be charging (per page or per word?).
Any advice would be much appreciated.
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nordiste France Local time: 18:11 English to French + ...
Contact original publisher first
Mar 12, 2007
Is the novel already published in the original language ? If so, you should check with the publisher if the tranlastion rights have been sold, and to which publisher. For contract and conditions, contact an association of writers. The literary translator is similar to a writer regarding copyrights issues.
Literary translation is usually paid per standard page ("standard "variying depending on country !), in form of a fixed flat fee covering the translation work (1/3 at the... See more
Is the novel already published in the original language ? If so, you should check with the publisher if the tranlastion rights have been sold, and to which publisher. For contract and conditions, contact an association of writers. The literary translator is similar to a writer regarding copyrights issues.
Literary translation is usually paid per standard page ("standard "variying depending on country !), in form of a fixed flat fee covering the translation work (1/3 at the beginning, 1/3 at time of delivery and 1/3 at time of publication, after all the editing has been made and the translator has made a last check before mass printing) plus additional royalties depending of the sales (think Harry Potter !) . ▲ Collapse
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Giles Watson Italy Local time: 18:11 Italian to English
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The Translators Association
Mar 12, 2007
The Translators Association has useful information on that sort of stuff for the UK market:
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