Literary Translation: Let Stories Continue in Another Language

The life of a literary work doesn’t end with its original publication—it truly begins when it’s read, understood, and felt by more people. When a novel, essay collection, or narrative non-fiction piece crosses into another language, translation becomes the bridge that carries its essence across cultures.

But literary translation is never about word-for-word substitution. It is, in every sense, a second act of writing. It demands not only linguistic skill but also deep sensitivity to tone, rhythm, context, and emotion. In today's global landscape, many literary voices reach the world through the quiet work of a translator.

Why Literary Translation Is Different

Unlike technical or informational texts, literary works rely on nuance—of mood, rhythm, and meaning. The challenge lies in preserving not just what is said, but how it is said.

Key principles we follow:

• Balancing fidelity and re-creation
  A faithful translation doesn't mean literal. It means true—to the voice, intent, and emotional resonance of the original.

• Rhythmic and stylistic fluency
  A good translation reads not like a translation, but like it was written in the target language.

• Cultural tuning
  Idioms, historical references, and social cues must be rendered with care—neither erased nor awkwardly imposed.

• Authorial empathy
  To translate a work well is to understand the world the author was building—and to rebuild it, brick by brick, in a new language.

Our Approach to Literary Projects

At Airui Translation, we treat every literary manuscript as a collaborative, creative endeavor. Our process includes:

• Selecting translators with a strong background in literature and style;

• Offering a “translator + editor” model for complex or high-profile works;

• Communicating directly with authors or publishers on style, tone, and structure;

• Providing multi-stage reviews to ensure voice consistency and narrative integrity;

• Optional services: sample translations, reader’s guides, pre-publication support, or bilingual editions.

We believe translation is not just a service—it is a shared commitment to storytelling.

On Service Models and Pricing

Literary projects are best handled through full-project planning rather than per-word or per-page rates. Our proposals are shaped around the manuscript’s length, language direction, complexity, and intended use—be it for publication, rights promotion, or sample presentation.

We honor original work—and we honor the craft of translation as creative writing in its own right.

If you’re preparing to bring a story into a new language and seek a team who understands the soul of your book, we’d be honored to work with you. Great stories deserve to be heard—everywhere.

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