Foreign Rights, Translations, and Global Markets When most authors picture their book release, they often imagine holding the first copy in their hands, seeing their name on Amazon, or walking past a shelf in their local bookstore. But the truth is, the world of publishing is much bigger than a single market. Beyond English-language editions and local distribution lies a vast opportunity—foreign rights, translations, and international markets.

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