The Sarabande Open — Translation Proposals

Sarabande is pleased to offer a fully open reading period for literary works in translation. 

Eligibility

Publication of a translated work is contingent upon the agreement to grant English language rights and other contractual terms. Sarabande reserves the right to reject any submitted manuscript or to withdraw a publication offer if contractual obligations are not met. We recommended all those who intend to submit a proposal familiarize themselves with Sarabande’s catalog. You can find recent bilingual titles and works in translation here.

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
• 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.