{"id":2028,"date":"2025-07-03T10:02:30","date_gmt":"2025-07-03T08:02:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/translation.elodiecolt.com\/?p=2028"},"modified":"2025-07-14T09:37:55","modified_gmt":"2025-07-14T07:37:55","slug":"warum-sind-buchuebersetzungen-so-kostspielig","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/translation.elodiecolt.com\/de\/why-is-book-translation-so-expensive\/","title":{"rendered":"Warum sind Buch\u00fcbersetzungen so kostspielig? Ein Blick hinter die Kulissen"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Reden wir \u00fcber Zahlen, denn fr\u00fcher oder sp\u00e4ter stellt sich jeder Autor diese Frage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph translation-block\">Als <strong>USA Today-Bestsellerautorin und muttersprachliche \u00dcbersetzerin<\/strong> biete ich ein <strong>komplettes \u00dcbersetzungspaket f\u00fcr 0,06 \u20ac pro Wort<\/strong> an. F\u00fcr einen Roman mit 100.000 W\u00f6rtern sind das insgesamt 6.000 \u20ac. Ja, das ist eine echte Investition, aber auch ein \u00e4u\u00dferst wettbewerbsf\u00e4higer Preis f\u00fcr eine hochspezialisierte, kreative und zeitintensive Dienstleistung.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph translation-block\">Um das mal zu verdeutlichen:  <strong>Einige hochkar\u00e4tige Literatur\u00fcbersetzer verlangen 0,25 \u20ac pro Wort<\/strong>. F\u00fcr einen Roman mit 100.000 W\u00f6rtern ergibt sich damit ein Betrag von 25.000 \u20ac. Selbst wenn sie einen Mengenrabatt anbieten, bist du immer noch bei den Kosten f\u00fcr einen Kleinwagen. Das kann sich niemand leisten. Deshalb  <strong>biete ich einen fairen, transparenten Preis an <\/strong>, der die Qualit\u00e4t, Kreativit\u00e4t und Sorgfalt widerspiegelt, die dein Buch verdient, vor allem, wenn du ernsthaft daran interessiert bist, dir eine dauerhafte Leserschaft in einem neuen Markt aufzubauen.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Wof\u00fcr bezahlst du eigentlich genau? Und warum kostet das so viel Zeit und M\u00fche? Ich zeige dir, was hinter den Kulissen so passiert.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-you-re-not-just-paying-for-a-translation-you-re-commissioning-a-new-book\"><strong>Du bezahlst nicht nur f\u00fcr eine \u00dcbersetzung. Du gibst ein neues Buch in Auftrag.<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Bei einer Buch\u00fcbersetzung geht es nicht einfach nur um einen mechanischen Wortaustausch. Es handelt sich um eine komplette kreative Neufassung.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Jeder Satz muss neu geschrieben werden, damit er fl\u00fcssig ist und seine Tonalit\u00e4t beibeh\u00e4lt. Humor, Emotionen, Rhythmus, Charakterstimme, vielleicht sogar Reime \u2013 alles muss in einer ganz neuen Sprache r\u00fcbergebracht werden. Stell dir das weniger wie \u00dcbersetzen vor, sondern eher wie das Ghostwriting einer neuen Version deines Buches. Dieses Niveau an Kreativit\u00e4t, K\u00f6nnen und Fachwissen ist hier gefragt.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-my-price-includes-editing-and-proofing-no-hidden-costs\"><strong>Mein Preis beinhaltet Lektorat und Korrektorat. Keine versteckten Kosten.<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Wenn du schon mal einen Korrektor oder Lektor f\u00fcr dein Buch engagiert hast, wei\u00dft du, dass sich die Kosten schnell summieren.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph translation-block\">Auf dem deutschen Markt verlangen professionelle Korrektoren oft bis zu 2.000 \u20ac f\u00fcr ein 100.000 W\u00f6rter langes Manuskript. Mein Full-Service-Angebot f\u00fcr Buch\u00fcbersetzungen <strong> umfasst sowohl das Lektorat als auch das Korrektorat<\/strong>  (von Menschen durchgef\u00fchrt, nicht von Maschinen), sodass dein finalisiertes Buch sofort ver\u00f6ffentlicht werden kann.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-blurb-translation-and-title-research-are-included\"><strong>\u00dcbersetzung von Klappentext und Titelrecherche sind inbegriffen<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Das Schreiben von Klappentexten ist echt eine Kunst. Und sie zu \u00fcbersetzen ist noch schwieriger.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph translation-block\">Ich \u00fcbersetze nicht einfach nur Wort f\u00fcr Wort. Ich \u00fcberarbeite den Text, damit er ein <strong>neues Publikum emotional anspricht<\/strong>. Das gilt auch f\u00fcr den Titel. Ich recherchiere Rhythmus, Tonfall, Markttauglichkeit und f\u00fchre Recherchen zum Thema <strong>Titelschutz<\/strong> in Deutschland durch (ja, das gibt's wirklich. Mehr dazu findest du in meinem Blogbeitrag <strong><em><a href=\"https:\/\/translation.elodiecolt.com\/de\/veroeffentlichen-in-deutschland\/\" target=\"_self\">Gesetzliche Anforderungen f\u00fcr Publikationen in Deutschland\n<\/a><\/em><\/strong>).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Bei l\u00e4ngeren Reihen kann die \u00dcbersetzung des Titels schon ein kleines Projekt f\u00fcr sich sein.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-you-re-getting-up-to-3-months-of-full-time-work\"><strong>Du bekommst die Leistung von einem 3-monatigen Vollzeit-Job<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph translation-block\">Lass uns mal einen Schritt zur\u00fcckgehen. 100.000 W\u00f6rter in 10\u201312 Wochen = <strong>ungef\u00e4hr 2,5 bis 3 Monate Arbeit.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Dazu geh\u00f6ren:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Wenn ich es zeitlich unterbringen kann, lese ich das Buch oder die Reihe, bevor ich beginne<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Software-Setups (Translation Memory, Termbase, etc.)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Laufende Kommunikation mit dir<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Mehrere \u00dcberarbeitungen<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Koordination mit Lektoren<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">W\u00fcrde es um das Ghostwriting eines neuen Buches im gleichen Zeitrahmen gehen, w\u00e4ren 6.000 \u20ac ein Schn\u00e4ppchen.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-i-flag-mistakes-and-ask-questions\"><strong>Ich markiere Fehler und stelle Fragen<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph translation-block\">Selbst wenn du mir ein makelloses Manuskript schickst, entdecke ich noch Tippfehler, merkw\u00fcrdige S\u00e4tze oder fehlende Infos, die die \u00dcbersetzung beeinflussen k\u00f6nnten. <strong>Ich rate nicht einfach. Ich frage nach.<\/strong> Du erh\u00e4ltst Notizen, in denen ich Unstimmigkeiten markiere oder um Klarheit bitte, um Interpretationsfehler zu vermeiden.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-formatting-isn-t-just-copy-paste\"><strong>Beim Formatieren geht es nicht nur um Kopieren und Einf\u00fcgen<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph translation-block\">Jede Sprache hat ihre eigenen Regeln f\u00fcr Zeichensetzung, Layout und Typografie. Egal, ob ich vom Englischen ins Deutsche \u00fcbersetze oder umgekehrt, <strong>das Manuskript muss sorgf\u00e4ltig neu formatiert werden<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Dazu geh\u00f6ren:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Anpassen von Anf\u00fchrungszeichen an die Zielsprache<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Gedankenstriche, Auslassungspunkte und Apostrophe optimieren<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Einheitliche Abst\u00e4nde und Zeilenumbr\u00fcche<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph translation-block\">Diese Details m\u00f6gen banal erscheinen, aber sie machen einen gro\u00dfen Unterschied, wenn es darum geht, <strong>wie \"poliert\" und professionell dein finales Buch aussieht<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-no-hidden-fees-or-surprises\"><strong>Keine versteckten Kosten oder \u00dcberraschungen<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph translation-block\">Was ich anbiete, ist was du bezahlst. <strong>Mein Preis umfasst ein Komplettpaket<\/strong>: Lektorat, Korrektorat, Formatierung, \u00dcbersetzung des Klappentextes, \u00dcbersetzung des Titels und sogar die PayPal-Geb\u00fchren. Du musst nicht mit unerwarteten Zusatzkosten oder \u201eExtras\u201c mitten im Projekt rechnen. <strong>Transparente Preise von Anfang an<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-bottom-line-it-s-an-investment-not-just-a-service\"><strong>Fazit: Es ist eine Investition, nicht blo\u00df eine Dienstleistung.<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Du kaufst keine digitale Datei. Du beauftragst eine fesselnde, kulturell angepasste Version deines Buches, die sich f\u00fcr neue Leser wie ein Original anf\u00fchlt. So baust du Vertrauen und eine Fangemeinde auf und erzielst tats\u00e4chliche Verk\u00e4ufe in neuen M\u00e4rkten.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-curious-about-my-step-by-step-process\"><strong>Willst du wissen, wie mein Prozess genau aussieht?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph translation-block\">Sieh dir meinen Post an: <a href=\"https:\/\/translation.elodiecolt.com\/de\/buchuebersetzung-in-10-schritten\/\" target=\"_self\"><em>Mein Buch\u00fcbersetzungsprozess in 10 Schritten\n<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-ready-to-bring-your-book-to-a-new-audience\"><strong>Bereit, dein Buch einem neuen Publikum vorzustellen?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph translation-block\">Wenn du ernsthaft einen neuen Markt erschlie\u00dfen m\u00f6chtest und <strong>eine \u00dcbersetzerin suchst, die dein Buch wie ihr eigenes hegt und pflegt<\/strong>, dann nimm <strong><em><a href=\"https:\/\/translation.elodiecolt.com\/de\/kontakt\/\" target=\"_self\">hier<\/a><\/em><\/strong> mit mir Kontakt auf. Ich freue mich darauf, mehr \u00fcber dein Projekt zu erfahren!<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Let&#8217;s talk numbers, because sooner or later, every author asks this question. As a USA Today bestselling author and native German translator, I offer a full-service translation package at 0.06\u20ac per word. For a 100,000-word novel, that totals 6,000\u20ac. Yes, that&#8217;s a real investment, but it&#8217;s also an extremely competitive rate for a highly specialized, [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":2030,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_et_pb_use_builder":"off","_et_pb_old_content":"<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Let's talk numbers, because sooner or later, every author asks this question.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>As a <strong>USA Today bestselling author and native German translator<\/strong>, I offer a <strong>full-service translation package at 0.06\u20ac per word<\/strong>. For a 100,000-word novel, that totals 6,000\u20ac. Yes, that's a real investment, but it's also an extremely competitive rate for a highly specialized, creative, and time-intensive service.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>To put things in perspective: <strong>some high-end literary translators charge 0.25\u20ac per word<\/strong>. For a 100K-word novel, that would be 25,000\u20ac. Even if they offer a volume discount, you're still looking at the price of a small car. No one can afford that. That's why <strong>I offer a fair, transparent rate<\/strong> that reflects the level of quality, creativity, and care your book deserves, especially if you're serious about building a lasting readership in a new market.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>So what are you actually paying for? And why does it take that much time and effort? Let me show you what goes on behind the scenes.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:separator -->\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n<!-- \/wp:separator -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading -->\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-you-re-not-just-paying-for-a-translation-you-re-commissioning-a-new-book\"><strong>You're Not Just Paying for a Translation. You're Commissioning a New Book<\/strong><\/h2>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Translating a novel isn't a mechanical word swap. It's a complete creative rewrite.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Every sentence has to be restructured for flow, clarity, and tone. Humor, emotion, rhythm, character voice, maybe even rhymes\u2014everything needs to be captured in a brand-new language. Think of it less like translating, and more like ghostwriting a new version of your book. That's the level of creativity, skill, and expertise involved.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading -->\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-my-price-includes-editing-and-proofing-no-hidden-costs\"><strong>My Price Includes Editing and Proofing. No Hidden Costs<\/strong><\/h2>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>If you've ever hired a proofreader or editor for your original book, you already know those costs add up quickly.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>In the German market, professional proofreaders often charge up to 2,000\u20ac for a 100K-word manuscript. My full-service book translation<strong> includes both editing and proofing<\/strong> (by a human, not a machine), so your final book is ready for publication.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading -->\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-blurb-translation-and-title-research-are-built-in\"><strong>Blurb Translation and Title Research Are Built In<\/strong><\/h2>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Blurb writing is an art. Translating one is even trickier.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>I don't just translate your blurb word-for-word. I rework the language to make it <strong>emotionally gripping for a new audience<\/strong>. Same goes for the title. I research rhythm, tone, market fit, and even <strong>title protection laws<\/strong> in Germany (Yep, that\u2019s a real thing. For more info, read my blog post <strong><em><a href=\"https:\/\/translation.elodiecolt.com\/legal-requirements-for-publishing-in-germany\/\">Legal Requirements for Publishing in Germany<\/a><\/em><\/strong>).<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>For longer series, title translation alone can become its own mini project.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading -->\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-you-re-getting-up-to-3-months-of-full-time-work\"><strong>You're Getting Up to 3 Months of Full-Time Work<\/strong><\/h2>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Let's zoom out for a second. 100,000 words over 10\u201312 weeks = <strong>roughly 2.5 to 3 months of work<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>This includes:<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:list -->\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li>If time allows it, reading the book or series before I start<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li>Software setup (Translation Memory, Termbase, etc.)<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li>Ongoing communication with you<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li>Multiple polishing drafts<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li>Coordination with editors<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item --><\/ul>\n<!-- \/wp:list -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>If we were talking about ghostwriting an original book over the same time frame, 6,000\u20ac would be a steal.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading -->\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-i-flag-mistakes-and-ask-questions\"><strong>I Flag Mistakes and Ask Questions<\/strong><\/h2>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Even if you send me a polished manuscript, I'll still catch typos, awkward sentences, or missing context that would affect the translation. <strong>I don\u2019t just guess. I ask.<\/strong> You'll get notes where I flag issues or ask for clarification to avoid misinterpretation.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading -->\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-formatting-isn-t-just-copy-paste\"><strong>Formatting Isn't Just Copy-Paste<\/strong><\/h2>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Every language has its own rules when it comes to punctuation, layout, and typography. Whether I'm translating from English to German or the other way around, the <strong>manuscript needs careful reformatting<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>This includes:<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:list -->\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li>Adjusting quotation marks to fit the target language<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li>Tweaking em dashes, ellipses, and apostrophes<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li>Ensuring consistent spacing and line breaks<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item --><\/ul>\n<!-- \/wp:list -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>These details might seem small, but they make a big difference in <strong>how polished and professional your final book looks<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading -->\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-no-hidden-fees-or-surprises\"><strong>No Hidden Fees or Surprises<\/strong><\/h2>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>What I quote is what you pay. <strong>My price includes the whole package<\/strong>: editing, proofing, formatting, blurb translation, title translation, and even PayPal's transaction fees. You won't get hit with unexpected add-ons or \u201cextras\u201d halfway through the project. <strong>Transparent pricing from the start.<\/strong><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading -->\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-bottom-line-it-s-an-investment-not-just-a-service\"><strong>Bottom Line: It's an Investment, Not Just a Service<\/strong><\/h2>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>You're not buying a digital file. You're commissioning an immersive, culturally adapted version of your novel that feels native to new readers. That's how you build trust, fanbases, and get actual sales in new markets.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading -->\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-curious-about-my-step-by-step-process\"><strong>Curious About My Step-by-Step Process?<\/strong><\/h2>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Check out my post: <a href=\"https:\/\/translation.elodiecolt.com\/book-translation-process\/\"><em>My Book Translation Process in 10 Steps<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:separator -->\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n<!-- \/wp:separator -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading -->\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-ready-to-bring-your-book-to-a-new-audience\"><strong>Ready to Bring Your Book to a New Audience?<\/strong><\/h2>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>If you\u2019re serious about entering a new market and <strong>want a translator who treats your book like her own<\/strong>, get in touch with me <strong><em><a href=\"https:\/\/translation.elodiecolt.com\/contact\/\">here<\/a><\/em><\/strong>. 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