# RightsWord – Translation Rights Literary Agency > RightsWord is a global literary agency that helps authors sell their book's translation rights to international publishers. We connect authors with 1,500+ publishers in 50+ countries through a success-based commission model - no upfront fees. ## What We Do - Represent authors for **translation and foreign rights** deals worldwide - Actively pitch books to 1,500+ international publishers across 50+ countries - Handle negotiation of advances, royalties, and contract terms - Work directly with independent and self-published authors - Commission: 20% on successful deals only (Premium plan) - no retainers, no hidden costs ## How It Works 1. **Submit Your Book** - Upload sample, synopsis, and book details (5 minutes, free) 2. **Professional Review** - Our editorial team reviews for quality and market potential (5-7 business days) 3. **Activate & Choose Plan** - Once approved, choose your plan (Free, Solo, or Premium), customize your pitch, and activate distribution 4. **Global Outreach** - Your book reaches 1,500+ publishers across 50+ countries 5. **Negotiation** - We handle advances, royalties, and contract terms (Premium plan) 6. **Passive Income** - Receive advances upon contract signing + ongoing royalties ## Plans - **Free Plan**: Submit and get reviewed at no cost. Distribution to 20 publishers in 5 countries. No commission - keep 100%. - **Solo Plan ($99)**: Distribution to 700+ publishers in 25+ countries. No commission - keep 100%. - **Premium Plan ($199)**: Full-service representation to 1,500+ publishers in 50+ countries. Dedicated agent, 20% commission. $199 credited back from first commissions. ## Key Facts - Network: 1,500+ international publishers - Coverage: 50+ countries - Deals closed: $70K+ in 2025 - Authors served: 110+ - Translation deals facilitated: 500+ - Typical advance per deal: $500-$5,000 - Typical royalty: 7%-12% on every copy sold ## What Publishers Handle Publishers who buy translation rights handle everything: translation, editing, cover design, printing, marketing, and distribution. Authors receive royalty payments as passive income. ## Eligibility - Fiction and non-fiction in all genres - Book must be completed - Author must hold translation/foreign rights (self-published or rights granted by publisher) ## Contact - Website: https://rightsword.com - Email: rightsword.contact@gmail.com - Submit a book: https://rightsword.com/submit - Pricing: https://rightsword.com/pricing - About: https://rightsword.com/about ## Links - [Homepage](https://rightsword.com/) - [Submit Your Book](https://rightsword.com/submit) - [Pricing Plans](https://rightsword.com/pricing) - [About Us](https://rightsword.com/about) - [Contact](https://rightsword.com/contact) - [Privacy Policy](https://rightsword.com/privacy) - [Terms of Service](https://rightsword.com/terms) ## llms-full.txt For comprehensive information, see: https://rightsword.com/llms-full.txt