Outstanding Literary Translator Wanted (Catalan → English, French, Italian, Portuguese & German)
Publicada el 2026-07-27
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Outstanding Literary Translator Wanted (Catalan → English, French, Italian, Portuguese & German) I am seeking an outstanding literary translator, specialized in fiction and with proven experience translating novels, to translate my Catalan novel into the following five languages: * English * French * Italian * Portuguese * German The novel contains 67,014 words (235 pages in its published edition) and was originally written in Catalan. Translations will be carried out using AI. This is not a technical or commercial translation project. I am looking for a professional who can faithfully recreate the voice, style, and emotional depth of the original work. What I am looking for The translation must preserve: * The intimate, introspective, and psychological tone of the novel. * The emotional tension and subtle nuances of the original text. * The natural rhythm and flow of the narrative. * The author's literary style and narrative voice. * The highest level of accuracy and complete fidelity to the original Catalan text. * Consistency in style, narrative voice, tone, and characterization throughout the entire novel. My goal is for readers to feel as though they are reading a novel that was originally written in each target language, while remaining completely faithful to the meaning, atmosphere, and intentions of the original work. I am looking for a translation that is accurate, faithful, and entirely natural. Every sentence should flow effortlessly in the target language without sacrificing the precision, emotional impact, or literary quality of the original. Particular care should be taken to preserve the novel's narrative rhythm, atmosphere, emotional tension, and the subtle literary nuances that give the story its distinctive voice. Please include in your proposal : * Which of the five languages you translate into. * Your experience translating novels or literary fiction. * Examples of previous literary translations (if available). * Your quotation (price) for the translation. * Your estimated delivery time. * Whether you are a native speaker of the target language. Formatting requirements The final manuscript should be delivered fully formatted according to Amazon KDP publishing requirements, using the appropriate KDP manuscript template for the selected trim size. Official Amazon KDP manuscript templates can be found here: https://kdp.amazon.com/en_US/help/topic/G201834230 If you have previous experience preparing manuscripts for Amazon KDP, please mention it in your proposal. Thank you for your time. I look forward to reviewing your proposal.
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