Fábio M. Barreto

Fábio M. Barreto – Editor

Experienced translator, editor, creative consultant and proofreader, for SF&F in Brazilian Portuguese.

Overview

If you are looking for an experienced translator and editor in Brazilian Portuguese, message me.

With more than 16 years of experience with editing (journalistic and literary works), translating and creative development, I'm amongst the top professionals in Brazilian Portuguese in the mentioned services for the following genres: Science Fiction, Fantasy, Horror and Short Stories.

Why translating your SF&F novel, short story or novella for the Brazilian market? Simple: if you are self-publishing via Amazon KDP or is working towards a broader readership base, this will allow you to position yourself in a huge market serviced only by major hits. If you hire me, I'll provide an e-pub version of your book and also promote it in all my social media base (20k+ reach), besides assisting you in securing proofreaders and assuring the quality of the end product.

Literary Translation Credits for the Brazilian Market:
"Neverwhere", by Neil Gaiman.
"The Warriors", by Sol Yurik.
"Jacked - The Outlaw Story of GTA", by David Kurshner.
"Hunter's Run", by George R. R. Martin.
"Napoleon's Pyramids", by William Dietrich.
+ more

Literary Editing Credits for the Brazilian Market:
"Outros Brasis", by Gerson Lodi-Ribeiro.
"A Mão que Cria", by Octavio Aragão.
"Napoleon's Pyramids", by William Dietrich.
"Truce at Bakura", by Kathy Tyers.
"Shadows of the Empire - second edition", by Steve Perry.
"Sci-Fi News Contos Literary Magazine - editions 1 through 5".
"A Velha Casa na Colina", self-published. Amazon best-seller in Horror for 2 years straight.
"O Céu de Lilly", self-published. Amazon best-seller for 8 months.
"A Invasora", self-published. Amazon best-seller in Dystopian books.

Literary Editing Credits in English:
"Emissary", by Troy Archer.
Services
Fiction
Action & Adventure Comics & Graphic Novels Fantasy Horror Plays & Screenplays Science Fiction Short Story Thriller & Suspense
Non-Fiction
Entertainment Writing & Publishing
Awards
  • Sunset Film Festival '16 - Best Unproduced Script "Lilith - The Vampire"
  • Argos Award '14 - Best Novel of the Year "Filhos do Fim do Mundo"
Certifications
  • Bacharel in Communication and Journalism - USJT - São Paulo, Brazil
  • Associate Degree in Cinema Production - LACC - Los Angeles, CA
  • Post-graduation in English and Speech Analysis - UNIP - São Paulo, Brazil

Work experience

Editora LeYa

May, 2016 — Present

"Hunter's Run", novel by George R.R. Martin.

Editora Intrínseca

Jun, 2015 — Sep, 2015 (4 months)

Translator of the following novel:
- Neverwhere

DarkSide Books

Mar, 2015 — Aug, 2015 (6 months)

Translator of the following novels:

- Jacked, the Outlaw Story of GTA
- The Warriors

Editora Mercuryo

Feb, 2004 — Jun, 2006 (over 2 years)

Edited novels:
- Outros Brasis
- A Mão Que Cria
- Cavalo de Tróia 7
- As Pirâmides de Napoleão

Sci-Fi News Magazine

Apr, 2001 — Jun, 2015 (about 14 years)

Portfolio

A chegada dos sobreviventes de um naufrágio terrível no Atlântico à Costa Brasileira, nos primórdios da Colônia, marca mais que o reinício destas vidas sem rumo, pois os colonos carregam consigo a essência da magia europeia. Esta invasão sobrenatural não será ... read more
Lilly é uma jovem abandonada à própria sorte e cuja infância foi roubada. Para ela, o o futuro parece não existir. Ela precisa enfrentar seus medos, uma ameaça misteriosa, para ter o simples direito de olhar para cima e sorrir... sem ser destruída como o resto... read more
SINOPSENick Pershin é um jovem sonhador cuja vida foi atormentada eternamente depois que ele bateu numa porta proibida e encontrou algo pior que a morte, mas voltar ao local de seus pesadelos, numa noite de Halloween, será o único jeito de salvar a própria vid... read more
QUANDO AS CRIANCAS DO MUNDO PARAM DE NASCER,UM REPORTER SE PREPARA PARA SUA ULTIMA MATERIASOBRE O COMECO DO FIM DO MUNDO.E meia-noite quando a humanidade e surpreendida pela noticia: todas as criancas nascidas nos ultimos 12 meses morreram misteriosamente. Des... read more
Lugar nenhum

Neil Gaiman

Publicado pela primeira vez em 1997, a partir do roteiro para uma série de TV, o sombrio e hipnótico Lugar Nenhum, primeiro romance de Neil Gaiman, anunciou a chegada de um grande nome da literatura contemporânea e se tornou um marco da fantasia urbana. Ao lon... read more
Shadows of the Empire illuminates the shadowy outlines of a criminal conspiracy that exists in the background of the events in the movies, ruled by a character new to us. Prince Xizor is a mastermind of evil who dares to oppose one of the best-known fictional ... read more
The Dead Zone

Stephen King

Now available for the first time in a mass-market premium paperback edition—the #1 New York Times bestseller of a reluctant clairvoyant who must weigh his options when he suddenly sees the terrible future awaiting mankind.When Johnny Smith was six-years-old, h... read more
The Warriors

Sol Yurick

The basis for the cult-classic film The Warriors chronicles one New York City gang's nocturnal journey through the seedy, dangerous subways and city streets of the 1960s. Every gang in the city meets on a sweltering July 4 night in a Bronx park for a peace ral... read more
"Quando o crime compensa." Como um grupo de jovens estudantes com grandes sonhos e pouca experiência revolucionam a cultura e a indústria? No caso da bilionária indústria do videogame, que movimenta mais dinheiro que Hollywood, chegando a US$ 75 bilhões, ajuda... read more

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