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Tegan 5 star rating

Eugene, Oregon, USA

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

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

Work experience:

  • Self-employed

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

Andrea 5 star rating

Carrboro, NC, USA

Award-winning literary and academic translator (Spanish to English). Fiction, nonfiction, and comics.

Genres: Comics & Graphic Novels, Fiction, Literary Fiction, Mystery & Crime, Short Story, Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, Humanities & Social Sciences, Travel, and Contemporary Fiction.

Work experience:

  • Self-employed

I am an English-Spanish/Spanish-English translator since 1991. I have translated 6 books. One author told me he preferred the translation!

Genres: Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, Cultural & Ethnic, Fiction, Short Story, Photography, Psychology, and Humanities & Social Sciences.

Work experience:

  • Self-employed
  • Alvaro Jaimes

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Short stories may be brief, but they often pack a powerful punch in terms of narrative and emotion. Translating a short story requires a translator who can maintain that impact, preserving the themes, tone, and subtle details that make the story resonate with readers. A great short story translator ensures that every word carries the same weight in the target language, preserving the author’s intent and style.

At Reedsy, we offer translators who specialize in short fiction, helping your stories find new audiences without losing their voice or emotional depth. Whether you’ve written literary fiction, speculative stories, or slice-of-life vignettes, our translators will make sure your work speaks to readers around the world. Sign up today to connect with professional short story translators.

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