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Services
Transcreation, Translation, Language instruction, AI + Human review (MT post-editing), Editing/proofreading, Training
Books are my passion – and bringing literary and factual worlds to life in a new language is my calling.
As an academically trained literary translator with over two decades of experience in the linguistic and intercultural fields, I specialize in translating compelling works from English, Greek, and Italian into natural, immersive German. With an M.A. in Psycholinguistics and Literature, I treat translation as a true craft, ensuring that your text retains its unique voice, emotional pacing, and cultural nuances while reading like an original German masterpiece.
My extensive background includes full cultural immersion, having spent 22 years living in Greece and 5 years studying in Rome, alongside key professional stations such as working with the international broadcaster Deutsche Welle. This deep linguistic and cultural root system allows me to master fine nuances, idiomatic expressions, and authentic dialogue.
Core Areas of Expertise:
Crime, Thriller & Cozy Mystery: Maintaining tight pacing, building suspense, delivering sharp prose, and capturing witty, humorous dialogue.
Fantasy & Urban Fantasy: Ensuring logical, consistent world-building, high imaginative stakes, and culturally resonant terminology.
Romance & Historical Fiction (Regency): Capturing authentic emotional depth, powerful character dynamics, period-accurate tone, and natural dialogue flow.
Non-Fiction: Utilizing my psycholinguistics background to translate sophisticated self-help books, health guides, and psychological texts with precise and accessible terminology.
What I Bring to Your Project:
Proven Track Record: A solid portfolio of successfully published novels and non-fiction books on the German market.
Academic Depth: An understanding of text analysis and narrative psychology that helps breathe life into complex characters and arguments.
Flawless Readability: A deep understanding of German sentence flow and stylistic precision that keeps readers hooked.
Reliability & Professionalism: Clear communication, strict deadline adherence, and a collaborative, publisher-grade mindset.
German readers are notoriously critical when it comes to text flow and authentic dialogue. If you are looking to launch your book in the booming German market with the highest quality standards, let’s connect! Feel free to contact me for a custom quote or a brief sample translation of your manuscript.
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