How Does Novel Updates Work?

Discussion in 'Translator's Corner' started by Tony, Nov 16, 2016.

  1. LaDyViL

    LaDyViL New Member Staff Member

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    I've been busy at work today, sorry I didn't reply but your work is uploaded on NU. Don't worry about the duplicate, they'll be cleaned up later when the staff sees them.

    This is just a suggestion, but you should probably indicate in the project page on that website that your work is a translation by crediting or showing the source you use. At a glance, I thought it was an original work until I google the author's name and searched the results.
     
  2. yanthanides

    yanthanides Active Member

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    yes sure. I did plan to do that when I edit the story's description too :>
     
  3. LynneSuzuran

    LynneSuzuran JP Translator and Author

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    I know some translators are posting their translations in Wattpad. Can we add their translations to the novel's NU page? @Tony
     
  4. LaDyViL

    LaDyViL New Member Staff Member

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    Why can't they? There has been released from wattpad on NU.

    However, they require manual submissions, which means it will depend on whether there are staffs around to approve them.

    Also, there are past translators who have rejected or stated that they don't want their works listed on NU. Before submissions, this should be checked. If it's not followed and the translators made the works locked, then don't blame NU on these.
     
  5. Blitz

    Blitz ⛈️ awakened from the reverie❄️

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    In addition to what the ladyvil said Some translators also post their works both on wattpad and their own site if I remember. So they may already be there
     
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  6. LynneSuzuran

    LynneSuzuran JP Translator and Author

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    Thank you for your answers ^^
     
  7. LaDyViL

    LaDyViL New Member Staff Member

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    No problem.

    A reminder if you're adding a bunch of releases, they might take some time to verify and also depending on the staffs availability online, so don't wait up.
     
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    annadroid Active Member

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    Actually...I'm kinda lost here...But I would just like to know where the translators get permission to translate the novels (if they have to), because me and some of my friends are planning to translate some novels from English to Portuguese, but we don't know if the original publishers have copyright requirements or something like that. I appreciate if someone could answer my doubt ;)
     
  9. LaDyViL

    LaDyViL New Member Staff Member

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    NU does not have a say on what is translated or licensed. If someone wants to translate something, they do so by their own choice. If a publisher license something, that is also not related to NU.

    If you wish to ask for permissions, I suggest asking at the translator's website for them. As for copyrights, that involves legal matters and I have no knowledge of them.
     
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    annadroid Active Member

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    Oh, thank you so much for the help!
     
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  11. Sawanara murasaki

    Sawanara murasaki Sawa the HEro-sensei

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    It seems that, i use this website for more than a year already and still, i didn't know how to make group and series..i think that i'm ready to post my novel in November(after finish exam)...i don't want to waste my time doing novel for nothing...can you help me?
     
  12. LaDyViL

    LaDyViL New Member Staff Member

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    NU only accept translation, not Original English novels.

    To add group, series or releases, you have to access them through your NU profile.
     
  13. Sawanara murasaki

    Sawanara murasaki Sawa the HEro-sensei

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    means? Ya i did it already but seems that it need URL of group and series..
    Yeah, yeah, i write both Malay and English at the same time...
     
  14. LaDyViL

    LaDyViL New Member Staff Member

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    Of course you need to start a group somewhere first before you can post. How else NU going to link to your translation? After you're done, just follow the instructions as said in the first post of this thread:
     
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    Sawanara murasaki Sawa the HEro-sensei

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    Sorry to ask, but, i need examples, i mean like website or whatever it is to make group..i feel like newbies..
     
  16. Tony

    Tony Moderator Staff Member

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    Being both the author AND translator of your own novel is no longer accepted.
     
  17. Sawanara murasaki

    Sawanara murasaki Sawa the HEro-sensei

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    Why? I just ask alright...then i just gave up using this website to post:)except forum
     
  18. TomiNdumplings

    TomiNdumplings Well-Known Member

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    Just as a side, if you're adding a new novel but accidentally screwed up the title(ie. typo, wrong title/wrong wording) but already submitted the novel and realized afterwords would it be possible to change in the future(by reaching out to the staff) or would it be kept the way it is unless the title is actually wrong(as in a title for an entirely different novel).
    Or would the bot/a staff member have caught stupid mistakes like that before approving it?

    (I feel like an idiot for asking this question though...)
     
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  19. AliceShiki

    AliceShiki 『Ms. Tree』『Magical Girl of Love and Justice』

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    If you're the translator and want to change the novel's title, you're generally allowed to if you contact the mods about it.

    If you are not the translator, but added it with a typo or something, you should still be able to ask the mods to change it for you I think.
     
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    LaDyViL New Member Staff Member

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    On your NU profile, you can submit a report. Just submit one and one of the online staff would handle it.

    From: The permanently offline staff.
     
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