I'm Isabelle, a native French speaker living in New Zealand for 17 years. I speak, read and write both languages perfectly. I also write creative fiction in my spare time, mainly short-stories. I think that gives me an appreciation of what goes into writing an entire book and would bring particular care to this project. I am sensitive to styles of writing and will preserve the original text’s tone and feel when translating.
Your project sounds very interesting and I would love to work on the translation of your book. It wouldn't just be a job to me but also a project I care about and personally invest myself in. I'm probably not the fastest translator you can find but I can guarantee I will look after your novel as if it was my own creation.
Sample:
When he awakes, Mr Martin looks at himself in the mirror and is astonished by the size of his belly. He was told he would lose weight in this country, but since he's been here, pounds have accumulated in a scandalous fashion. He hates the food he's served at lunchtime at the nearby restaurant. However, he stuffs himself with naans and chappatis to reduce the heat of the curry. Deprived of alcohol because it's hard to get, he never drank so much, as if making up for the feeling of withdrawal.
Proposed Milestones
$250 AUD - 19,000 words
$250 AUD - 19,000 words
$250 AUD - 19,000 words
$250 AUD - 19,000 words
$250 AUD - Reviews and corrections before completion