Expert Literary Translation Services in Any Language

BURG Translations delivers high-quality, professional literary translation services in over 450 languages. With over 90 years of experience, our clients trust BURG’s expert literary-trained linguists to handle their publishing translation needs. Speak with an expert today.

Literary Translation Services
What Is Literary Translation

What Is Literary Translation?

Literary translation is the art of translating literary works such as novels, poems, abstracts, medical research articles, scientific reference textbooks, etc., into another language, exposing them to a broader audience. Literary translation is considered one of the most challenging translation processes due to the high level of complexity and depth used in creative writing. Translating literary works into foreign languages can present linguistic challenges when attempting to convey the creativity and unique tone of the original author. BURG’s skilled literary linguists provide technically precise and culturally appropriate literary translations that are easily understood across all markets — helping you expand your literary works and reach new global audiences.

Professional Book Translation Services

Book translations expose literary works to a broader audience, allowing readers to discover fiction and non-fiction stories written by foreign authors — providing insight into a world different from their own. For over 90 years, BURG Translations has been trusted by independent authors and publishing warehouses alike to provide professional book translation services in over 450 languages. Our expert linguists create technically precise translations of your content tailored to your specific concepts, style, tone, and ideas, regardless of the length or format. Our team of professional translators and editors use the most advanced translation tools and resources to provide you with high-quality, culturally appropriate book translation services to introduce your literary works to a global audience and increase exposure for your titles.

Professional Book Translation Services
Script Translations

Script Translations

Preparing your work for global audiences requires a vast knowledge of the film’s and target audience’s culture and language with a deep understanding of screenplay writing and formatting. Inaccurate or vague translation or weak adaptations of your script can limit cultural crossover and negatively affect its global appeal. At BURG, every stage of your literary translation project undergoes extensive proofing and editing to ensure only the highest-quality script translations are delivered on time and within budget. Trust BURG’s expert linguists to provide accurate, culturally sensitive script translations of subtitles and dubbed voice-overs to eliminate communication barriers and captivate international markets with fully localized content for any target location and language.

Types of Literary Translations

The BURG team uses the most advanced translation tools and resources to provide you with print-ready and online deliverables designed to the highest specifications, ensuring professional, culturally sensitive translations are delivered on time and within budget. Our literary translation services include:

  • Academic journals
  • Articles
  • Blogs
  • Books (novels, non-fiction, etc.)
  • Catalogs
  • Diaries
  • Directories
  • Essays
  • Journals
  • Magazines
  • Movie scripts
  • Multimedia content
  • Online magazines and newspapers
  • Podcasts
  • Poetry
  • Scientific news reports
  • Songs
  • Textbooks
  • Videos
  • And more

Journalism Translations

Journalism translation for the high-paced world of written press and digital media expands news outreach to engage and educate audiences across the globe. Access to foreign literature empowers readers to learn about politics, culture, and history in any part of the world. Translating journalism content into foreign languages can present logistical, linguistic, and cultural challenges when using culture-specific messaging, time-sensitive material, or reporting on high-profile news. In addition to translating the text correctly — following text guidelines, proper use of margins, spacing, alignment, etc., cultural and contextual elements must be considered.

Providing inaccurate or unknowingly offensive translations can negatively affect your audience and the user experience, resulting in poor brand representation and reputability as a journalist. BURG’s expert literary linguists and translators provide technically precise and culturally appropriate literary translations on time and within budget. Trust BURG to positively influence how your content is perceived — easily understood across all markets, helping you reach new global audiences, and present your channel as a notable and trustworthy source of information.

Journalism Translations
Technology Publishing

Technology Publishing

Technology has impacted the way authors and publishers promote and distribute their literary works and how they connect with readers across the globe. The constant flow of content presents challenges to support the digital demand while creating opportunities to engage with audiences at a level defined by the reader — blog subscriptions, podcasts, videos, or Kindle Unlimited digital downloads. The potential exposure and opportunity to connect with international customers online is vast and growing. BURG Translations offers literary translation services tailored to your digital publishing needs to increase productivity and online exposure by providing fully-customized and localized translation solutions.

BURG’s industry expert linguists and multilingual translators deliver high-quality digital translation publications of e-books, magazines, white papers, reports, etc., in over 450 languages. Eliminate communication barriers, drive international traffic, and captivate global digital markets with BURG’s technology publishing services.

Academic & Scientific Publishing

Academic and scientific publication translation requires specialized subject matter experts, processes, and technology to provide accurate, culturally sensitive translations. Offering inaccurate or vague translations of your material risks subject matter validity and author credibility — negatively affecting your chances of being published and global recognition. BURG’s literary translators and editors will provide you with technically precise, high-quality deliverables in over 450 languages, using the most advanced translation tools and resources, getting you instantly ready for publication – in print or online.

When dealing with sensitive academic and scientific documentation interpretations, you can trust BURG’s 90 years of literary translation to provide the highest level of discretion, professionalism, and accuracy. Speak with an expert today.

Academic and Scientific Publishing

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