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I have an entire book in Indonesian that now has to reach an English-speaking audience. The task is strictly penerjemahan bahasa, covering approximately 55,000 words (about 200 pages). You will work from the original, fully-edited Indonesian manuscript and deliver a fluent, idiomatic English version ready for layout. Scope • Translate every chapter, table, and footnote from Indonesian to English. • Preserve tone, style, and any cultural nuances that matter to the narrative. • Supply the final file in both editable Word (.docx) and clean PDF for review. Acceptance criteria 1. Page-by-page accuracy: meaning retained, no machine-translation artefacts. 2. Consistent terminology across the entire manuscript. 3. Zero spelling or grammar errors in the English copy. 4. Delivery meets the agreed milestones—typically by chapter. If you have a strong record translating books or long-form texts from Indonesia into English, I look forward to reading your proposal that outlines past work, timeline, and your approach to quality control.
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Location: Kota Semarang, Indonesia
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Hello, I can translate your 55,000-word Indonesian manuscript into fluent, idiomatic English for an English-speaking audience. I will work directly from your fully-edited manuscript and deliver a natural, publication-ready translation that preserves the original tone, style, and meaning. My focus is on delivering clear, engaging English that reads naturally and is ready for layout. I have experience with book-length translations and I’m committed to accuracy and consistency throughout all 200 pages. I look forward to the opportunity to help bring your book to a wider audience.
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Dear [Client Name], I understand that after completing a fully edited manuscript, getting it translated and ready for layout is the next critical hurdle. I offer a streamlined, accelerated translation service tailored for books that need to reach the market efficiently without sacrificing page-by-page accuracy or narrative tone. Proposed Milestones (Accelerated Schedule): 1. Week 2: Review File Chapters 1-4 (Approx. 15k words) 2. Week 4: Review File Chapters 5-8 (Approx. 15k words) 3. Week 6: Review File Chapters 9-12 (Approx. 15k words) 4. Week 8: Final Review File & Final Polished Deliverables (.docx & .pdf) (Final 10k words) 5. Total Timeline: 8 Weeks. I am available to start immediately and dedicated to hitting these milestones. Sincerely, [Hadi]
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Hello sir, I would love to translate your 55,000-word Indonesian manuscript into a fluent, idiomatic English version that perfectly preserves your original tone and cultural nuances. To guarantee page-by-page accuracy with zero machine-translation artifacts, I perform 100% manual translation, backed by rigorous proofreading and a custom glossary to ensure flawless grammar and strict terminology consistency across all 200 pages. Drawing on my professional background in document layout, I will provide cleanly structured, error-free .docx and PDF files delivered steadily through your preferred chapter-by-chapter milestones. I would be happy to translate a short sample for free to demonstrate my quality. Let’s discuss your ideal timeline
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I believe I am a strong candidate for this freelance translation position because I have good communication skills, strong attention to detail, and the ability to understand and deliver the meaning of content accurately. I am experienced in working with different types of tasks and can adapt to various writing styles and contexts. I am also responsible, detail-oriented, and committed to completing tasks on time. With my ability to work independently and continuously learn, I am confident that I can provide accurate, natural, and high-quality translations.
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Hi kak! As a Master's Degree holder in English Education and an avid fanfiction reader, I believe I best suit this position. I directly wrote both my undergraduate and master's thesis in English, so writing in English feels natural to me already. FYI, the total pages of both thesis would be like around 200~ish pages. Besides, I text my husband everyday in English, but talk to him in Indonesian. I give my students feedback in both English and Indonesian. Therefore, translating Indonesian to English and keeping the nuances is something you can count on me. Hope we can work together for this project!
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Hello, I would be very interested in translating your 55,000-word Indonesian book into natural, fluent English. I have practical experience in Indonesian–English translation and editing. During my internship at the UGM Directorate of Research, I edited and translated 50+ research papers within one month for publication in international journals, including Q1–Q3 journals. This trained me to maintain accuracy and consistency while working under tight deadlines and handling materials involving multiple researchers and publishers. After graduating, I continued working as a freelance translator and editor for several clients. Some have continued working with me for approximately three years, reflecting their continued trust in my quality and reliability. I hold an M.Sc. from Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM), with verified UKBI 680 and TOEFL 597 scores. For your book, I will: • Translate every chapter, table, and footnote faithfully. • Maintain consistent terminology and style throughout the manuscript. • Proofread each chapter for grammar, spelling, clarity, and natural English. • Conduct a final consistency and quality review. • Deliver the final files in Word and PDF. I estimate 5–7 weeks, with chapter-by-chapter milestones. I would also be happy to provide a short sample translation so you can assess my work before proceeding. I would be excited to help bring your book to English-speaking readers.
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Hi, I will summarize all the stuff and provide you with clear, concise notes. I am a translator with years of experience in English and Indonesia language. I've worked on several similar projects compiling presentation slides and lecture notes into a single set of notes. I can deliver a fluent, idiomatic English version ready for layout. I can generally translate page-by-page accuracy, meaning retained, and able to work without machine-translation artefacts. I'm also able to present consistent terminology across the entire manuscript with zero spelling or grammar errors in the English copy. I am very interested to hear more about the project and the subject matter of the lectures. If you award me the project, I'd be pleased to discuss this further and get started for you as soon as possible. Thanks!
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