English-to-Kiswahili Literary Translation
Budget: $15 – $25 USD
This project covers the full translation of an English literary manuscript into Kiswahili. The original text relies on imagery, rhythm, and nuanced dialogue, so the Kiswahili version must capture the same tone and emotional impact rather than follow a word-for-word approach. I will supply the complete English manuscript in an editable file; the finished work should be returned in the same format with all chapters, headings, and paragraph breaks preserved.
Acceptance criteria:
• Meaning and mood of every passage remain intact.
• Kiswahili reads naturally to a native audience, free of grammatical or stylistic slips.
• Dialogue sounds authentic, with character voices clearly distinguished.
• Final file is clean—no stray markup, comments, or untranslated fragments.
Feel free to note any cultural references that may need adaptation; I’m open to your suggestions as long as the integrity of the story stays in place. Let me know your estimated turnaround time and, if helpful, share a short sample of comparable work you’ve translated.
Acceptance criteria:
• Meaning and mood of every passage remain intact.
• Kiswahili reads naturally to a native audience, free of grammatical or stylistic slips.
• Dialogue sounds authentic, with character voices clearly distinguished.
• Final file is clean—no stray markup, comments, or untranslated fragments.
Feel free to note any cultural references that may need adaptation; I’m open to your suggestions as long as the integrity of the story stays in place. Let me know your estimated turnaround time and, if helpful, share a short sample of comparable work you’ve translated.