ENGLISH ⇌ GERMAN LITERARY TRANSLATION

Hi all! I am a 31-year-old translator from Germany specializing in literary translations from English into German. Languages and the way they convey culture are my great passion (some might even say obsession). With over 30 books on the shelves - plenty of which have become bestsellers - and many more to come, I bring a blend of youthful enthusiasm and seasoned professionalism to a world of AI mediocrity.

Throughout my career as a literary translator, I have always taken pride in smoothly bringing English stories to German life while preserving the essence of the source manuscript. It is important to me that cultural subtleties and the heart of the original work shine through, while still fitting seamlessly into the German literary landscape and - of course - being fun to read. My guiding principle is that it's not a good translation until the reader doesn't realize he's reading one. This allows the reader to fully immerse him- or herself into the lyrical alternate reality.

Hence, translating is not just about words - it's about finding the perfect balance between preservation and adaption. This is where my special skills come into play. I have a knack for capturing the subtle meanings, the rhythm of the writing, and the emotions woven into the text, all the while still keeping in mind that some things work differently in German - or sometimes not at all! Romance authors know exactly what I mean by this.

In a world where communication effortlessly crosses borders, but language barriers still exist, it is my pleasure to connect English literary gems with German-speaking audiences. You can learn more about me and my work in my profile or by punching my name into Amazon. If you need a dedicated, culturally savvy German language professional with a passion for prose and puns, congratulations! You just found the perfect companion for your jour(ma)ney!

Please don't hesitate to contact me if you want to discuss a potential project. You can attach a sample right away (and receive a free test translation, <1k words), so I can assess your style and the scope of the project.