FAQ
Keep the control model clear before production.
The most common questions are not only editorial. They are rights, control, compensation, and publication workflow questions.
Do I transfer my rights to Maquine?
Not in a standard localization partnership. The rightsholder keeps publishing control. Any rights license, royalty share, or publishing role must be separately agreed in writing.
Can Maquine help if I want to publish the localized edition myself?
Yes. Maquine can deliver the localized package while you publish, distribute, price, advertise, and collect royalties through your own channels.
Can compensation include royalties?
Yes. Depending on the project, compensation may be structured as a fixed localization fee, a deferred fee, a royalty share, or a hybrid model.
Does Maquine publish every title it localizes?
No. Localization partnerships and Maquine-published editions are separate paths. A Maquine edition requires a separate written agreement.
Which languages does Maquine specialize in?
Core pairs include English, Portuguese, Spanish, Italian, and French, with a focus on English to Portuguese, English to Spanish, Spanish to English, Spanish to Portuguese, Portuguese to English, Italian to Portuguese, Italian to English, and French to English.
Can Maquine help before a book fair?
Yes. Maquine can prepare rights sheets, sample translations, pitch copy, catalog entries, market notes, and follow-up materials for rights conversations.
Can Maquine work with indie authors?
Yes. Indie authors with clear rights, strong backlists, series potential, proven readership, or category momentum can be a strong fit.
Can Maquine work with publishers?
Yes. Small and independent publishers can use Maquine to evaluate backlists, prepare foreign edition packages, and build rights materials.
