Biography Memoir Translation Project
Budget: $15 – $25 AUD
I need a complete, faithful translation of my personal biography-style memoir. The original manuscript is in English and will be shared as a Word document once we begin; the target language can be agreed upon with the translator who best matches my needs, so please note which language(s) you translate into as a native or near-native speaker.
The book mixes narrative storytelling with historical anecdotes and conversational passages, so I care as much about tone and flow as I do about literal accuracy. Please keep chapter headings, paragraph breaks, footnotes and any inline citations exactly where they belong, delivering the finished work in the same .docx format.
What I’d like from you:
• A polished, publication-ready translation of the full memoir
• A short glossary of any recurring cultural or historical terms you feel deserve clarification
• One revision pass after my initial read-through
If you have previous experience translating biographies, memoirs or other literary works, let me see a short sample. After reviewing your portfolio, I’ll send a short excerpt for a paid test so you can demonstrate style match and voice retention before we proceed with the entire manuscript.
The book mixes narrative storytelling with historical anecdotes and conversational passages, so I care as much about tone and flow as I do about literal accuracy. Please keep chapter headings, paragraph breaks, footnotes and any inline citations exactly where they belong, delivering the finished work in the same .docx format.
What I’d like from you:
• A polished, publication-ready translation of the full memoir
• A short glossary of any recurring cultural or historical terms you feel deserve clarification
• One revision pass after my initial read-through
If you have previous experience translating biographies, memoirs or other literary works, let me see a short sample. After reviewing your portfolio, I’ll send a short excerpt for a paid test so you can demonstrate style match and voice retention before we proceed with the entire manuscript.