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Can you translate books with ChatGpt or Google Translate? Most authors and publishers know that the answer is that you technically can use AI-generated translations, but the results are deeply disappointing. However, what happens when you think you have hired a human translator and end up publishing a book that was very poorly translated with …
Florence dethrones Paris as the city of love this weekend. RARE (acronym for Romance Authors and Readers Events) Florence 2023, the event that brings together the top writers of domestic and foreign romance novels and their most loyal readers, will take place at the Fortezza da Basso next Friday, February 22, and Saturday, February 23. …
How to design your book cover: quick guide Table of Contents Decide what you want your cover to convey Select the platform and genre for your book’s publication Study your competitors and get inspiration Select a style Select fonts for the cover Select a color scheme Choose what will go on your cover Create a …
In the realm of literature, a book’s title plays a vital role and effectively translating or adapting book titles is of the essence to ensure the book’s success in foreign markets. The book title serves as the gateway, the first impression that entices readers to delve into the pages within. A well-crafted title captures the …
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As book translations are becoming increasingly popular among small publishing companies as well as self-publishing authors, it is important to understand the different contracts used in this field. Choosing the right book translation contracts can ensure the long lasting value of your investment. When hiring a European literary translator for languages such as Italian, German …
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Despite the famous saying urging us not to judge books by their covers, this is what we tend to do. A book’s cover is often the first thing a reader sees, and it can make or break their decision to pick up and read the book. This is why cover design is so important. A …
2022 was a slightly negative year for publishing in Italy, but there is one part of the market that is clearly bucking the trend: romance novels. The figures shown in a recent article of Il Giornale della Libreria speak for themselves. While the sales of books of various kinds decreased by 2.3%, the sales of …
After a long hiatus due to the Covid pandemic, events like public books signings are coming back, including massive events like RARE Florence 2023. Romance Author & Readers Events brought RARE to Italy for the first time in 2018 when they held RARE in Rome, with a reprise in the same city the following year. …
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There are pros and cons to translating books through royalty-based translation platforms such as Babelcube. For indie authors who believe they can expand their readership without upfront costs, the low threshold of such translation platforms is obviously appealing. However, our personal experience is that the negatives of this business model far outweigh the positives, even …
The role of social media in promoting books was the subject of a recent panel discussion among book publishers in Italy. While the importance of viral trends is undeniable, it is not clear that the traditional publishing world knows how to deal with them. “The role of social media is definitely growing today, not only …
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