Mystery Novel Arabic Translation
Budget: $250 – $750 USD
I have a mystery novel of roughly 70-90 k words that now needs to live in Arabic while keeping every ounce of suspense, red-herring, and final-twist impact intact for a general Arabic-speaking readership. The source manuscript is in clean MS Word format and structured in chapters; I want the Arabic version delivered in the same layout so I can drop it straight into my editor’s workflow.
What matters most is faithful voice reproduction—sharp dialogue, atmospheric clues, and region-neutral language that still feels vivid and natural. Any idioms or cultural references that don’t travel well should be adapted with a brief comment so I can approve the choice.
Deliverables
• Complete Arabic manuscript, chapter by chapter, in .docx (and PDF for reference)
• Consistent transliteration of names/places plus a short glossary for tricky terms
• One round of author feedback incorporated, then a final clean file ready for copy-edit
Acceptance criteria
✓ Human, literary-quality translation—no machine output
✓ Terminology and tone consistent throughout all 70-90 k words
✓ All plot clues preserved; no omissions, no spoilers added
Please let me know your estimated turnaround time and, if possible, attach a short sample of a past literary translation (or translate the first paragraph of Chapter 1 as a test). I’m happy to answer any additional questions about the manuscript or my publication schedule.
What matters most is faithful voice reproduction—sharp dialogue, atmospheric clues, and region-neutral language that still feels vivid and natural. Any idioms or cultural references that don’t travel well should be adapted with a brief comment so I can approve the choice.
Deliverables
• Complete Arabic manuscript, chapter by chapter, in .docx (and PDF for reference)
• Consistent transliteration of names/places plus a short glossary for tricky terms
• One round of author feedback incorporated, then a final clean file ready for copy-edit
Acceptance criteria
✓ Human, literary-quality translation—no machine output
✓ Terminology and tone consistent throughout all 70-90 k words
✓ All plot clues preserved; no omissions, no spoilers added
Please let me know your estimated turnaround time and, if possible, attach a short sample of a past literary translation (or translate the first paragraph of Chapter 1 as a test). I’m happy to answer any additional questions about the manuscript or my publication schedule.