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Isabel P.
Keeping the authors' unique style is my goal
Rate per word
€0.06 EUR
Rate per hour
€30.00 EUR
- English Spanish (Standard-Spain)
- German Spanish (Standard-Spain)
- Catalan Spanish (Standard-Spain)
Native in:
- Spanish
A bookworm since the age of three, I've worked part-time in publishing, proofreading and edited over 30 books (fiction, non fiction, children's, poetry). With music training and singing experience, I also adapt songs for performance. My latest translations EN/ES:
Sci-fi: The Girl in the Golden Atom, by R.Cummings
Romance-Sci-Fi: Anna Zaire's: Close Liaisons, Close Obsession, Close Remembrance, The Prisoner of the Krinar
Psychology: CBT Worksheets, by J. Manning (unpublished).
Sci-fi: The Girl in the Golden Atom, by R.Cummings
Romance-Sci-Fi: Anna Zaire's: Close Liaisons, Close Obsession, Close Remembrance, The Prisoner of the Krinar
Psychology: CBT Worksheets, by J. Manning (unpublished).
Rafa L.
Book Translations with Target Readers in Mind
Rate per word
$0.13 USD
Rate per hour
$70.00 USD
- English Portuguese
- Spanish Portuguese
- Italian Portuguese
- Spanish English
- Italian English
Native in:
- Portuguese
- English
RAFA LOMBARDINO has been working as a translator since 1997. In 2011, she started to join forces with self-published authors and small publishers to translate their fiction and non-fiction books into Portuguese and English. She is also the creator of Contemporary Brazilian Short Stories, a volunteering effort that aims at showcasing Brazilian authors in English to reach readers worldwide. You can find her literary portfolio here: RafaLombardino.com/translations .
Simon B.
Award-winning literary translator
Rate per word
€0.10 EUR
- Spanish English
Native in:
- English
Simon Bruni is an award-winning literary translator with a focus on contemporary Spanish fiction.
Simon combines his profound knowledge of the Spanish language with a supple command of written English, working creatively to bring Spanish voices to life in their new host language.
His many published translations include novels, short stories, videogames and non-fiction.
Simon combines his profound knowledge of the Spanish language with a supple command of written English, working creatively to bring Spanish voices to life in their new host language.
His many published translations include novels, short stories, videogames and non-fiction.
Eliza F.
Your emotions, my crafted words
Rate per word
€0.09 EUR
Rate per hour
€45.00 EUR
- Romanian English
- Dutch English
- Dutch Romanian
- Spanish Romanian
Native in:
- Romanian
Poems: Dutch into Romanian, Romanian into English, English into Romanian
Plays: English into Romanian
Short stories: English into Romanian, Romanian into English
Monograph: The Collection of Egyptian Antiquities in the Museum of Banat in Timişoara (RO-EN, EN-RO) editura Ancart, 2016. ISBN 978-606-93515-2-9
Plays: English into Romanian
Short stories: English into Romanian, Romanian into English
Monograph: The Collection of Egyptian Antiquities in the Museum of Banat in Timişoara (RO-EN, EN-RO) editura Ancart, 2016. ISBN 978-606-93515-2-9
Sophie C.
"The difficulty of literature is not to write, but to
Rate per word
€0.09 EUR
Rate per hour
€30.00 EUR
- French English
- Spanish English
Native in:
- English
- French
write what you mean". (R.L. Stevenson)
Highly trained in literature, philosophy and journalism, I have an arsenal of words to take on whatever swashbuckling literary adventures come my way.
Recent work:
Around Every Corner: Autobiographical novel, Marie-Emmanuelle Verhoeven
Angel Mist: Sci-fi novel & Netflix ser, P. Laby & C. Combaz
Pilgrim: Sci-fi Netflix series
Revue Temps: Online literature, philosophy and science magazine
Fingermax: Poetry for children
Highly trained in literature, philosophy and journalism, I have an arsenal of words to take on whatever swashbuckling literary adventures come my way.
Recent work:
Around Every Corner: Autobiographical novel, Marie-Emmanuelle Verhoeven
Angel Mist: Sci-fi novel & Netflix ser, P. Laby & C. Combaz
Pilgrim: Sci-fi Netflix series
Revue Temps: Online literature, philosophy and science magazine
Fingermax: Poetry for children
Marjorie G.
Graduated, experienced but above all... passionate!
Rate per word
€0.10 EUR
- English French
- Spanish French
Native in:
- French
Graduated in literary translation, I have translated fiction and non fiction books: children books, political fiction, philosophical vulgarization books...
I also taught literary translation (3 months, replacement contract) and I am the secretary of the NPO TraduQtiv (https://traduqtiv.com/).
I particularly like historical novels, fantasy and young adult fiction. You can learn more about me on my website: https://www.mockingbirds.eu/
I look forward to our future collaboration!
I also taught literary translation (3 months, replacement contract) and I am the secretary of the NPO TraduQtiv (https://traduqtiv.com/).
I particularly like historical novels, fantasy and young adult fiction. You can learn more about me on my website: https://www.mockingbirds.eu/
I look forward to our future collaboration!
Larissa T.
English/Spanish>Portuguese, Books Translated
Rate per word
$0.05 USD
Rate per hour
$15.00 USD
- English Portuguese
- Spanish Portuguese
Native in:
- Portuguese
Specialist in Economic Books
Have translated several romances and technical books too.
ACADEMIC BACKGROUND
MBA – Capital Markets / Uninove (Brazil) – Post-Graduation;
Translator and Interpreter ∕ Uninove (Brazil) - Graduation;
Bilingual Executive Secretariat
CAT TOOLS
SDL Trados (2019 and Online);
Wordfast;
XTM;
MemoQ;
CONTACT
E-mail/Skype: lari_larissa23@hotmail.com
Have translated several romances and technical books too.
ACADEMIC BACKGROUND
MBA – Capital Markets / Uninove (Brazil) – Post-Graduation;
Translator and Interpreter ∕ Uninove (Brazil) - Graduation;
Bilingual Executive Secretariat
CAT TOOLS
SDL Trados (2019 and Online);
Wordfast;
XTM;
MemoQ;
CONTACT
E-mail/Skype: lari_larissa23@hotmail.com
Ana Lydia G.
You will not notice it is a translation...
Rate per word
€0.08 EUR
Rate per hour
€25.00 EUR
- Swedish Spanish
- English Spanish
Native in:
- Spanish
I have translated two books and I am translating my third one from Swedish.
EN > ES: No más bombas by Shane Paul O’Doherty from the original The Volunteer, published by Libros Libres, 2009, ISBN: 9788496088887.
Including the interpretation EN <> ES of all author interviews, with television and press agencies, for the promotion of the book.
SV > ES: Cinco claves para una vida mejor by Liv Nilsson, from the original Fem tips för ett bättre liv. Babelcube Inc., 2018, ISBN: 9781547516414
EN > ES: No más bombas by Shane Paul O’Doherty from the original The Volunteer, published by Libros Libres, 2009, ISBN: 9788496088887.
Including the interpretation EN <> ES of all author interviews, with television and press agencies, for the promotion of the book.
SV > ES: Cinco claves para una vida mejor by Liv Nilsson, from the original Fem tips för ett bättre liv. Babelcube Inc., 2018, ISBN: 9781547516414
Daniel E.
Literary Translator · Editor · Proofreader
Rate per word
€0.07 EUR
Rate per hour
€30.00 EUR
- Spanish (Latin American) Spanish (Standard-Spain)
- French (Standard-France) Spanish (Standard-Spain)
- English (US) Spanish (Standard-Spain)
Native in:
- Spanish
I have been a professional linguist for more than six years now.
I have obtained a Bachelor of Science in Theoretical Physics and a Bachelor of Arts Philosophy as well as a Master's Degree in Translation. I can boast an 6-year extensive professional experience translating, editing and proofreading texts for publishers, agencies and authors from all around the world. I have had the opportunity to have ten of my literary translations published.
I have obtained a Bachelor of Science in Theoretical Physics and a Bachelor of Arts Philosophy as well as a Master's Degree in Translation. I can boast an 6-year extensive professional experience translating, editing and proofreading texts for publishers, agencies and authors from all around the world. I have had the opportunity to have ten of my literary translations published.
Cynthia C.
Any good story is worth retelling - in other languages!
Rate per word
$0.10 USD
Rate per hour
$30.00 USD
- Spanish English
- Swedish English
Native in:
- English
Swedish:
Swedish-English translator, 2007 – present. Translated items to date include history/biography texts, literary texts, tourism-related materials, medical and legal documents, and patents.
Spanish:
Spanish-English translator, 2007 – present. Translated items to date include articles, book excerpts, patient records, and surveys.
Spanish to English literary translation (online course), New York University, Sum. 2011.
Swedish-English translator, 2007 – present. Translated items to date include history/biography texts, literary texts, tourism-related materials, medical and legal documents, and patents.
Spanish:
Spanish-English translator, 2007 – present. Translated items to date include articles, book excerpts, patient records, and surveys.
Spanish to English literary translation (online course), New York University, Sum. 2011.
Kamal M.
Creative translator/proofreader
Rate per word
€0.07 EUR
Rate per hour
€25.00 EUR
- Spanish Arabic
- English Arabic
- French Arabic
Native in:
- Arabic
- Avid reader since a young age.
- Highly qualified EN-ES-FR>AR linguist with 10+ years of experience.
- BA in English Language and Literature.
- Doctoral studies in History of Theatre.
- Highly qualified EN-ES-FR>AR linguist with 10+ years of experience.
- BA in English Language and Literature.
- Doctoral studies in History of Theatre.
Sarah L.
Naturally translating nuance and style from SP to EN
Rate per word
$0.12 USD
Rate per hour
$40.00 USD
- English English
- Spanish English
Native in:
- English
I am a freelance translator with over 9 years of Spanish to English translation experience and English revision and editing experience.
A few examples of past literary translation projects include translation of short stories by prominent contemporary Central American female authors, a collection of North African bedouin myths (translated from SP to EN), and children's literature.
A few examples of past literary translation projects include translation of short stories by prominent contemporary Central American female authors, a collection of North African bedouin myths (translated from SP to EN), and children's literature.
Bruno D.
Philosophy and Social Sciences Translator.
Rate per word
$0.06 USD
Rate per hour
$25.00 USD
- English Portuguese
- Spanish Portuguese
- Spanish English
- French Portuguese
Native in:
- Portuguese
As I am a Nietzsche researcher and a student of Auguste Comte's philosophy, my literaty translations cover several papers from Spanish / English into Portuguese with those subjects as a target. I've been published my translations in specialized magazines like Estudos Nietzsche.
I also translated an narrative from Portuguese into English that dealt with Michel Foucault's visit to Brazil during the 1970s written by a famous Brazilian professor and published by Columbia University Press.
I also translated an narrative from Portuguese into English that dealt with Michel Foucault's visit to Brazil during the 1970s written by a famous Brazilian professor and published by Columbia University Press.
Pat A.
Literature and drama plays
Rate per word
€0.04 EUR
- Catalan (Central, Oriental) Spanish (Standard-Spain, Latin American)
- English Spanish (Standard-Spain)
- Italian Spanish (Standard-Spain)
- English Catalan (Central, Oriental)
Native in:
- Spanish
- Catalan
My background as a professional actor makes me the perfect candidate for translating a drama play. I have a creativity for words and syntax that goes beyond the strictly technical translation of a text.
Last job: The Princess Bride, by William Goldman. 30th Anniversary ed. (English-Catalan) Ático de los Libros. Released March 14, 2018.
Also:
-Ongoing subtitling work with NPV (Netflix Preferred Vendors).
-Theatre: J. Orton, C. Goldoni, D. Fo, A. Ayckbourn, L. Blessing.
-Eurodram 2015 Award.
Last job: The Princess Bride, by William Goldman. 30th Anniversary ed. (English-Catalan) Ático de los Libros. Released March 14, 2018.
Also:
-Ongoing subtitling work with NPV (Netflix Preferred Vendors).
-Theatre: J. Orton, C. Goldoni, D. Fo, A. Ayckbourn, L. Blessing.
-Eurodram 2015 Award.
Alessandra N.
Compelling stories move and inspire the world
Rate per word
€0.06 EUR
Rate per hour
€25.00 EUR
- English Italian
- Spanish Italian
- Spanish English
Native in:
- Italian
My name is Alessandra, an Italy based language enthusiast with a master’s degree in translation and interpreting (eng) and one in foreign literatures (eng/esp). I currently work as an English teacher but I've always been fascinated by the nuances that the choice, or change, of a word can bring, and so communication in every form, being it visual, written, artistic… has always been my main passion.
Clare B.
Award-winning Translator and Literature Enthusiast
Rate per word
€0.10 EUR
- French English
- Spanish English
Native in:
- English
An avid reader and conscientious translator, I know how to faithfully translate an author's words into my mother tongue whilst maintaining the magic of the original text.
English winner of the United Nations St. Jerome Translation Contest for a literary piece.
Distinction for 15,000 word translation of 'Le rire des déesses' (Devi) as part of MA.
Professional experience revising 62,000-word translation of Magnus' 'The History of the Northern Peoples' and transcribing poems by Bergamín.
English winner of the United Nations St. Jerome Translation Contest for a literary piece.
Distinction for 15,000 word translation of 'Le rire des déesses' (Devi) as part of MA.
Professional experience revising 62,000-word translation of Magnus' 'The History of the Northern Peoples' and transcribing poems by Bergamín.
Juan Carlos J.
220 Books translated, 38 years of experience
Rate per word
$0.06 USD
Rate per hour
$30.00 USD
- English (US) Spanish (Latin American, Mexican)
- French Spanish (Latin American, Mexican)
- Italian Spanish (Latin American, Mexican)
- Portuguese Spanish (Latin American, Mexican)
Native in:
- Spanish
- English
I have translated 220 books over my 38 years of experience. Title list available upon request, or can be seen on my CV.
Mónica A.
The music of words
Rate per word
$0.12 USD
Rate per hour
$40.00 USD
- English Spanish
Native in:
- Spanish
While I have worked extensively as a sworn translator, "my thing" is creative, and in particular, literary translation. It's not just a matter of mastering the source and target languages and the different nuances of meaning. It takes inspiration and a "gift" for conveying "the music of words" in the target language. As an award-winning literary translator, I have worked on various projects, including fiction, children's books, poems and songs.
Let's work together!
Let's work together!
Marcos R.
Precision and good style
Rate per word
€0.10 EUR
Rate per hour
€30.00 EUR
- German Spanish
- English Spanish
- French Spanish
- Italian Spanish
- Portuguese Spanish
Native in:
- Spanish
I have translated psychoanalisis books, literary books, a dictionary of political science, two philosophy books, two books on economics and money history, and many books for children and philosophy articles in specialized magazines.
Carol G.
poetically precise prose with... panache
Rate per word
€0.15 EUR
Rate per hour
€35.00 EUR
- French (Standard-France) English (British)
- Spanish (Standard-Spain) English (British)
Native in:
- English
MA (DISTINCTION) in Literary Translation (French/Spanish poetry + prose) Exeter University
BA combined honours Spanish/French (First Class) (highest ever mark at that time in Spanish Translation dissertation)
Examples of professional work:
Spanish poems for limited-edition book by Antonio Banderas
Poems by Tom Nisse
"Femmes Pilotes de Courses Auto" (full-length illustrated book)
"Jacques Fustec" (biography/novel)
"Tales from the Maze" modern French contes
Book on wine production
BA combined honours Spanish/French (First Class) (highest ever mark at that time in Spanish Translation dissertation)
Examples of professional work:
Spanish poems for limited-edition book by Antonio Banderas
Poems by Tom Nisse
"Femmes Pilotes de Courses Auto" (full-length illustrated book)
"Jacques Fustec" (biography/novel)
"Tales from the Maze" modern French contes
Book on wine production
Ester V.
EN/IT/GE > ES/CAT literary translations
Rate per word
€0.07 EUR
Rate per hour
€30.00 EUR
- Spanish Catalan
- English Catalan
- English Spanish
- German Catalan
- German Spanish
- Italian Catalan
- Italian Spanish
Native in:
- Catalan
- Spanish
Some of my published translations:
- Science-fiction novel by Danilo Clementoni, Il retorno – Le avventure di Azakis e Petri, from Italian into Spanish
- Children’s book Animal’s International Dictionary by Lila Prap, from English into Spanish and Catalan
- Series of books Capire la psicologia (published by Salvat) from Italian into Spanish
- High school mathematics textbooks from Spanish to Catalan
- Proofeading and edition of stories and other educational texts for children
- Science-fiction novel by Danilo Clementoni, Il retorno – Le avventure di Azakis e Petri, from Italian into Spanish
- Children’s book Animal’s International Dictionary by Lila Prap, from English into Spanish and Catalan
- Series of books Capire la psicologia (published by Salvat) from Italian into Spanish
- High school mathematics textbooks from Spanish to Catalan
- Proofeading and edition of stories and other educational texts for children
Zulema C.
Translations with the same pulse as the original
Rate per word
0.05 GBP
Rate per hour
20.00 GBP
- English Spanish
- French Spanish
- Catalan Spanish
Native in:
- Spanish
With over 10 years' experience in literary translation, I have worked on a variety of genres, such us contemporary novel, graphic novels, noir and young adult.
Some of the authors I have translated include Hadley Freeman, Edward Bunker, Jonathan Lee, Jack London, Thomas Hardy, Gail Parent, Monica Drake, Ben Brooks, Luc Sante and Mike Mignola.
Some of the authors I have translated include Hadley Freeman, Edward Bunker, Jonathan Lee, Jack London, Thomas Hardy, Gail Parent, Monica Drake, Ben Brooks, Luc Sante and Mike Mignola.
Georgios T.
When passion meets expertise, beauty follows
Rate per word
€0.09 EUR
Rate per hour
€32.00 EUR
- English (US, British, UK, Canadian, Australian) Greek (Modern, Cypriot)
- Greek (Modern, Cypriot) Greek (Modern, Cypriot)
- Spanish (Standard-Spain) Greek (Modern, Cypriot)
Native in:
- Greek
Over the years, I have translated over 10 books in the science fiction, thriller, crime, fantasy and mythology genre — totaling over 5 million words. Several set in Blizzard's StarCraft and Whitewolf's Vampire: The Masquerade settings. My work also includes dozens of fantasy stories for clients such as Riot Games (League of Legends Universe) and other major gaming companies. You can find some of the published books I've translated here: https://usedbook.gr/translator/giorgos-tziakos/
Maria Laura C.
Professional literary translator - ES, FR, EN > IT
Rate per word
€0.07 EUR
Rate per hour
€40.00 EUR
- Spanish (Standard-Spain) Italian (Standard-Italy)
- French (Standard-France) Italian (Standard-Italy)
- English (British) Italian (Standard-Italy)
Native in:
- Italian
My name is Laura, I am Italian, and I translate short stories since 2012. Literature is one of my passions! I am specialized in Spanish and French literature. Looking forward to hearing from you!
Mariana S.
Also a journalist and a published writer
Rate per word
$0.10 USD
Rate per hour
$40.00 USD
- Spanish (Standard-Spain, Latin American, Argentine) English (US, British)
Native in:
- Spanish
- English
I have written and published 11 books as an author and 19 titles as a translator (Into Spanish and English)
The Nonviolence Handbook, by Michael N. Nagler
Engage: Exploring Nonviolent by Pace e Bene Nonviolence Service
25 Latidos de la Publicidad Argentina 2009/ 25 Heartbeats of Argentine Advertising 2009, by Francisco Dondo
Documentary comic books: Stanislavski for Beginners, Che para Principiantes, Sai Baba para Principiantes and Gestalt para Principiantes
Advertising journals
The Nonviolence Handbook, by Michael N. Nagler
Engage: Exploring Nonviolent by Pace e Bene Nonviolence Service
25 Latidos de la Publicidad Argentina 2009/ 25 Heartbeats of Argentine Advertising 2009, by Francisco Dondo
Documentary comic books: Stanislavski for Beginners, Che para Principiantes, Sai Baba para Principiantes and Gestalt para Principiantes
Advertising journals
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Beta C.
Balance between domestication & foreignization
Rate per word
$0.12 USD
Rate per hour
$60.00 USD
- Portuguese (Brazilian) English (US)
- Spanish (Latin American) English (US)
- Spanish Portuguese
Native in:
- Portuguese
I have been involved in writing/publishing since childhood, daughter of a prolific Brazilian author who had his first work published at 19 years-old. Primarily a voracious reader in three languages, I have translated children’s books, a poetry book, an anthology with short stories by 14 different authors, selected poems, and have had my work showcased in international literary magazines such as Dusie 21 and Saccades Review. I am co-editor of the Pulmões Versos poetry project.
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