Bengali Translation of 20 Chapters from "Wartime Heart Throbs" Novel (Netflix Series Potential)
Budget: $30 – $250 USD
I am seeking a talented and experienced Bengali translator to translate the first 20 chapters of my original English novel, Wartime Heart Throbs, into literary Bengali. This novel has been reviewed by a Bengali cinema film company, and we are currently in talks regarding a Netflix series adaptation.
The complete novel spans 60 chapters, and this project covers the first 20 as a trial phase. If your translation meets the required standards in tone, emotion, and clarity, you will be awarded the task of translating the entire novel.
About the Story (Chapters 1–20):
Set in war-torn Afghanistan, the story follows Amina, a gifted storyteller, and Rahim, a resilient orphan. Their journey explores themes of war, love, sacrifice, childhood innocence, social justice, and the power of imagination. Key story arcs include:
-The healing power of storytelling during conflict
-The blossoming friendship between Amina and Rahim
-Emotional tributes to lost loved ones
-Humanitarian perspectives through the character of Dr. Safi
-Subplots involving child loss, extremist grooming, refugee struggles, and the resilience of the human spirit
-The tone of the writing is emotional, poetic, culturally grounded, and often metaphorical—so literary sensitivity is crucial.
Requirements:
*Native or fluent Bengali speaker with strong command of literary Bengali
*Proven experience translating fiction or creative writing
*Sensitivity to emotional and cultural nuance
*Ability to meet deadlines and maintain consistency in tone and terminology
*Prior translation samples welcome
Deliverables:
^Bengali translation of Chapters 1–20 (approx. 35,000–40,000 words)
^Delivered in MS Word or Google Docs, chapter by chapter
^Ready for review by our editorial and production teams
Bonus Opportunity:
If this sample is approved by the production team, you may be selected to translate all 60 chapters, and be credited in the official adaptation process.
Looking forward to collaborating with someone who values the power of storytelling and wants to be part of a meaningful, internationally focused project.
The complete novel spans 60 chapters, and this project covers the first 20 as a trial phase. If your translation meets the required standards in tone, emotion, and clarity, you will be awarded the task of translating the entire novel.
About the Story (Chapters 1–20):
Set in war-torn Afghanistan, the story follows Amina, a gifted storyteller, and Rahim, a resilient orphan. Their journey explores themes of war, love, sacrifice, childhood innocence, social justice, and the power of imagination. Key story arcs include:
-The healing power of storytelling during conflict
-The blossoming friendship between Amina and Rahim
-Emotional tributes to lost loved ones
-Humanitarian perspectives through the character of Dr. Safi
-Subplots involving child loss, extremist grooming, refugee struggles, and the resilience of the human spirit
-The tone of the writing is emotional, poetic, culturally grounded, and often metaphorical—so literary sensitivity is crucial.
Requirements:
*Native or fluent Bengali speaker with strong command of literary Bengali
*Proven experience translating fiction or creative writing
*Sensitivity to emotional and cultural nuance
*Ability to meet deadlines and maintain consistency in tone and terminology
*Prior translation samples welcome
Deliverables:
^Bengali translation of Chapters 1–20 (approx. 35,000–40,000 words)
^Delivered in MS Word or Google Docs, chapter by chapter
^Ready for review by our editorial and production teams
Bonus Opportunity:
If this sample is approved by the production team, you may be selected to translate all 60 chapters, and be credited in the official adaptation process.
Looking forward to collaborating with someone who values the power of storytelling and wants to be part of a meaningful, internationally focused project.