Scheherezade Surià

Scheherezade Surià – Translator

Seasoned professional in EN-SP translation. Translated John Green, Dan Brown, Chimamanda Ngozi. Working with YA, fantasy, romance and more.

Overview

I am a professional translator with over 17 years of experience in the industry. I specialize in translating from English into Spanish, and I have honed my craft in various fields such as audiovisual, literary, and marketing translation.

In addition to my translation work, I also teach a specialized course on erotica translation, helping fellow translators navigate the complex and often taboo world of erotic content.

When I am not teaching or translating, I am writing on my blog, where I share my thoughts on language, culture, literature, and translation. I'm passionate about breaking down language barriers and building connections between people and ideas, and I'm dedicated to providing high-quality and reliable translation services.

If you're looking for a skilled and experienced translator, feel free to connect with me and let's see how we can work together!

Services
Non-Fiction
Biographies & Memoirs
Fiction
Chick Lit Contemporary Romance Middle Grade Middle Grade Fantasy Young Adult Fantasy
Languages
English to Spanish

Work experience

Self-employed

Jun, 2019 — Present
I translate children books, middle grade, young adult and so on.

Self-employed

Feb, 2006 — Present
Started translating romance and erotica books for Roca, now I also translate biographies (Harry Styles, BTS, Blackpink) and children books.

Scheherezade has 7 reviews

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Kasumi L.

Kasumi L.

Apr, 2024

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Scheherezade was fabulous to work with and I look forward to working with her again!
Scheherezade S.
Thank you so much. It has been a pleasure to work with you.
Samantha C.

Samantha C.

Aug, 2023

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Working with Scheherezade was wonderful! I highly recommend her! She was so positive and encouraging and so helpful with her translations and editing of my book. She made me feel even more excited about my book! I loved the feedback and that she answered my questions and explained her choices for...
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Scheherezade S.
Samantha has truly been an exceptional client. Her understanding of reasonable deadlines and unwavering support have made our collaboration a resounding success. As a translator and proofreader, I ...
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RJ K.

RJ K.

Sep, 2025

Scheherezade did an amazing job translating my children's book, would work with her again!
RJ K.

RJ K.

Jul, 2025

Scheherezade always does a fantastic job translating my children's books into Spanish, always happy to work with her.
Scheherezade S.
Thank you! It's always a pleasure to translate your books. ♥
RJ K.

RJ K.

Jun, 2025

Scheherezade was great to work with - communicated well and got the work done on time. Would hire her to do a translation again.

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How do you estimate how long a project will take?

Estimating the timeline for a project is part experience, part logistics, and part knowing myself as a translator. The first thing I do is look at the length of the text (word count is an obvious starting point), but I also take into account the type of book and its complexity. A children’s book ...
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How do you handle pricing for long-term or repeat clients versus new ones?

For me, pricing has always been about balance: valuing my work fairly while also building sustainable, long-term relationships. With new clients, I stick to my standard rates. It sets the tone from the very beginning and makes clear that I take my work seriously and expect to be compensated accor...
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What are the pros and cons of getting a translator certificate, in your opinion?

When I think back to the beginning of my career, getting additional training and a postgraduate degree in literary translation was invaluable. It gave me the confidence to approach publishers right after university and helped me feel equipped to take on complex projects. For me, the main benefit ...
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