Accurate editorial translation services for global publishing

Editorial translation demands far more than word-for-word accuracy. For books, journals and long-form content, the translated text must reflect the author’s voice, narrative flow and intended reading experience. At Kings of Translation, we assign native linguists who specialise in your genre or discipline, ensuring that tone, pacing and stylistic nuances are carefully preserved.

We work extensively with trade and literary titles, academic and scientific publications, professional manuals, children’s books and educational materials. Each project includes translation, in-depth editing and final proofreading as standard, so the output is ready to slot directly into your layout or typesetting workflow.

Our linguists are familiar with publishing workflows including copy-editing marks, style sheets and version control. We can work with your in-house editors and proofreaders, or manage the entire linguistic process on your behalf, aligning with your house style, terminology lists and series guidelines.

For publishers managing multilingual lists, we also offer ongoing language asset management. This includes term bases, style guides and translation memories, enabling consistent editorial quality across entire catalogues and long-running series, while optimising costs and turnaround times.

Our editorial translation services are part of our comprehensive publishing translation solutions, designed to help authors, publishers, and content teams reach global audiences with consistent quality across all formats and markets.

Professional publishers need reliability, consistency and clear communication. Kings of Translation offers a structured editorial translation workflow, led by experienced project managers who coordinate each stage from briefing to final delivery. You will have a single point of contact, detailed timelines and transparent pricing from the outset.

Every translation is carried out by native-speaking professionals with proven experience in publishing and editorial work. A second linguist then edits the content, refining structure, style and coherence, followed by final proofreading. This multi-step quality process helps ensure your translated title feels as though it was originally written in the target language.

We understand the commercial realities of publishing schedules. Flexible turnaround options range from standard to accelerated services for time-sensitive releases, special issues or co-publishing agreements. For shorter editorial content, such as articles, interviews or catalogue copy, we can often provide delivery within 24–48 hours, depending on length and complexity.

Pricing for editorial translation is straightforward and transparent. For standard editorial content, rates typically start from around £0.05 per word, depending on language pair, subject matter and required services (such as copy-editing, localisation or transcreation). For certified documentation that accompanies publishing operations, prices start at £29.90 per page.

Our customer-centric approach is reflected in a 98% client return rate, built on attentive communication, consistent quality and on-time delivery. Whether you are a large publishing house, a smaller independent press or an individual author, we tailor our editorial translation workflows to match your specific requirements and internal processes.

For UK-based publishers, authors and agencies, we provide editorial translations both into and out of English, prepared to meet the expectations of British readers, editors and reviewers. This includes attention to British English spelling, punctuation standards and idiomatic usage, along with sensitivity to local cultural references and regulatory requirements.

At the same time, our network of linguists supports publishing projects for global markets, whether you are releasing a title simultaneously in multiple territories or adapting existing content for new regions. We can manage multilingual editions for European, Asian, Middle Eastern and Latin American markets, coordinating teams across time zones and languages.

In addition to long-form content, we translate marketing and promotional material that supports your editorial programme. This includes blurbs, cover copy, press releases, catalogues, web pages and social media assets. These texts often require a blend of translation and creative adaptation to appeal to local audiences while remaining faithful to your brand and title positioning.

For academic and scholarly publishing, we work with subject-matter experts who understand citation conventions, terminology and the expectations of peer-reviewed journals and academic presses. They ensure that abstracts, articles, monographs and conference proceedings are linguistically accurate and stylistically appropriate for international academic readers.

Whether you are preparing a debut novel, expanding an established series, or launching a new publication, our editorial translation expertise integrates seamlessly with our broader publishing translation services to support your complete content strategy.

Editorial content often passes through multiple versions, from early manuscript to final proof. Our workflows are designed to integrate seamlessly with your existing processes, using clear versioning, tracked changes and comments to keep translators, editors and in-house teams aligned. We can work directly in Word, InDesign exports, XML, CMS platforms or other publishing tools.

Kings of Translation treats author and publisher materials with strict confidentiality. Secure file transfer, NDAs where required and controlled access to project files help protect unpublished content and sensitive contracts. We understand the importance of embargoes, pre-publication restrictions and coordinated release dates across territories.

For recurring editorial work, we build translation memories and terminology databases that store preferred terms, series conventions and style decisions. Over time, this not only strengthens consistency across titles and editions, it also helps reduce costs and shorten turnaround for future projects, particularly for serial publications or annual report-style documents.

Our services extend to localisation and adaptation where needed. For example, measurements, legal references or educational frameworks may need to be adjusted for UK, European or other regional contexts. We advise on what requires localisation, and carefully implement changes while preserving the integrity and intent of the original material.

If you handle ancillary documentation alongside editorial projects, such as contracts, licences or supporting identity records for authors and contributors, we can also support with accurate translation of these documents, working in tandem with your legal and administrative teams to streamline your international publishing operations.