From Local to Global: How Independent Publishers Land International Rights Deals

From Local to Global: How Independent Publishers Land International Rights Deals

From Inside Independent Publishing (with IBPA) by Christopher Locke

March 26, 2026 · 39 min · Episode 122

About this episode

This episode features Mary Jo Courchesne discussing how independent publishers can successfully sell international rights to expand their market reach.

Want to take your books beyond the U.S. and into global markets—but not sure where to start? In this episode, Gryphon Publishing Consulting Owner Mary Jo Courchesne breaks down the entire process of selling international rights, so independent publishers can turn their books into opportunities around the world. You’ll learn: - how to determine whether your title is a good fit for international markets - how to research genre trends in other countries - how to connect with international publishers - how major rights marketplaces like the Frankfurt Book Fair, London Book Fair, and more help publishers land deals - and so much more! If you want to expand your book’s reach—and revenue—beyond your home market, this conversation gives you a clear, practical roadmap for getting your books into readers’ hands across the globe.

People in this episode

Host: Christopher Locke

Guest: Mary Jo Courchesne

Topics covered

  • international rights
  • independent publishing
  • global markets
  • book sales
  • publishing trends

Keywords

  • international rights
  • independent publishers
  • global markets
  • book fairs
  • publishing opportunities

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Gryphon Publishing Consulting

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