Sci-Fi Novel Arabic Translation (Native)

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Budget / SalaryHourly project
TypeFreelance project
LocationRemote
Posted51 minutes ago
I’ve finished writing a science-fiction novel and want it rendered into vivid, natural Arabic that preserves the story’s pace, technical jargon, and imaginative flair. You’ll be working directly from my edited English manuscript and returning a clean, publication-ready Arabic version.

Because the book blends hard-science concepts with fast-moving dialogue, I need a translator who is not only a native Arabic speaker but also comfortable with speculative terminology, futuristic devices, and occasional invented slang. Maintaining the original tone is essential; I’d rather keep a quirky metaphor than flatten it into something generic.

Workflow
• I’ll supply the full manuscript in Word.
• We start with a short test passage (paid) so we can align on style and terminology.
• Once we agree, translation continues in tracked-changes mode with periodic check-ins for questions or glossary updates.
• Final hand-over is a polished Word file plus a separate glossary of coined terms and any explanatory translator notes.

Acceptance criteria
• Accurate rendition of meaning with no machine-translation artifacts.
• Consistent voice across chapters.
• Dialogue that reads as authentically conversational in Arabic.
• Glossary completed and cross-referenced.
• Manuscript delivered free of typos or formatting issues.

If this sounds like the kind of literary challenge you enjoy, let me know your turnaround time for the sample chapter and the entire book, along with any past science-fiction or fantasy projects you’ve handled.
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