No. While my main focus is on book and literary translation, I also offer general translation services for other types of content. As an author, I bring deep knowledge of storytelling and publishing, but I’m also happy to help with marketing materials, websites, audio/video scripts, and more.

For details, feel free to check out my General Translation services.

Yes, I do. I’m happy to translate non-fiction books from English to German or vice versa. Just contact me for a quote.

If you’ve already started a series with another translator and would like to switch to working with me, that’s totally possible, but maintaining consistency is key.

Ideally, you’ll provide the termbase your previous translator used (a glossary of names, phrases, and stylistic choices). If that’s not available, I’ll need the already translated books to do a read-through and get familiar with the style and terminology.

In that case, a small fee may apply depending on the length and number of books. Just contact me, and I’ll be happy to take a look and provide a fair rate.

This depends on word count, genre, manuscript quality, and editor availability. I occasionally have ongoing projects that I need to wrap up while working on your translation. I always calculate timelines generously to ensure I can meet the agreed deadline.

For a polished 100K-word novel, the initial translation draft typically takes around 4-6 weeks. During the process, I’ll get in touch if anything is unclear. The cleaner and more professionally edited your manuscript is, the smoother and faster the translation will go.

Once the draft is done, it moves on to editing. I either do editing myself or work with trusted editors, whose timelines vary. Some can edit a 100K novel in 2 weeks, others may need up to 2 months. Since editors are often booked well in advance, the earlier you secure a slot with me, the better.

After editing, it takes about 2 weeks to review all changes and give the manuscript a final proofread before delivery.

It’s simple and straightforward. First, send me an email with your project details. You’re welcome to include a sample (up to 500 words) if you’d like a preview of my work.

To help me assess the quality and writing style, I ask that you also send me your book for a read-through as Microsoft Word file. This helps me get a feel for your voice.

If we move forward, I’ll send you two documents to sign: a project agreement and a Terms of Service Agreement. Once those are signed, the advance payment is complete, and I’ve received all required files (as Microsoft Word documents), I’ll begin the translation on the agreed start date.

Absolutely! Just reach out and let me know what’s changed.

If it’s just a few words, sentences, or small updates to your front or back matter, I’ll make those changes free of charge.

For larger edits, like full paragraphs or chapters, a small fee may apply. In that case, I’ll take a look and provide a fair quote.

No. Once the translated manuscript is delivered, all decisions about publishing, marketing, and distribution are completely yours.

You pay a one-time fee for my translation services, and you keep 100% of the royalties from your book sales. No ongoing payments, no strings attached. Just full creative and financial control.

As the translator, I’m considered the copyright holder of the translated version — since I’m the creative author of the new text.

This doesn’t affect your publishing rights. It simply means that once the translation is finalized, no changes can be made to the translated manuscript without my approval. You’ll also need to credit me as the translator in the copyright section of your book (which I usually include myself) and link my name when uploading the book to your publishing platforms.

Everything else — publishing, marketing, pricing, distribution — stays fully in your control as the author.

If no editor is available to complete the project on time, I handle the editing of German manuscripts myself. 

Otherwise, I work with professional editors for the editing phase, and there’s a reason for that. As an author myself, I believe it’s essential that someone other than the translator takes on the editing task. A fresh set of eyes can catch things the original translator might miss, even in their native language. 

Editing is a mandatory part of the translation process, and I’ll manage the entire workflow (including communication with the editor) so you receive a polished, ready-to-publish manuscript.

If you already have a translated and edited version of your book and just need a final proofread, I’m happy to help make sure everything is clean and publication-ready.

Yes, absolutely! You can send me a sample of up to 500 words (Microsoft Word document), and I’ll be happy to translate it for you, so you can get a feel for my style, tone, and translation approach before committing.

You might be thinking, “But I don’t speak the language, so how will I know if it’s any good?” That’s a valid concern! In that case, I recommend asking a native speaker or bilingual friend to review the sample, just to give you extra peace of mind.

Absolutely. I treat every manuscript with complete confidentiality and respect. Your work will never be shared, reused, or discussed without your permission.

The only exception is the professional editor I’m working with for your translation. In that case, I may share portions of the manuscript only when necessary, such as when an editor needs to check phrasing or context to ensure quality. This is purely for quality control, and your manuscript will never be passed on to anyone not directly involved in the process.

If you have additional privacy concerns, I’m happy to sign a non-disclosure agreement (NDA) at your request.

Yes, as long as your writing follows the general style rules of the target language, I absolutely can. I work with the standard guides: the Chicago Manual of Style (US), Oxford Style Guide (UK), and Duden (DE), depending on your chosen language. These aren’t meant to restrict your creativity. They’re here to make sure your writing is clean, consistent, and professional.

That said, as an author myself, I know that rules can be bent for the sake of voice. For example, most style guides advise against using brackets in fiction, but modern novelists often use them to show inner thoughts. That’s fine, as long as it’s intentional and done well.

What doesn’t work is using style as an excuse to break every rule: dialogue punctuation, endless sentence fragments, repetitive phrasing, etc. If a manuscript ignores the basics entirely, then yes — the voice will get lost in translation, because the foundation isn’t solid.

Don’t worry if you’re not familiar with style guides. Most authors aren’t. The best way to internalize them? Read in your genre. A lot. When you read more than you write, you naturally absorb tone, rhythm, and structure, which helps me preserve your voice beautifully in translation.