Story Translation Into Multiple Languages
Budget: $250 – $750 USD
I have a completed English-language story and now want to make it available to a wider, global readership. The manuscript is fully edited and ready; once we start, I will share the exact word count and a clean copy in both .docx and PDF formats.
Your task is to deliver accurate, engaging translations that preserve the original tone, pacing, and character voices while sounding completely natural to native readers. Spanish, French, and German are top priorities, but if you are fluent in additional languages feel free to mention them—quality and authenticity matter more to me than ticking boxes.
Please use standard industry tools you are comfortable with (Trados, MemoQ, Wordfast, or simply Word with track-changes) as long as the final files arrive in an editable .docx plus a clean PDF ready for layout. If you spot idioms or cultural references that need adaptation, flag them; I’m happy to discuss minor tweaks to keep the narrative smooth for each target audience.
When you send your proposal, let me know:
• Which language(s) you will handle
• A short sample of similar literary work you’ve completed
• Your typical turnaround time per 1,000 words
I’ll review style consistency on a short test paragraph before we proceed with the full manuscript and will release payment on delivery of polished, proofread text. I look forward to seeing this story come alive in new languages.
Your task is to deliver accurate, engaging translations that preserve the original tone, pacing, and character voices while sounding completely natural to native readers. Spanish, French, and German are top priorities, but if you are fluent in additional languages feel free to mention them—quality and authenticity matter more to me than ticking boxes.
Please use standard industry tools you are comfortable with (Trados, MemoQ, Wordfast, or simply Word with track-changes) as long as the final files arrive in an editable .docx plus a clean PDF ready for layout. If you spot idioms or cultural references that need adaptation, flag them; I’m happy to discuss minor tweaks to keep the narrative smooth for each target audience.
When you send your proposal, let me know:
• Which language(s) you will handle
• A short sample of similar literary work you’ve completed
• Your typical turnaround time per 1,000 words
I’ll review style consistency on a short test paragraph before we proceed with the full manuscript and will release payment on delivery of polished, proofread text. I look forward to seeing this story come alive in new languages.