Literary Novel Translation Needed
Budget / SalaryHourly project
TypeFreelance project
LocationRemote
Posted3 hours ago
I’m preparing a series of fiction manuscripts for a wider audience and need a skilled translator who can carry the voice, rhythm, and emotion of each page into the target language without losing nuance. The material is a full-length novel (other genres such as poetry or prose may follow later, so versatility is welcome, but the immediate task is strictly narrative fiction).
You will receive the manuscript in digital form, chapter by chapter. I’d like each section returned in an editable document, with any translator notes or cultural comments clearly marked. Consistency in terminology, character names, and style is essential, so please feel free to use your preferred CAT tool or glossary workflow as long as the final text reads naturally to a native speaker.
Acceptance criteria – the job is complete when:
• Every chapter is translated and self-proofed, free of literal calques or machine-translation artifacts.
• Tone, pacing, and stylistic devices (dialogue, idioms, figurative language) feel at home in the target language.
• A brief translator’s note (max one page) highlights any unavoidable adaptations or word-play that could affect interpretation.
If you have prior experience with literary or novel translation, I’d love to see a short sample. Let’s bring this story to life together.
You will receive the manuscript in digital form, chapter by chapter. I’d like each section returned in an editable document, with any translator notes or cultural comments clearly marked. Consistency in terminology, character names, and style is essential, so please feel free to use your preferred CAT tool or glossary workflow as long as the final text reads naturally to a native speaker.
Acceptance criteria – the job is complete when:
• Every chapter is translated and self-proofed, free of literal calques or machine-translation artifacts.
• Tone, pacing, and stylistic devices (dialogue, idioms, figurative language) feel at home in the target language.
• A brief translator’s note (max one page) highlights any unavoidable adaptations or word-play that could affect interpretation.
If you have prior experience with literary or novel translation, I’d love to see a short sample. Let’s bring this story to life together.
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