securing a translation with a commercial publisher/Thank YOU

[Olga Zaslavsky]

Dear Ellen, Robert, and all those who have either answered my question or raised relevant questions.Many thanks to all of you.  Your replies were very helpful and informative.Best regards,Olga Zaslavsky, Ph.D.Davis Center

 
> 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
> 
> 
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> 
> > 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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