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Marybeth

Marybeth 5 star rating

Greenville, IL, USA

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

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

Work experience:

  • Self-employed
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Tanya

Tanya 5 star rating

Boston, MA, USA

French to English Translator with 30+ translations published. Expertise in SFF, horror, kidlit, game books, tie-ins, and graphic novels.

Genres: Comics & Graphic Novels, Fiction, Science Fiction, Middle Grade, Children's, Gaming & LitRPG, Fantasy, Cozy Mysteries, Mystery & Crime, Young Adult, Horror, and Thriller & Suspense.

Work experience:

  • Self-employed
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Frank

Frank 5 star rating

Austin, TX, USA

Native German with a Ph.D. in American literature. Translated 50+ novels (science fiction, fantasy, LitRPG, mystery) for indie authors.

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

Work experience:

  • Self-employed
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Science fiction novels transport readers to distant worlds, futuristic societies, and speculative realities. Translating these intricate stories requires a deep understanding of both language and genre conventions. From advanced technologies to alien species, a skilled science fiction book translator ensures that the world-building, scientific elements, and narrative tension are faithfully preserved in translation.

Beyond language, science fiction translations must capture the speculative nature of the genre, ensuring that unique terminologies, imagined technologies, and theoretical concepts are accurately conveyed. A good translator will also maintain the pacing and emotional stakes that drive the narrative forward, keeping readers hooked on both the story and its underlying ideas. Whether it’s hard sci-fi, cyberpunk, or space opera, your translator will ensure the complexity and creativity of your work shine through.

At Reedsy, our science fiction book translators are experts in adapting your intergalactic adventures for new audiences. Whether your story explores space travel or dystopian futures, our translators will ensure that your vision remains intact, no matter the language. Sign up to browse profiles and find the perfect translator for your science fiction novel.

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