Professional book translation services for authors

Books travel further when the translation reads like it was written in the target language. Our subject‑matter experts and literary translators preserve voice, pacing, dialogue, humor, and metaphor—while adjusting idioms and references so they resonate with local readers. From literary fiction and thrillers to memoirs, business books, and scholarly titles, we ensure your intent and style remain intact.

Kings of Translation pairs each project with niche linguists—children’s literature specialists, academic editors, poetry translators, or technical writers for research‑heavy texts. This ensures genre‑appropriate terminology, age‑appropriate wording, and consistent narrative voice. For series and franchises, we build custom glossaries and style guides to keep character names, key phrases, and world‑building elements consistent across volumes and languages.

Publish confidently across the U.S. and international markets. We manage both print and eBook deliverables, including InDesign layouts, Word manuscripts, LaTeX for academic works, and ePub/Kindle files. Our desktop publishing (DTP) team preserves typography, page breaks, illustrations, captions, footnotes, cross‑references, indexes, and front/back matter—so your translated edition mirrors the original design.

Powered by the KoT Intuit AI+Human platform, you can reduce costs by up to 50% without compromising quality. Our workflow blends AI‑assisted productivity with human literary expertise and multi‑step editing. The result is fluent, market‑ready translation tuned for discoverability, readability, and long‑term catalog value.

With global acceptance and distribution in mind, our translations support authors and publishers moving from one country to another—launching U.S. titles abroad or adapting international bestsellers for North American readers. Wherever your readers are, we help you meet them there.

Our publishing‑grade process starts with scoping: we review word count, genre conventions, target markets, and formatting needs (print vs. eBook). Next, we create a glossary and style guide, translate a short sample if needed, and align on tone. Production includes translation, bilingual editing, and final proofreading—followed by DTP/typesetting to preserve design and pagination.

Formats we handle include DOCX, IDML/INDD (Adobe InDesign), PDF, LaTeX, ePub, and Kindle (fixed/reflowable). We maintain visual consistency: typography, hyphenation rules, run‑in heads, figure placement, image captions, notes, appendices, and indexes. For complex layouts and right‑to‑left scripts, our DTP specialists optimize line breaks, ligatures, and kerning for professional results.

Pricing is transparent and competitive—standard book translation from $0.06 per word. Thanks to KoT Intuit AI+Human technology, many titles qualify for up to 50% savings and faster turnaround. Typical schedules range from a few weeks to several months depending on length, complexity, and number of target languages. Need to hit a seasonal release window? Ask about phased delivery or parallel language teams.

Quality assurance is continuous: terminology checks, revision controls, automated QA passes, and human review by senior editors. We are an ATA member and maintain BBB A+ standards. Confidentiality is paramount—NDA available, secure file transfer, and strict IP protection for unpublished manuscripts and proprietary content.

Kings of Translation provides dedicated project managers and 24/7 support. You get status updates, tracked changes, and clear guidance at each milestone. When the translation is complete, you receive print‑ready files and validated eBook formats that meet distributor and marketplace specifications.

We translate a wide range of titles: literary fiction, genre novels, non‑fiction, business and self‑help, children’s picture books, YA, graphic novels, textbooks, monographs, and research compilations. Each category benefits from dedicated subject‑matter translators and editors who understand genre expectations, reading level, and scholarly citation norms.

For U.S. publishers introducing international authors to North American audiences—or U.S. authors entering foreign markets—we ensure localization beyond the page: measurements, dates, cultural references, and market‑specific word choices are adjusted for clarity and authenticity. We also refine catalog copy, back‑cover blurbs, author bios, and retailer metadata to support discoverability.

Our production covers illustrations and text callouts, figure legends, tables, footnotes, endnotes, and cross‑references. We maintain consistent numbering and page anchors so print navigability matches the original. For eBooks, we validate structure (TOC, landmarks, alt text) and accessibility attributes to meet store requirements.

Kings of Translation is a global agency. Our translations are accepted worldwide by booksellers, distributors, libraries, and online marketplaces. Whether your catalog travels from the U.S. to Europe or from Asia to the U.S., we prepare files that meet international standards while honoring your house style and brand guidelines.

If your book launch includes companion materials, we can translate promotional assets and internal documentation to keep messaging aligned—see related options like brochure translation and handbook translation.