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Literary Translators

Not literal machine translation, but living literature. Literary translators recreate your book in another language while preserving your voice, rhythm, and character subtext.

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Тимур Рашидов — literary translator
Literary Translator
18 reviews · 11 yrs exp

Перевод фэнтези и young adult с английского. Люблю сложные миры и говорящие имена.

Free SampleFantasyYoung AdultAdventure
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per project
Максим Дорн — literary translator
Literary Translator
14 reviews · 12 yrs exp

Художественный и технический перевод с немецкого и английского. Аккуратно с терминологией.

Free SampleNon-FictionContemporary Fiction
from ~$5
per project
Сергей Мельник — literary translator
Literary Translator
6 reviews · 9 yrs exp

Перевод художественной прозы с английского. Сохраняю авторский голос и ритм.

Free SampleContemporary FictionFantasyMystery & Detective
from ~$4
per project

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Chapter 7 · Draft

He stepped across the threshold, and the cottage behind him ceased to be home. The wind carried the scent of smoke from eastern pastures.

MMaria, EditorA strong sensory detail — move it to the opening sentence to set the tone for the entire scene.

Literary Translation — Why Fiction Requires Specialized Translators

Translating fiction is a creative act, not word-for-word substitution. A literary translator reimagines the text in the target language, ensuring that idioms, comedic timing, emotional subtext, and worldbuilding terminology feel native and immersive.

Before hiring, request a free sample translation of a key scene to verify that the translator captures the nuance and rhythm of your original prose.