OPEN READING PERIOD FOR Works IN TRANSLATION
submit July 1 - july 31
Sarabande is pleased to offer an open reading period for works of poetry, fiction, and literary nonfiction in translation.
ELIGIBILITY
Publication of a translated work is contingent upon the agreement to grant English language rights and other contractual terms. Employees and board members of Sarabande are not eligible. Sarabande reserves the right to reject any submitted manuscript or to withdraw a publication offer if contractual obligations are not met.
It is highly recommended that those who intend to submit a proposal familiarize themselves with Sarabande’s catalog. You can find some of our bilingual titles and works in translation to the right.
Submission REQUIREMENTS
Translators wishing to submit a query should include:
A one-page cover letter that that addresses the book’s cultural, historical, and artistic significance
A brief biography of the poet and the translator, including previously published works
A sample translation of at least 20 pages (more complete manuscripts are preferred, but not required)
A statement confirming that permission has been granted to the translator(s) for English translation and publication of the original text by the rights holder
A $15 reading fee
Submission of more than one proposal is permissible with separate reading fees. Simultaneous submissions to other publishers are permitted. We ask that you notify us immediately if the manuscript is accepted elsewhere.
