Translate & Polish Fantasy Short Story - 08/10/2025 20:17 EDT
Budget: $250 – $750 USD
I will hand you a fantasy tale that sits between 1,000 – 5,000 words in its current language and ask you to deliver a smooth, engaging English version ready for publication. The task is two-fold: translate every sentence faithfully and then put on a storyteller’s hat to refine cadence, tighten pacing, and brighten imagery without altering the core plot or character voices.
Source text arrives as a Word or Google Docs file; you may work in either environment as long as tracked changes are enabled. World-specific terms, magic rules, and character names must remain consistent from source to target, so a keen eye for continuity is essential. Tone is adventurous rather than archaic, so keep dialogue lively and modern.
Deliverables
• Clean, typo-free English manuscript (.docx or Google Doc)
• A version with all edits and translation choices visible via tracked changes
• Short translator’s note (one paragraph) highlighting any unavoidable adaptations
Acceptance criteria
• Story length preserved within 1 k – 5 k words
• No plot holes or missing paragraphs compared to the source
• Natural, idiomatic English that still reflects the original style
First English draft is due in seven days, with a quick turnaround for any revisions after feedback. If you love fantasy worlds and have proven experience translating into English, this should be an enjoyable sprint.
Source text arrives as a Word or Google Docs file; you may work in either environment as long as tracked changes are enabled. World-specific terms, magic rules, and character names must remain consistent from source to target, so a keen eye for continuity is essential. Tone is adventurous rather than archaic, so keep dialogue lively and modern.
Deliverables
• Clean, typo-free English manuscript (.docx or Google Doc)
• A version with all edits and translation choices visible via tracked changes
• Short translator’s note (one paragraph) highlighting any unavoidable adaptations
Acceptance criteria
• Story length preserved within 1 k – 5 k words
• No plot holes or missing paragraphs compared to the source
• Natural, idiomatic English that still reflects the original style
First English draft is due in seven days, with a quick turnaround for any revisions after feedback. If you love fantasy worlds and have proven experience translating into English, this should be an enjoyable sprint.