French Literary Translation to English
Budget: $15 – $25 USD
I have a French literary text that I want rendered into fluid, evocative English without losing the author’s voice, rhythm or cultural nuance. The original is rich in imagery and subtle wordplay, so I need the English version to read as naturally as a work originally written in English while staying faithful to the source.
Please handle idioms, metaphors and period references with care, flagging anything that might require a brief translator’s note. Consistent character names, place names and stylistic choices are essential.
Deliverables:
• A polished English manuscript in an editable Word or Google Docs file
• A short translator’s note (one page max) explaining difficult choices, puns or cultural references that may need editorial attention
Acceptance criteria: smooth, publication-ready prose, accurate conveyance of meaning, and no machine-translation artifacts. Include a brief sample of previous literary work or a short test passage in your proposal so I can see your style.
Please handle idioms, metaphors and period references with care, flagging anything that might require a brief translator’s note. Consistent character names, place names and stylistic choices are essential.
Deliverables:
• A polished English manuscript in an editable Word or Google Docs file
• A short translator’s note (one page max) explaining difficult choices, puns or cultural references that may need editorial attention
Acceptance criteria: smooth, publication-ready prose, accurate conveyance of meaning, and no machine-translation artifacts. Include a brief sample of previous literary work or a short test passage in your proposal so I can see your style.