YourBookInGerman

YourBookInGerman delivers English-to-German fiction translation as a single bundled package — translation, editing, and proofreading in one per-word rate, with no separate invoices for post-translation polish. The service is managed personally by Miriam Neidhardt, a graduate translator working since 1998, who serves as the sole contact from first correspondence through final delivery.

What You Get#

• Bundled three-stage package: Translation, editing, and proofreading included in the per-word rate — unlike agencies that bill each stage separately
• Native German literary translators: The team consists of native German speakers with experience in literary fiction, not general-purpose translators
• Genre specialization: Most active in Contemporary Fiction, Mystery & Thrillers, and Romance — the highest-demand categories on Amazon.de
• Trial translation: One-page sample (up to 400 words) with editing for $100 USD — evaluates translator fit before full-manuscript commitment, and the amount is credited toward the full project as a down payment
• Manuscript-ready delivery: Final file delivered in Microsoft Word, proofread and formatted for direct upload to KDP or Amazon.de

Who It's For#

• Fiction authors targeting the German market: Genre focus on contemporary fiction, thrillers, and romance aligns directly with what sells on Amazon.de
• Authors who want a direct relationship: Neidhardt is the single contact throughout — no account managers, no handoffs, no intermediaries between author and translator team
• Quality-first indie authors: The bundled editing and proofreading means the delivered translation needs no additional polish before publication — the per-word rate includes all three stages

Pricing: From $0.13 USD per word. A 60,000-word novel costs approximately $7,800; a 100,000-word novel approximately $13,000. A 50% deposit is due within 14 days of order confirmation; the remaining balance is due within 14 days of delivery. (7% VAT may apply for EU billing.)

Strengths#

• Bundled value: Editing and proofreading are included, not add-ons. Comparable agency services often bill these stages separately, making the effective per-word value stronger than a direct rate comparison suggests
• 25+ years of experience: Neidhardt has worked as a freelance translator since August 1998 with 15+ books translated — a verifiable track record in literary work specifically
• Trial option: The $100 one-page sample (editing included, credited toward the project) removes guesswork about translator fit before a full-manuscript commitment — a lower-risk entry point than services requiring full project sign-on
• Single-market depth: Translating exclusively English-to-German means genre expertise and market knowledge are concentrated rather than spread across dozens of language pairs

Limitations#

• English to German only: Authors targeting multiple markets need separate services for each additional language
• Capacity constraints: As a boutique service managed by one person, availability may be limited. Contact early if you have a specific launch date or pre-order window
• Modest portfolio: 15+ books is a verifiable figure but small compared to larger agencies. Fewer public author testimonials than TranslateBooks.com, making it harder to research quality independently
• Per-word price floor: $0.13/word is the starting rate — substantially more than AI translation tools for authors weighing cost against quality. Not a budget option

Alternatives#

TranslateBooks.com offers a comparable English-to-German boutique service with a larger, publicly named client roster and optional publishing add-ons (layout, cover, Amazon listing). For AI-assisted German translation at lower cost, ScribeShadow supports German as one of its highest-quality output languages.