Words Across Worlds
"Transforming German Literature for Global Readers"
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Kanak is a professional German literary translator, offering translation, proofreading, and machine translation post-editing (MTPE) services. Specializing in adapting English literary works for German audiences with accuracy and care.
Crafted Services
Biographies & Autobiographies
Biographies & Autobiographies
Biographies & Autobiographies
Bringing personal stories to life, maintaining the voice and essence of the author.
Articles & Journals
Biographies & Autobiographies
Biographies & Autobiographies
Translating academic and non-academic articles with precision, ensuring clarity and accuracy.
Novels (non-fictional)
Biographies & Autobiographies
Novels (non-fictional)
Capturing the narrative flow, character voices, and underlying themes to create a faithful and engaging translation.
Essays
Children books
Novels (non-fictional)
Conveying arguments, insights, and stylistic nuances with careful attention to detail.
Children books
Children books
Children books
Translating timeless stories with a deep understanding of their moral lessons.
Personal Blogs
Children books
Children books
Ensuring your personal voice and style shine through, making your content accessible to a wider audience.
Why Choose Me?
When you choose me as your literary translator, you’re partnering with someone who is passionate about bringing stories to life across languages. With expertise in both English and German, I ensure your work is translated with accuracy, care, and cultural relevance. I focus on capturing the unique voice, style, and emotion of your writing, providing a seamless reading experience for your target audience. I’m dedicated to delivering polished translations, meeting deadlines, and offering personalized support to make sure your project shines.
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Frequently Asked Questions
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I specialize in translating a wide range of literary texts, including novels, short stories, biographies, essays, fables, journals, and more. Your work must be non-fictional, I ensure that the translation captures the original tone, style, and cultural nuances.
I offer translation services between English and German, and vice versa. My goal is to faithfully convey the meaning, emotion, and artistic elements of your literary work in the target language.
Quality is my top priority. I use a combination of careful translation, followed by thorough editing and proofreading. I also conduct a final quality assurance check to ensure that the translation is accurate, consistent, and maintains the integrity of the original work.
The timeline for a literary translation project varies depending on the length and complexity of the text. For example, a novel might take 4-8 weeks to translate, while shorter works like essays or articles might be completed in 1-3 weeks. I’ll provide a specific timeline after reviewing your manuscript.
Machine Translation Post-Editing (MTPE) is a process where a machine translation is initially used to create a draft, which is then carefully reviewed and edited by a human translator. Yes, I do offer MTPE for literary works, blending the efficiency of technology with my expertise to ensure the final translation is of high quality.
I take the confidentiality of your work very seriously. All materials shared with me are treated with the utmost care and privacy. If needed, I am happy to sign a non-disclosure agreement (NDA) to ensure your work remains secure.
My rates vary based on factors such as the complexity of the text, word count, and specific project requirements. I offer a transparent pricing structure, which I can provide after an initial analysis of your manuscript. Please contact me for a personalized quote.
I understand that some projects may have urgent deadlines. While I do my best to accommodate tight schedules, the quality of the translation is always my priority. Please get in touch as early as possible if you have a time-sensitive project, so I can assess the feasibility.
Absolutely. Once I complete the translation, I’ll send it to you for review. You can provide feedback, and I will make any necessary revisions to ensure the final translation meets your expectations.
After the final delivery, I remain available for any follow-up support you may need. This includes answering any additional questions, making minor adjustments, or discussing future translation projects. My goal is to build a lasting relationship with you.
Terms&Conditions
1. Services Provided
I offer professional literary translation services between English and German. These include, but are not limited to, the translation of biographies, autobiographies, articles, journals, novels(non-fiction), essays, fables, and personal blogs.
2. Project Scope
The scope of each translation project, including deadlines, word count, and any specific requirements, will be agreed upon before work begins. Any changes to the scope during the project must be mutually agreed upon and may result in additional fees or adjusted timelines.
3. Pricing and Payment Terms
All pricing is provided based on the complexity, word count, and deadline of the project. A price estimate will be shared before starting the project. A 50% deposit is required to commence work, with the balance due upon completion of the project. Payments can be made via [GooglePay, Paypal]. Any outstanding payments must be made within 14 days of final delivery. Late payments may incur additional fees.
4. Revisions and Feedback
Clients are entitled to one round of revisions free of charge, provided the revisions are within the scope of the original project brief. Any additional revisions or changes outside of the agreed scope may be subject to additional fees.
5. Confidentiality
All client materials and information shared during the course of the translation project will be treated with strict confidentiality. I will not disclose or share any details of your project with third parties without prior consent, except as required by law.
6. Delivery Timeline
The timeline for project completion will be mutually agreed upon before starting the project. While I strive to meet all deadlines, I cannot be held responsible for delays caused by unforeseen circumstances outside of my control. If there are any anticipated delays on my part, I will notify you immediately and work to adjust the schedule as necessary.
7. Client Responsibilities
Clients are responsible for providing all relevant materials, including the source text, project requirements, and any specific instructions, in a timely manner. Delays in receiving materials may affect the agreed timeline and could result in extended delivery dates.
8. Cancellation Policy
If a project is canceled after work has commenced, the client will be responsible for paying for all work completed up to the point of cancellation. The initial deposit is non-refundable unless otherwise agreed upon.
9. Intellectual Property
Upon receipt of full payment, all rights to the translated material will be transferred to the client. I reserve the right to use non-sensitive portions of the work in my portfolio, unless otherwise agreed upon.
10. Limitation of Liability
I will provide the translation services to the best of my ability and ensure quality and accuracy. However, I will not be held liable for any indirect, incidental, or consequential damages arising from the use of the translated material.
I reserve the right to modify these Terms and Conditions at any time. Any changes will be communicated in writing and will apply to future projects.
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