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We combine DeepL’s industry-leading AI with experienced human editors to deliver translations that respect voice, genre, and reader expectations.

Languages We Support

Our primary focus lies in the key Central European languages and the English-speaking world.

At The Human Edit, we currently offer literary translations in a wide range of language pairs, carefully selected to serve authors and publishers across multiple markets.

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English

German, French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese, Polish, Swedish, Norwegian, Danish

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French

Spanish, German, English

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Italian

English, German

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Spanish

English, German, French

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Portuguese

English

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Polish

German, English

Additional language pairs available on request.

Genres We Excel In

Whether it’s thriller tension or cozy charm, our human editors honor tone, style, and reader expectations in every category.

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Fantasy

Building entire worlds is no easy feat, but when you do it right, readers get to live in them. Fantasy is about transporting people to realms filled with wonder, danger, and magic. We understand how to translate the complexity of your kingdoms, the depth of your characters, and the epic journeys they undertake. With us, your world-building will captivate minds across borders, ensuring readers around the world are just as spellbound as your audience at home.

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Thrillers

If you’re crafting heart-pounding thrillers, we’ve got your back. We’ll keep your readers white-knuckled and breathless, making sure every twist and turn hits just right. With sharp translation, seamless publishing, and smart marketing, we’ll get your gripping stories into the hands of readers who crave that adrenaline rush—and keep them hooked from start to finish.

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Business

Your business book has the potential to reshape industries and inspire change. We’re here to ensure your expertise stands out and reaches those who need it most. With expert translation, seamless publishing, and targeted marketing, we’ll help position your knowledge to influence entrepreneurs and professionals worldwide.

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Romance

Love, passion, heartbreak—it’s all part of the messy, beautiful journey to connection. Whether its love lost, found, or fought for, we’re here to make sure your stories of hope and romance touch readers' hearts. 

Your words deserve to ignite that spark in any language, and love should feel real. 

We’re here to make sure your words do just that.

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Cozy Mystery

Intrigue, charm, and a dash of mischief—cozy mysteries keep readers hooked while wrapping them in a world they love. Whether it’s a witty sleuth, a quirky town, or a puzzling case, we ensure every twist and reveal captivates.

With sharp translation and careful nuance, your mysteries will remain just as clever and engaging for readers everywhere.

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Self-Help

Your self-help books are meant to hit hard, to shake people up and guide them toward real change. We’ll make sure your insights break through, no matter where your readers are. With precise translation and smart promotion, we’ll help you reach those hungry for growth and make sure your words land where they’ll have the biggest impact.

Genre expertise matters. Dialogue, pacing, tone, and reader expectations differ—and we edit accordingly.

How It Works

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AI Translation

We translate your manuscript using DeepL, chosen for its superior sentence structure and long-form reliability.

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Human Rework

Our professional proofreaders refine language, tone, dialogue, and terminology consistency

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Beta Reading

Real readers assess flow, immersion, and readability to ensure authentic reader experience.

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Final Polish

A final editorial pass ensures your manuscript is ready for publication.

Still deciding?

Learn why AI-only and poorly structured hybrid translations often fail for published books.

Why DeepL Beats AI

Why DeepL

  • Stronger grammar and sentence structure than most AI tools

  • Better handling of long-form prose

  • Lower copyright concerns compared to generative LLMs used for training purposes

Where AI Still Falls Short

  • Literary voice and emotional nuance

  • Long-document consistency (names, places, lore, glossary terms)

  • Natural dialogue and genre-specific rhythm

  • Reader immersion and stylistic polish

Editorial Review

  • DeepL AI translation

  • 1 professional human editorial rework

  • 1 round of beta reading

  • Final polish

Estimated Quality

75–85%

Publish-Ready

  • DeepL AI translation

  • 2 x independent professional human editorial reworks

  • 1 round of beta reading

  • Final polish

Estimated Quality

94–97%

What People Say About Us

"A great team that does great work. All manuscripts are delivered on time, the quality is convincing, and communication is always friendly and respectful. I highly recommend them!"

Jenny Swan

Author of Romantic Fantasy

"The difference in dialogue quality was immediate. This finally felt publish-ready."

Anonymous Author

Published Author

“A reliable hybrid workflow we now use for our entire backlist.”

Publishing House

Publishing Partner

"A great team that does great work. All manuscripts are delivered on time, the quality is convincing, and communication is always friendly and respectful. I highly recommend them!"

Jenny Swan

Author of Romantic Fantasy

What People Say About Us

"A great team that does great work. All manuscripts are delivered on time, the quality is convincing, and communication is always friendly and respectful. I highly recommend them!"

Jenny Swan

Author of Romantic Fantasy

“A reliable hybrid workflow we now use for our entire backlist.”

Publishing House

Publishing Partner

"The difference in dialogue quality was immediate. This finally felt publish-ready."

Anonymous Author

Published Author

See the difference before you commit

Get a free 2-chapter sample translation and discover how our hybrid approach transforms your work.

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