For non-fiction where voice is secondary to information, a hybrid AI-plus-human-editing approach can work at reduced cost. For fiction, memoir, children's books, or any work where voice is the product, we do not recommend this approach; the gap between AI translation and literary translation is large enough that the editing required amounts to a rewrite. We offer the hybrid option for appropriate projects with full transparency about its limitations.

TEP stands for Translation, Editing, Proofreading. Translation alone is reviewed by one person, the translator, who shares the same blindspot problem as any writer reviewing their own work. The editing stage is a second bilingual professional checking the translation against the source for accuracy and flow. The proofreading stage is a final check of the target-language text. All three stages are required for a publication-ready translated manuscript.

For a standard novel (60,000–80,000 words): approximately 6–10 weeks from project start to final delivery, 4–6 weeks for the primary translation, 1–2 weeks for bilingual editing, and 1 week for the final proofread and author review. Shorter non-fiction books can be completed in 4–6 weeks. We provide a specific timeline at the start of every project.

Yes, each format of each language edition requires its own ISBN. A 70,000-word novel translated into Spanish and published as a paperback and an eBook requires two new ISBNs (Spanish print and Spanish eBook). Each translated edition is also listed as a completely separate title on KDP and other distribution platforms, with its own title, description, and keywords written in the target language.

For most English-language self-published authors, Spanish is the most widely reaching first translation, covering the US Hispanic market, Latin America, and Spain. Germany is the largest European market for book sales volume. The right choice depends on your genre and where your book's themes resonate most culturally. We honestly advise on this during the free consultation, based on your specific book.

You own 100% of the copyright in the translated edition. The translator holds no rights in the finished manuscript; copyright transfers to you upon project completion as documented in the project agreement. You are free to publish the translated edition on any platform, in any territory, under any arrangement you choose.