Why this class?

◻ Is the cost holding you back?

◻ Do you have intermediate self-publishing experience and have plateaued with your earnings?

◻ Are you lost on where... and how to publish in foreign markets?

◻ Have no clue how to find a translator?

◻ Are you wondering if translations really are this hard and time consuming?

◻ I'm overwhelmed! German, French... Which way should I go?

◻ Worried you're losing the chance to multiply your income in foreign markets?

I WAS THERE! I knew I wanted to do translations, but didn't know how. So I figured it myself. I got lost... a lot! But I learned the ins-and-outs of DIY foreign publishing and now I'm going to share what I've learned from you!

WHO SHOULD TAKE THIS CLASS:

• Authors who are indie published or traditionally published and own foreign rights.

Those who want to Do-It-Yourself but...

• Don't know how to start
• Don't know where to find good translators
• Don't know how to pick a GOOD translator
• Don't know how to make the finished product sale-ready
• Don't know how to organize their time to tackle it
• Don't know how to project manage so many pieces
• Pretty much, are overwhelmed by the entire idea of translations

This is a Translations 101 level class. It is for beginners to TRANSLATIONS, not to SELF-PUBLISHING.

No translation knowledge + no self-published books/abilities =
NO to this class, take the Brick-By-Brick class instead!

You should have at least one series or several standalone titles published prior to starting translations, which means you have at least intermediate knowledge of self-publishing.

No translation knowledge + Intermediate self-publishing abilities =
YES to this class

If you have already hired and worked with a translator and self-published books in a foreign language, you’re not a beginner and this class is most likely not for you.

DIY Translations will help you map your way through this foreign process.

In this class, you will learn:

◻ How to double, triple or quadruple the size of your backlist to earn more money

◻ A streamlined translations publishing process to save time and money

◻ How it’s possible to write less and make more

◻ When is the right time to start translations

◻ Why foreign translations is consistent passive income every month

◻ How to find a quality translator for any language

◻ How much to pay for translations and editing

◻ How to use English marketing skills for foreign books

◻ Foreign publishing tips

◻ Thrifty marketing strategies

After this class, you will be able to:

◻ Grow your backlist with the books you've already written

◻ Potentially double, triple and even quadruple your passive income!

◻ Grow a rabid & loyal audience in each language

◻ Keep your foreign rights

◻ Find quality translators and editors

◻ Feel confident when negotiating contracts, schedules & payments

◻ Become an efficient and savvy formatter and publisher of your own foreign titles

◻ Know which languages are best for you and your books

◻ De-stress from the possibility of getting ripped off

◻ Know how to—step-by-step—turn your English books into a multi-language hit with readers all over the world

◻ Take advantage of lower competition while you can. Readers are waiting for you!

FAQs

When does this course start and end?

The class is self-paced and there is no end date.

Is this class for me?

This is a Translations 101 level class. It is for beginners to TRANSLATIONS, not to SELF-PUBLISHING.

No translation knowledge + no self-published books/abilities =
NO to this class, take the Brick-By-Brick class instead!

You should have at least one series or multiple standalone books published prior to starting translations, which means you have at least intermediate knowledge of self-publishing.

No translation knowledge + Intermediate self-publishing abilities =
YES to this class

If you have already hired and worked with a translator and self-published books in a foreign language, you’re not a beginner and this class is most likely not for you.

Why should I DIY (Do It Yourself) instead of selling my foreign language rights?

Only you can say for sure which is a better fit for you: DIY or selling your foreign language rights.

DIY has up-front expenses and plenty of project management, but swift royalty returns you don't share.

While there are no up-front expenses or project management work when rights are sold to a foreign publisher, it can take 18 months to 2 years for them to publish your first foreign title. Also, payment structures may push royalty delivery another 6 months past that. It could be 2.5 years before you see any income. Then it is most likely 35% (or less, especially if using an agent) instead of 70% (current retailer royalty split).

On top of that, if you've sold your foreign rights, you still need to personally set up a mailing list, a section of your web site with your foreign titles and other author branding features...all in secondary languages (for which you need a translator).

If you intend to sell your foreign rights, this class is not for you.

This class is specifically for DIY-ers and includes the author branding in secondary languages.