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Authors benefit greatly from book localization services, as it allows them to reach audiences worldwide. It’s a challenging task, but our experienced linguists with over 5 years of translation expertise will go above and beyond to meet your book localization needs. We don’t simply translate word for word; we also adapt words, pictures, and illustrations to suit different cultures and social norms.
Types of Book Translation Services
We offer various types of book localization services
Choose Your Book Translation Services
As a professional book translation company, GTE Localize provides three translation plans, allowing you to always meet your cost targets or demands.
Standard Plan
Translation Only
(2-eye principle)
One native translator is assigned to translate and self-review your book content.
- This approach generally produces a readable translation.
- There may be some minor errors.
- It is the most cost-effective option and is recommended for internal materials or one-time-use content.
Pro Plan
Translation + Editing
(4-eye principle)
The book is translated by one native translator before being revised by another editor.
- Involving two native linguists ensures a polished and error-free translated book.
- This option balances quality, cost, and turnaround time effectively.
- It should be used for book localization.
Premium Plan
Translation + Editing + Proofreading
(6-eye principle)
Your book is carried out by three native linguists, who will perform the three steps: translating, editing, and proofreading.
- Three native linguists ensure a perfect and publish-ready book.
- This option is the most expensive but offers the highest quality.
- It is recommended for critical marketing materials and highly visible book content.
Our Book Translation Process
Follow these steps to get cost-saving book localization services from GTE Localize
11:1 Consultation
11:1 Consultation
- Share your original book and specific requirements with GTE Localize.
- Our consultant team will analyze and provide a customized book translation solution based on your desired language pairs, content, and budget.
2Project Confirmation
2Project Confirmation
- Once you approve our book translation package, both parties confirm and complete administrative steps such as NDA, contract, and deposit.
3Project Kick-off
3Project Kick-off
Our Project Managers will:
- Thoroughly read the book to understand the plot, characters, writing tone, and style.
- Prepare linguistic materials like Glossary, Style guide, Termbase, etc.
- Select the most suitable CAT or localization platform.
- Assign native translators for the project.
- Create a timeline for the project.
4TEP
4TEP
- Your book will be translated by a native translator, and the translated content will be edited and proofread by other native linguists.
5Quality Assurance
5Quality Assurance
- QA tools such as X-bench will be used to identify potential errors.
- Our linguists will review the QA report and fix true positive errors. This process repeats until the QA report only contains false-positive errors.
6Formatting
6Formatting
- Our localization engineers use photo-imaging software to correctly place text and graphics together.
7In-context Testing
7In-context Testing
- Our testers will act as the actual audience and review the laid-out files to ensure any possible errors are eliminated.
8Feedback implementation & Final delivery
8Feedback implementation & Final delivery
- We deliver the translated content and make suitable changes based on your feedback.
- Finally, we submit the final version to you.
GTE Localize - Professional Book Translation Partner
GTE Localize offers qualified book translation solutions with a team of talented native translators and subject-matter experts.
Top 3 Translation Agency on GoodFirms.co
Our commitment lies in delivering quality work and ensuring customer satisfaction. As a recommended translation agency on the Goodfirms platform, we provide customized, cost-saving, and innovative book localization services for global businesses.
Affordable Book Translation Cost
We strive to provide affordable book translation costs without compromising on quality. With GTE Localize, you can receive high-quality book translation services at a special price.
Strict Quality Assurance Process
Our strict quality assurance measures include performing the QA round by XBench for 100% of our projects or conducting internal LQA rounds for large-volume projects, all covered by GTE Localize.
Technology Applied Translation Process
Technology is an integral part of our book translation and localization services. We utilize Translation and Localization Management Platforms, CAT Tools, and Quality Control Tools to deliver accurate and efficient translations at a low cost.
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Book Translation Case Study
See how we have supported our clients in successfully localizing their books into the target languages.
PROJECT SUMMARY
This is a 51-chapter memoir book transcreation project for a Vietnamese American client. This client is the book author who wrote his memorial book in English and wanted to transcreate it into Vietnamese to share with his family and relatives in Vietnam.
PROJECT HIGHLIGHTS
• Language pair: English to Vietnamese
• Type of Content: Memoir Book
• Service: Transcreation
• Volume: 79,000 words
• Duration: Nov 2019 – March 2021
• Industries: Book, Personal Project
Languages We Translate
As a trustworthy translation agency, GTE Localize provides book translation and localization services in various languages to give your business budget-saving solutions. Contact our team for other languages.
Reasons to Have Professional Book Translation Services
Using professional book translation services is highly recommended because:
Widen Audience Reach
Translating books into multiple languages allows authors to reach a wider audience and increase revenue. Best-selling books should be available in various languages to enhance their popularity and appeal to a broader audience.
Increase Sales and Rankings
An increased audience leads to higher revenue and garners praise for the author's valuable book. It is essential for highly-rated books and best-sellers to be accessible in multiple languages to enhance their popularity and cultivate the audience's affection for the work.
Enjoy Reduced Competition
Authors equipped with translation services can effortlessly introduce their books to a global audience, gaining a competitive advantage and connecting with potential readers who might not have access to translated editions.
Book Translation Services Q&A
To determine the cost of a book translation project, we consider several factors:
- Project size: We typically provide pricing based on the word count or character count.
- Services required: The translation option you choose (Translation Only, Translation and Editing, or Translation + Editing + Proofreading) will affect the price.
- Industry expertise: Specialized knowledge required for certain subjects may impact the cost.
Feel free to contact our experts for a free quote and more information.
Turnaround times for book translation projects depend on factors like complexity, content types, document format, and word/character count.
In most cases, our translators can accurately translate 8,000 – 10,000 words/characters per business day for book projects. For example, a 10,000-word English-to-Korean book translation may take 1 to 1.5 working days.
For detailed turnaround times tailored to your specific project, please contact our localization experts.
To assess the quality of our book translation services and our industry experience, consider the following:
- We offer a free 300-word test to showcase our error-free translations.
- You can review our previous book translation projects and use filters to find similar projects.
- Check our list of clients and filter by business specialty.
- Learn about our QA and QC processes for translation and localization projects.
- We can provide CVs of linguists with relevant experience in your field.
If you have complex requirements and prefer a personal discussion, please reach out to us for tailored solutions.
Yes, as a professional book translation company, we prioritize the confidentiality of your materials throughout and after the translation process. We provide a non-disclosure agreement (NDA) to ensure the confidentiality of your content.
Our staff and translators involved in the project are required to sign the NDA before commencing any translation services.
We accept the following payment methods: bank transfers, cash, Paypal, and Payoneer. Supported currencies include the US Dollar, Euro, and Singapore Dollar. If you prefer to make payments in a different currency, please contact our team for assistance.
GTE Localize has extensive experience and a team of certified linguists capable of delivering high-quality translations in various book genres, including technical books, travel books, literature and cultural books, course books, wine & spirit books, coffee table books, cooking books, fiction books, magazines, newspapers, self-help books, children’s books, art books, biography books, and more.
GTE Localize ensures the utmost quality in our book translation services. This commitment extends to all content translated by us, regardless of the service, deadline, or price. We back our book translation services with a lifetime warranty, assuring you of our dedication to excellence. Should you encounter any issues with your book translation and localization, simply reach out to our team via email, and we will provide complimentary re-editing to address the concerns.
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