Author guides
Plain answers to the questions authors ask us most.
Each guide explains one part of international publishing, with the limits stated honestly and links to the service that covers it.
Rights · 8 min read
How international rights licensing works for authors
A plain explanation of how translation and territorial rights are licensed, what a licence contains, and which terms an author should read twice.
Translation · 6 min read
What to prepare before translating a book
A practical checklist for authors commissioning a translation: the final text, a style brief, names and terms, and the questions a translator will ask.
Audio · 7 min read
How audiobook production works
From script preparation and narrator casting to recording, editing, mastering and retailer checks: the stages of producing an audiobook.
Distribution · 6 min read
What authors should know about global distribution
How print-on-demand, ebook and wholesale distribution reach international retailers and libraries, and what authors control in the process.
Distribution · 5 min read
How book metadata affects discoverability
Titles, subtitles, subject codes, keywords, contributor names and descriptions: how each metadata field helps readers and librarians find a book.
Author safety · 6 min read
Questions to ask before choosing a publishing partner
The questions every author should ask a publisher, agent or publishing-services company before paying or signing, and the answers to expect.
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