Fiction Translation Services

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Tegan

Tegan

Eugene, Oregon, USA

Award-winning and UN-certified literary translator with 15+ years of experience translating novels, short stories, memoirs, and non-fiction


Work experience:

  • Self-employed

Services: Translation Book Translation Translation Assessment

Genres: Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, Literary Fiction, Fiction, Romance, Science Fiction, Short Story, Young Adult

Rosa

Rosa

Miami, FL, USA

Spanish translator with 20+ years' experience, and 100+ books translated! Inspirational, Christian, Non-Fiction, Religion, Biographies.


Work experience:

  • Self-employed

Services: Translation Book Translation Translation Assessment

Genres: Inspirational, Non-Fiction, Religion & Spirituality, Christian Fiction, Fiction

Rowena

Rowena

Albuquerque, NM, USA

Spanish-to-English translator and translation assessor since 2004. Bilingual copy editor. Literature and nonfiction.


Work experience:

  • Journal of the American Academy of Religion
  • Self-employed
  • SDI Mexico
  • Various Type Shops (see below)

Services: Translation Book Translation Translation Assessment

Genres: Contemporary Fiction, Fiction, Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, Education & Reference, Religion & Spirituality, Art, Humanities & Social Sciences

Marshall

Marshall

New York, NY, USA

Translator of German fiction, nonfiction, and children's literature—diligent, professional, and attuned to the nuance of language.


Work experience:

  • Self-employed
  • Waxman Leavell Literary Agency

Services: Translation Book Translation

Genres: Literary Fiction, Fiction, Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, History, Humanities & Social Sciences, Music, Math & Science, Children's, Historical Fiction

Marybeth

Marybeth

Greenville, IL, USA

ATA-certified French to English translator specializing in literature, academic writing, and translation review and assessment.


Work experience:

  • Self-employed

Services: Translation Book Translation Translation Assessment

Genres: Historical Fiction, Fiction, Short Story, Philosophy, Humanities & Social Sciences, Non-Fiction, Sociology, Education & Reference, Science Fiction, Women's Fiction, Literary Fiction

Ander

Ander

Boston, MA, USA

Professional translator, interpreter, writer, editor since 2010.


Work experience:

  • Self-employed

Services: Translation Book Translation Translation Assessment

Genres: Children's, Fiction, Cooking, Food, Wine, & Spirits, Non-Fiction, DIY & Crafts, Children’s Non-Fiction

Edward

Edward

Woodland, CA, USA

Guggenheim Fellow. Independent scholar. Award-winning translator of literature, speculative fiction, and more than 450 graphic novels!


Work experience:

  • Self-employed

Services: Translation Book Translation Translation Assessment

Genres: Literary Fiction, Fiction, Fantasy, Science Fiction, Children's, Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, Comics & Graphic Novels, Mystery & Crime, History, Humanities & Social Sciences

Frank

Frank

Austin, TX, USA

Native German with Ph.D. in American literature. Translated numerous books (science fiction, fantasy, LitRPG, mystery) into German.


Work experience:

  • Self-employed

Services: Translation Book Translation

Genres: Gaming & LitRPG, Fantasy, Fiction, Mystery & Crime, Action & Adventure, Urban Fantasy, Military Science Fiction, Science Fiction, Historical Fiction, Dystopian

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Fiction encompasses a wide range of stories, each with unique themes, characters, and emotions. Translating fiction requires a skilled hand to ensure the story’s essence, tone, and voice are preserved across languages. Whether you’ve written a contemporary novel or an experimental literary work, a specialized fiction book translator is crucial for sharing your story with new audiences.


In addition to translating words, a talented fiction translator understands how to preserve the emotional depth, narrative structure, and stylistic elements of your work. They’ll work closely with you to ensure that the heart of your story — whether it’s a character-driven narrative or an intricate plot — is delivered faithfully to readers from different cultures and linguistic backgrounds.


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