Professional publishing translation services

Publishing reaches across borders, formats, and regulatory environments. Translating a book or journal is more than converting words; it’s preserving author voice and editorial intent while meeting global distribution standards. Copy must align with house style, reading level expectations, and cultural context—so covers, blurbs, and interior text resonate authentically in each target market.

Compliance also drives decisions. Rights and licensing terms need legally sound translations, while content for children, education, or sensitive topics can require extra scrutiny. Publishers operating in the United States may need certified translations of agreements for legal use, and international partners often demand globally recognized documentation. Our certified translations are accepted worldwide, including by USCIS and authorities across many countries, enabling seamless cross-border processes.

Speed to market is critical. Seasonal campaigns, launch windows, and embargoes leave no room for errors or delays. We assemble specialized teams—editors, proofreaders, and DTP professionals—who understand pagination, hyphenation, and line breaks in target languages. The result: consistent style, accurate terminology, and layouts that hold up in print and digital formats, supporting stronger sales, discoverability, and reader trust.

Kings of Translation assigns linguists with publishing backgrounds—translators, editors, and subject specialists who work to your brief and house style. We build custom terminology databases and maintain glossaries for series consistency. Editors perform second-language reviews, and proofreaders check line-by-line details to protect tone, pacing, and narrative flow for fiction and non-fiction alike.

Quality is structured. We follow ISO 17100-aligned workflows and multi-step QA tailored to editorial content. For legal and commercial use—such as rights agreements, distribution contracts, or copyright filings—we provide certified translations at $32.90 per page in the U.S. Our credentials include ATA membership, BBB A+ standing, and processes designed for international acceptance.

Our pricing for standard publishing content starts at $0.06 per word, with volume-based discounts for large lists or series. Typical short-form assets can be delivered in 24–48 hours, while full-length manuscripts are scheduled with clear milestones and dedicated project managers. With a 98% customer return rate, we prioritize responsive communication and a service model built around your editorial calendar.

We integrate with the platforms publishers use daily. From InDesign and IDML for print to EPUB and Kindle formats for digital, our teams localize content while preserving layout rules, non-breaking spaces, and typographic standards. We manage ONIX metadata so titles, subjects, keywords, and descriptions match market expectations and retailer requirements.

Translation memory and terminology management ensure consistency across series and backlist updates, reducing costs over time and accelerating production. Secure portals and APIs allow efficient file exchange with CMS and PIM systems such as WordPress, Contentful, and similar platforms. Automated status updates and version control minimize risk and rework.

Each project includes a scalable workflow: intake and scoping, terminology setup, translation, editing, proofreading, DTP/typesetting, and preflight checks. A dedicated project manager coordinates milestones and stakeholder reviews. Whether you’re localizing one title or hundreds, our infrastructure scales to meet deadlines without sacrificing editorial quality or compliance.