ODP: [SEELANGS] securing a translation with a commercial publisher

[W. Martin]

Dear Olga, in addition to Mr. Chandler’s advice I would also suggest that
you get to know different publishers’ lists and only approach those whose
other published titles indicate they would make a good home for the book
you’re proposing. When querying an editor, it also helps to show that you’re
familiar with what they publish and why their readers would be interested in
your book. Also, don’t knock the non-commercial publishers! Cheers, Bill
Martin

 

PS – Trident Media Group is one New York-based agency that has a Russian
partner. Mostly they seem to be packaging nonfiction books for the US
market, but they seem to be open as well to fiction “that can travel.” 

 

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[mailto:SEELANGS at bama.ua.edu] W imieniu Robert Chandler
Wysłano: Monday, February 22, 2010 12:22 PM
Do: SEELANGS at bama.ua.edu
Temat: Re: [SEELANGS] securing a translation with a commercial publisher

 

Dear Olga and all,

 

I don't have an agent myself and I don't think I know any translators who

do.  Somehow it doesn't seem necessary, and I don't think agents would be

very interested anyway, given how little most translators earn.

 

Most editors are sent vast amounts of material.  So try to imagine yourself

in the place of a tired, jaded editor!  I suggest sending some short, lively

extract.  If possible, get it published in some magazine or website

beforehand - this will give you a little more credibility.  And a few

extracts from reviews will probably help.

 

Good luck!

 

Robert

 

 

 

 

> Does one need a literary agent to secure a translation with a commercial

> publisher?Any detailed tips about negotiating a translation with a
perspective

> publisher would be greatly appreciated.Many thanks,

> Olga Zaslavsky,Ph.D.Davis Center

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