Books Without Borders

Ready to unlock new markets and thousands of potential readers, without breaking the bank or waiting years for a translation?

Books Without Borders is your practical and honest guide to expanding your indie author career beyond English, using the latest AI tools and real-world strategies.

Indie author C.M. Bilson shares her journey from translation dreamer to international seller, with candid lessons learned, hard data, and actionable advice. Packed with step-by-step walkthroughs, case studies from successful authors, and pro tips for everything from choosing your first translation language to formatting, EU legal compliance, and marketing, this book demystifies the process for busy indie writers.

Inside you'll find:

• The pros, cons, and ethics of AI-powered translation for fiction
• How to choose the right book, market, and language for your goals
• How to use tools like ScribeShadow to translate and proof your work
• Real talk on costs, profits, and what actually works (and what doesn't)
• Essential legal and accessibility requirements for Europe and beyond
• Motivation, encouragement, and a supportive "you can do this" voice

Whether you're a translation sceptic, a first-timer, or ready to scale up, Books Without Borders will give you the facts, confidence, and tools you need to reach readers worldwide, on your own terms.