Publishing Your Book in China and Taiwan for Self-Published Authors - Maybe I Can Help (Tips and a Successful Case Study)

My name is Samuel Chong, a certified court interpreter and Chinese translator in Los Angeles. I helped Michel Desmarquet's book Thiaoouba Prophecy to be published in China and Taiwan and it became a bestseller in both countries.

With a relatively large market, publishing your book in China might be beneficial both to you and the people in China. However, with its censorship, it might not be easy. However, I may be able to help you to pitch to some of the publishers, literary agencies, or social media directly. At the same time, I may also refer you to some of the publishers in Taiwan for their consideration.

Tips

Translating a book into Chinese may be expensive (ranging from USD$0.05 to USD$0.18/word), but if an established publisher there decides to have your book published, they will pay for the translation costs. The key is to make them interested. See how I was able to do it for Thiaoouba Prophecy at https://chinasona.org/Thiaoouba/Samuel-Chong-publishers-China-Taiwan.html

Below are some of the services I can provide.

1. Putting a professional media kit and pitch letter for your self-published book to the literary agencies in China and Taiwan

While self-publishing is the norm in North America, China and Taiwan still rely on the traditional book selling distribution channels. Only established publishers have access to such distribution channels. A literary agency will present the book to different publishers for publications. In turn, the publisher will translate the book into Chinese at cost, and will give the copyright holder about 10% from sales proceeds.

Successful case study: Thiaoouba Prophecy, one of the bestsellers in China (with 200,000 copies in 2022 at USD$6.5 per copy) and the bestseller in Taiwan (20,000 to 30,000 copies in 2021 at USD$10/copy). See details at https://chinasona.org/Thiaoouba/Samuel-Chong-publishers-China-Taiwan.html

Please note that the literary agencies and publishers in China and Taiwan tend to check out the sales ranks on Amazon before deciding whether to invest in having the book published. However, as shown how I was able to have the book Thiaoouba Prophecy published in both countries, it is not always the case. The content of the book, how the pitch letter is drafted, personal connections, endorsements by others, and the author's consistent efforts in promoting the book are all important factors. I can help you with the pitch letter and personal connections, and you do the rest.

2. Promoting you and your book to Chinese podcasts that interview English speakers

There are a few Internet influencers that invite English speaking guests to be on their show. If the topic is interesting, they will also translate and subtitle the entire interview into Chinese. It will give exposure to the markets in China and Taiwan, especially after the book is published in these two countries.

3. Translation services and Chinese Search Engine Optimization services

As a certified court interpreter and Chinese translator, I can help to translate your website or promotional materials into Chinese language. At the same time, I can optimize your website in Chinese language for the search engines. See my credentials at https://www.certifiedchinesetranslation.com/team-Chinese-translators-Samuel.html

If you are interested, please feel free to contact me.

Also see:

• Guest Speaker, Chinese Translator - Samuel Chong (Arranged for the Chinese publication of Michel Desmarquet's book, Thiaoouba Prophecy, which became a best-seller)
• The book "Thiaoouba Prophecy" also unveils other secrets of our life on earth
• Topics Mentioned in the Book "Thiaoouba Prophecy"