Translate Non-Fiction Book to Indonesian
Budget: $2 – $8 USD
I have the first five chapters of a non-fiction manuscript ready—18,541 English words in total—and I need them rendered into clear, natural-sounding Bahasa Indonesia. The goal is a faithful yet reader-friendly translation so I can test local interest before completing the rest of the book.
Style & tone
• Keep the register neutral: neither overly formal nor slangy.
• Follow the source closely where meaning is direct, yet feel free to adapt cultural references, idioms, or examples so they resonate with Indonesian readers. In short, a balanced mix of literal translation and cultural adaptation whenever it improves clarity.
Scope of work
• Translate Chapters 1–5 (supplied in Word).
• Maintain headings, sub-headings, and any inline citations exactly as they appear.
• Flag any passages that may need author clarification.
• Return the translated file in an editable format (Word or Google Docs).
Acceptance criteria
1. Accurate meaning preserved throughout.
2. Smooth, native-level Indonesian flow without machine-translation artifacts.
3. Consistent terminology across all chapters.
4. Delivery within the mutually agreed timeline.
If the reception to these chapters is strong, I will commission the remaining sections, so quality here could lead to a longer collaboration.
Style & tone
• Keep the register neutral: neither overly formal nor slangy.
• Follow the source closely where meaning is direct, yet feel free to adapt cultural references, idioms, or examples so they resonate with Indonesian readers. In short, a balanced mix of literal translation and cultural adaptation whenever it improves clarity.
Scope of work
• Translate Chapters 1–5 (supplied in Word).
• Maintain headings, sub-headings, and any inline citations exactly as they appear.
• Flag any passages that may need author clarification.
• Return the translated file in an editable format (Word or Google Docs).
Acceptance criteria
1. Accurate meaning preserved throughout.
2. Smooth, native-level Indonesian flow without machine-translation artifacts.
3. Consistent terminology across all chapters.
4. Delivery within the mutually agreed timeline.
If the reception to these chapters is strong, I will commission the remaining sections, so quality here could lead to a longer collaboration.