Professional book translation for authors and publishers

Great books deserve great readers—everywhere. Our literary translators specialise in genres such as contemporary fiction, historical novels, poetry, memoir, business books, and academic non‑fiction. They don’t just translate words; they reconstruct voice, pacing, idioms, and cultural nuance to deliver a reading experience that feels truly native.

With KoT Intuit AI+Human, we blend AI‑assisted drafting with expert human editing to accelerate workflows while safeguarding stylistic integrity. This hybrid approach delivers up to 50% cost savings and consistent terminology without losing the artistry that sets your writing apart.

Going global demands more than language fluency. We tailor content to regional preferences—from British to American English, European to Latin American Spanish—ensuring style, spelling, and references suit your target audience. For series, we maintain long‑term glossaries and style guides to keep character names, timelines, and brand elements consistent across volumes.

Our 98% client return rate reflects attentive project management and clear communication. Whether you’re targeting the UK market first or releasing internationally, we align timelines with your launch plan and coordinate with editors, designers, and distributors to keep your release on schedule.

Layout matters. Our DTP specialists rebuild page layout in InDesign, Word, or Google Docs and produce final files for print (PDF/X) and digital (EPUB, MOBI, KPF). We preserve headings, footnotes, captions, illustrations, tables, and styles—so the translated edition mirrors the source design.

Clear pricing keeps budgets on track: standard book translation from £0.05 per word, with editing and proofreading included. Certified copies, if required for academic submissions or grants, are available from £29.90 per page. The features above list our universal benchmark “From $0.06 per word” for easy international comparison.

Our workflow includes scoping, sample translation, glossary creation, main translation with editor review, QA with native proofreaders, and final DTP checks. Expect fast turnarounds for shorter manuscripts (24–72 hours) and realistic schedules for full‑length works, with rush options available.

Quality assurance is multi‑layered: literary editors refine tone and style, technical reviewers verify facts and terminology, and final QA ensures consistency across chapters. As a BBB A+ business and ATA member, Kings of Translation applies rigorous standards trusted by authors and publishers worldwide.

We support manuscripts, galley proofs, and final artwork across DOCX, IDML/INDD, PDF, and EPUB. For ebooks, we ensure correct encoding, hyphenation rules, and pagination indicators so your files upload smoothly to major platforms and British and international retailers.

If you plan cross‑border submissions—to literary agents, festivals, academic presses, or grant bodies—we provide translator’s notes and, when requested, certified translations accepted worldwide. While books rarely require official certification, it’s available when guidelines specify it.

Rights sales and marketing are easier with consistent assets. We can localise back‑cover copy, press releases, and author bios alongside the manuscript. Need HR or policy materials for your publishing team? See our complementary handbook translation options.