Informal Romance Story Translation
Budget: $2 – $8 AUD
I have a collection of Spanish-language romance stories written for readers over forty, and I need each one rendered into English with an easy, conversational vibe. While the plot and emotional beats must stay intact, I’m deliberately moving away from a stiff, literal approach—the final text should feel relaxed and relatable, as though two friends are chatting about love, not reading a formal novel.
What I’ll provide
• The original Spanish manuscripts in Word format, one story at a time.
• Brief notes on key character nuances or cultural references that matter to the plot.
What I expect back
• An English version of every story delivered in an editable Word document.
• Dialogue and narration adjusted to sound natural to a middle-aged, English-speaking audience (think contractions, everyday expressions, gentle humor where appropriate).
• Any idioms or culturally specific phrases re-worked so the meaning lands without footnotes.
A few practical points
• Consistency matters—please keep character voice steady from chapter to chapter.
• You’re free to use CAT tools or glossaries if they speed you up, but the final pass must read like a human wrote it.
• Turnaround on the first story will set the pace for the rest; let’s discuss a comfortable schedule once we begin.
If you enjoy romance and have a knack for injecting warmth into your translations, this should be a fun collaboration. Send a brief sample or portfolio link and let’s get started.
What I’ll provide
• The original Spanish manuscripts in Word format, one story at a time.
• Brief notes on key character nuances or cultural references that matter to the plot.
What I expect back
• An English version of every story delivered in an editable Word document.
• Dialogue and narration adjusted to sound natural to a middle-aged, English-speaking audience (think contractions, everyday expressions, gentle humor where appropriate).
• Any idioms or culturally specific phrases re-worked so the meaning lands without footnotes.
A few practical points
• Consistency matters—please keep character voice steady from chapter to chapter.
• You’re free to use CAT tools or glossaries if they speed you up, but the final pass must read like a human wrote it.
• Turnaround on the first story will set the pace for the rest; let’s discuss a comfortable schedule once we begin.
If you enjoy romance and have a knack for injecting warmth into your translations, this should be a fun collaboration. Send a brief sample or portfolio link and let’s get started.