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Feb 25, 2026 10 min read

How to Translate a Self-Published Book with Bookshift

A complete step-by-step guide to translating your indie book to German, French, Italian, and more with Bookshift—from uploading your manuscript to receiving publication-ready files, and a translated blurb and KDP keywords.

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German law scales balanced with books, symbolizing title protection

Feb 22, 2026 5 min read

Germany's Unique Title Rule: What Foreign Self-Publishers Need to Know Before Translating Their Ebook

Before publishing your German translation, you need to understand Titelschutz — Germany's automatic title protection system that can catch foreign authors off guard.

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