This new translation service is available in beta for some KDP authors and supports translations from English to Spanish and from German to English. Authors can manage and access their translations in the KDP portal, including selecting languages, setting list prices, and publishing. Within a few days, authors can publish a fully formatted translation of their book. All translations are automatically evaluated for accuracy before publishing, and authors can choose to preview or automatically publish their completed translations.
This launch builds on Amazon KDP’s continued commitment to helping independent authors reach a global audience and increase their earning potential. Kindle Translate provides free translation services to independent authors like Roxanne St. Clair. He said: “For decades, indie authors have been unable to find cost-effective and reliable foreign language translation solutions. With services like Kindle Translate, we can easily reach a wide audience around the world with our stories. This is a huge benefit for authors and readers.” KDP Fellow author Kristen Painter added, “Foreign language translations open doors to new readers around the world and give my titles a second life. It’s one of the smartest ways to expand both your reach and your revenue.”
