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Literary Translators

Not literal machine translation, but living literature. Literary translators recreate your book in another language while preserving your voice, rhythm, and character subtext.

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Literary Translator
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Историк, выпускница исторического факультета Томского государственного университета. Переводчик в сфере профессиональных коммуникаций с английского языка. Обладает высокой скоростью чтения и внимательностью.

Contemporary Fiction
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Work on your manuscript — not scattered files

Storello is a dedicated author workspace: chapters, character bibles, worldbuilding, and plot timelines in one project. Invite your editor into the text and discuss changes in context.

Chapter 7 · Draft

He stepped across the threshold, and the cottage behind him ceased to be home. The wind carried the scent of smoke from eastern pastures.

MMaria, EditorA strong sensory detail — move it to the opening sentence to set the tone for the entire scene.

Literary Translation — Why Fiction Requires Specialized Translators

Translating fiction is a creative act, not word-for-word substitution. A literary translator reimagines the text in the target language, ensuring that idioms, comedic timing, emotional subtext, and worldbuilding terminology feel native and immersive.

Before hiring, request a free sample translation of a key scene to verify that the translator captures the nuance and rhythm of your original prose.