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Book Translation Services to Reach Readers Worldwide

Our book translation services help your book reach readers in more than 10 languages. Native-speaking literary translators carry your voice, humor and style into each language. Then we edit, format and publish your translated edition, so it is ready for readers around the world.

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Languages Our Book Translation Services Cover

We translate between English and many of the world's most widely read languages. Ask us about others too.

  • Spanish

    Reach readers in Spain and Latin America. It is also a big market in the US.

  • Mandarin Chinese

    It opens your book to one of the biggest groups of readers in the world.

  • Hindi

    Reach a fast-growing group of readers in India and beyond.

  • French

    Reach readers in France, Canada, Belgium, Switzerland and much of Africa.

  • Arabic

    Share your book with readers in the Middle East and North Africa.

  • Bengali

    Connect with millions of readers in Bangladesh and India.

  • Portuguese

    Reach readers in Brazil, Portugal and Portuguese-speaking Africa.

  • Russian

    Reach readers in Eastern Europe and Central Asia.

  • Urdu

    Connect with readers in Pakistan, India and communities around the world.

Your Book, in Your Readers' Language

A great translation feels like the book was written in that language from the start.

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How Our Translation Process Works

You always know which stage your book is at and who is working on it.

  1. 01

    Choose Your Languages

    First, we talk about your goals and which markets make sense for your book.

  2. 02

    Translate

    Next, a native speaker who knows books translates your text. They keep your tone and style.

  3. 03

    Edit and Proofread

    Then a second native speaker edits and proofreads the translation for accuracy and flow.

  4. 04

    Format and Publish

    After that, we format the translated edition and help you publish it in the right stores.

Book Translation Services That Keep Your Voice

Translation is not just swapping words. Jokes and local sayings need care. So our translators are native speakers who know books well. They keep the feeling of each line, not just the meaning. That way, your story still sounds like you.

Then a second native speaker checks every line. As a result, you get a translation that reads naturally and stays true to your original.

A translated edition needs the same care as the original. Pair translation with book formatting services for each language, then reach new markets with book distribution services. We can also adapt your book cover design for each language edition.

Same book in several languages from our book translation services

What our authors say

  • I wanted to expand my readership into Latin America, but my previous agency gave me a translation heavily reliant on European Spanish slang that alienated my target readers. Ordwick asked about my specific target market on day one and matched me with a translator who understood the exact regional dialect and cultural context my book needed.

    Elena M.

    Romance Author

  • Translating my 80,000-word thriller into Mandarin Chinese was a massive investment, and I was nervous about committing blind. Ordwick provided a sample translation of the first chapter so I could have a bilingual colleague verify the tone and accuracy before we moved forward with the full manuscript. That level of transparency and confidence won me over completely.

    Marcus T.

    Thriller Author

  • Because Ordwick’s in-house team had already handled the developmental editing of my business book, the translation team had full context on my core arguments and philosophy. Nothing was lost in translation to French because the editors and translators collaborated directly. You simply don't get that level of deep understanding from a generic translation mill.

    David K.

    Non-Fiction Author

  • Ordwick didn't just publish my book; they treated it like a piece of architecture. Every font choice, every margin, every marketing move was intentional and precise.

    Marisol Reyes

    Author Of 'the Architecture Of Silence

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Book Translation FAQs

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Do you use machine translation?

No. Real people do all our work. Machines still miss voice, humor and small shades of meaning, so we do not use them.

How long does book translation take?

Most novels take six to twelve weeks per language. That time includes editing.

Can you translate into English?

Yes. We also translate books from other languages into English for readers in the US, UK and worldwide.

Who owns the translation?

Rights are set out in your agreement. In most cases, you can publish and sell the translated edition as your own.

How much do your book translation services cost?

We quote each book on its own. The price depends on word count, language and topic. So ask us for a free quote.

Get a Quote for Book Translation

Share your word count and target languages. We will reply within two business days.

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  • Your manuscript is kept confidential
  • A clear quote with no obligation

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