Services
Literary Translation
A translation should sound like the author, not like a translation. Our literary translators carry voice, rhythm and cultural texture between Turkish and English.
At a glance
- Turkish → English and English → Turkish
- German, Spanish and French through vetted native-speaker translators
- A glossary and style note for every book
- Your approval on a sample chapter before the full translation
Method
You know exactly what you are getting.
A professional literary translator takes your book from the first line to the last, chooses the way of working that suits the text, and explains it to you before we start.
Process
The same care for every book.
- 1
Free sample
We translate the first ~500 words so you can hear the voice in the other language.
- 2
Glossary and style note
Names, places, recurring terms and stylistic choices are agreed before the full translation.
- 3
Sample chapter
You approve one chapter before we go on. Tone and register are settled here.
- 4
Translation and review
The translator completes the book and revises it end to end. Then it comes to you for review.
Languages
Turkish at the core.
Turkish and English are our in-house languages, in both directions. For German, Spanish and French we work with native-speaker literary translators we have chosen to work with, and quote per word for each language pair.
What you receive
Delivered ready to use.
- The translated manuscript (.docx), ready for typesetting
- The glossary and style note
- Short notes on cultural references and how we handled them
- On request, an English synopsis and sample pages for submissions to publishers
FAQ
Translation questions
Which languages do you work in?
Turkish and English are our in-house languages, in both directions. For German, Spanish and French we work with vetted native-speaker literary translators and quote per language pair.
Can we see the quality before committing?
Yes. We translate the first ~500 words free of charge and deliver within 3–5 business days. For AI projects we start with a small paid pilot.
Do you use AI in literary translation?
Every translation is done and revised end to end by a professional literary translator. If we use AI tools on your book, we tell you in writing before we start, so you can disclose it wherever your publisher or platform requires.
Do I need the translation rights?
Yes. Before we start, we check that you hold the translation rights, or that the rights holder has given permission. If your book is under contract with a publisher, the contract decides who can license translations.
How do you keep a long book consistent?
For every book we keep a glossary of character names, places and recurring terms, plus a short style note. You approve a sample chapter before the full translation starts.
Who revises the translation?
The literary translator revises the whole translation end to end before it comes to you. You then review it, and we work through your questions and changes together.
Hear the difference in your own words.
We translate the first ~500 words free of charge. Judge the voice, tone and consistency on your own text.
Request a free sample translation