French Biography Manuscript Translation
Budget: $250 – $750 USD
I have a non-fiction, biography manuscript written in French that needs to read as though it were crafted directly in English, preserving the author’s voice, rhythm, and narrative flow. The text explores the life and legacy of its subject in detail, so accuracy, cultural nuance, and an engaging storytelling style are essential.
The source file is a single, clean Word document of roughly 42,000 words. I will provide the full text from the author. You will return a polished English version ready for developmental and copy-editing, consistent in terminology across chapters, and formatted to mirror the original layout. Familiarity with literary or narrative non-fiction is a plus, as is experience translating French archival references and idiomatic expressions into fluid, contemporary English.
Deliverables
• Complete a short test translation of 3000 words
. Complete English manuscript in .docx, matching the structure and pagination of the French original
• A short glossary of names, historical references, or key terms where you feel clarification supports the reader’s understanding
• One round of post-translation revisions after my review to address any outstanding stylistic or factual queries
Acceptance criteria: the translation must be faithful in meaning, flow naturally for an English-language audience, and return free of spelling and grammatical errors.
Please let me know your estimated timeline for the full draft and any relevant biography or narrative samples you can share.
The source file is a single, clean Word document of roughly 42,000 words. I will provide the full text from the author. You will return a polished English version ready for developmental and copy-editing, consistent in terminology across chapters, and formatted to mirror the original layout. Familiarity with literary or narrative non-fiction is a plus, as is experience translating French archival references and idiomatic expressions into fluid, contemporary English.
Deliverables
• Complete a short test translation of 3000 words
. Complete English manuscript in .docx, matching the structure and pagination of the French original
• A short glossary of names, historical references, or key terms where you feel clarification supports the reader’s understanding
• One round of post-translation revisions after my review to address any outstanding stylistic or factual queries
Acceptance criteria: the translation must be faithful in meaning, flow naturally for an English-language audience, and return free of spelling and grammatical errors.
Please let me know your estimated timeline for the full draft and any relevant biography or narrative samples you can share.