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Self-Publishing in German
Book • 2021
Skye MacKinnon's 'Self-Publishing in German' provides step-by-step guidance for indie authors who want to translate and publish books for German-speaking markets.
The book covers legal and cultural differences (title protection, the Impressum), how to find and contract translators, realistic translation costs, and quality-assurance workflows including AI-assisted translation.
It also explains distribution channels unique to the region (the Tolino Alliance, Skoobe, libraries), why IngramSpark often fails for German bookstores, and marketing approaches such as BuchDeals, LovelyBooks, BookTok and the importance of pre-orders.
The work draws on the author's extensive hands-on experience publishing many titles in German and aims to help authors make informed decisions about investment, format, and promotion for that market.
The book covers legal and cultural differences (title protection, the Impressum), how to find and contract translators, realistic translation costs, and quality-assurance workflows including AI-assisted translation.
It also explains distribution channels unique to the region (the Tolino Alliance, Skoobe, libraries), why IngramSpark often fails for German bookstores, and marketing approaches such as BuchDeals, LovelyBooks, BookTok and the importance of pre-orders.
The work draws on the author's extensive hands-on experience publishing many titles in German and aims to help authors make informed decisions about investment, format, and promotion for that market.
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Self-Publishing in German: How to Translate, Distribute, and Market Your Books with Skye MacKinnon
