I will be your german novel editor for romance, fantasy, science fiction
German Novel Editor for Indie Authors and Multilingual UGC AI Creator
Level 2
Has met high performance criteria and has a proven track record for meeting client expectations.
About this Gig
Ready to publish in German?
I'll copy/line edit your novel, short story or comic book so it reads like it was written by a native German author. I've worked on 40+ books across romance, SFF and thrillers; delivery is KDP-ready.
What you get
- Tracked changes + clean file (.docx)
- Reusable style sheet (names, caps, terms, tone)
- Brief editorial note with priorities
- 1 revision for clarifications
- NDA on request
- Optional: Machine Translation post-editing (DeepL, ScribeShadow) natural German
Genres I handle
- Romance (sweet/feel-good/steamy)
- Urban Fantasy
- Sci-Fi
- Adventure/Holiday
- Thriller
- Suspense
- Children's
How it works
- Send an editable file + word count, genre, 2-3 comp titles
- I edit with tracked changes
- You receive tracked + clean files
Word count & pricing
Packages cover up to 40k words. Have more? Message me for a custom quote (I regularly handle longer manuscripts).
Want to test me first?
Order the Sample Chapter package (up to 2.5k words)
Need your book translated? See my Book Translation gig.
Questions?
Check the FAQ or just message me. I'll be more than happy to recommend the best package for your book.
Note: Gig-prices are exemplary, ask me for an individual offer!
Language:
German
Delivery style preference
Please inform the freelancer of any preferences or concerns regarding the use of AI tools in the completion and/or delivery of your order.
My Portfolio
FAQ
What can I expect from your work?
I'll read, proofread and where necessary, rewrite your novel. I'll take care that expressions are translated adequately, that there's a consistency with characters/names and that the content is overall readable, free of errors - and overall enjoyable for a German-speaking audience.
Why should I use a native speaker to edit my book when it's already translated with tools?
The editing I do doesn't involve just simple punctuation or spelling. Translation tools are far from perfect of delivering a translation that could replace someone professional/native to read over it and identify expressions, context and consistency, which otherwise won't be correct.
What else can I expect from your services?
Each book might be checked (proofread/edited) by two people (four-eyes principle) in order to obtain the best possible result.
What will I receive?
You'll receive the translated and edited document as well as a PDF-document where you can see all the edits/changes which were made during the editing and proofreading. Optionally, I'll provide a document with selected comments on certain edits/changes I made. Please check the gig for details.
Can you edit/proofread something with 40,000+ words?
Yes, but please contact me in any case beforehand, so we can talk about relevant details like the time frame and pricing.
Can you translate my manuscript?
I can offer translations from English to German exclusively for books. I also offer general translations from Portuguese to German. It is an option for the Standard and Premium package for this gig or you can check my translation gig for further details.
Could you beta read my book?
Yes, I offer that in a separate gig, or contact me if we could combine it with the proofreading.
Which genres have you worked with before? What do I do if I don't see my genre listed?
I have experience with: Urban Fantasy, Sweet Romance, Steamy Romance, Romantasy, Mystery & Thriller, Science Fiction. With the exception of Non-Fiction, I will read almost all genres.
What's the difference between the packages? Which one is right for me?
The overall approach is the same, mostly the word count, delivery time and minor extras differs.
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United States
Daniel did an exceptional job on this translation. I give him five out of five-stars. The quality exceeded my expectations. My native-speaking reviewer gave very positive feedback on the quality. Communication was smooth and friendly. I would absolutely work with him again.
$1,000-$1,500
Price
6 weeks
Duration
Helpful?B boulette70

Hong Kong
Daniel exceeded all my expectations. From the very beginning, he understood exactly what I wanted to achieve with my book. He transformed a collection of memories, notes, and ideas into a well-structured manuscript while preserving my personal voice and emotional tone. Communication was always fast,...
$1,000-$1,500
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4 weeks
Duration
Helpful?D der_manfred
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Germany
Daniels unkomplizierte und proaktive Art sind hervorragend.
Up to $50
Price
1 day
Duration
Helpful?D der_manfred
Repeat Client

Germany
Das war mein zweites Projekt mit Daniel. Wir werden weiter zusammen arbeiten. Topp!
$200-$400
Price
5 weeks
Duration
Helpful?D der_manfred
Repeat Client

Germany
Daniel hat mein Anliegen sofort verstanden und umgesetzt. Ich freue mich auf unsere weitere Zusammenarbeit
$200-$400
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4 weeks
Duration
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Rating Breakdown
- Seller communication level
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B 
bestsellerlist
Repeat Client

United States
Daniel did an exceptional job on this translation. I give him five out of five-stars. The quality exceeded my expectations. My native-speaking reviewer gave very positive feedback on the quality. Communication was smooth and friendly. I would absolutely work with him again.
$1,000-$1,500
Price
6 weeks
Duration
Helpful?B boulette70

Hong Kong
Daniel exceeded all my expectations. From the very beginning, he understood exactly what I wanted to achieve with my book. He transformed a collection of memories, notes, and ideas into a well-structured manuscript while preserving my personal voice and emotional tone. Communication was always fast,...
$1,000-$1,500
Price
4 weeks
Duration
Helpful?D der_manfred
Repeat Client

Germany
Daniels unkomplizierte und proaktive Art sind hervorragend.
Up to $50
Price
1 day
Duration
Helpful?D der_manfred
Repeat Client

Germany
Das war mein zweites Projekt mit Daniel. Wir werden weiter zusammen arbeiten. Topp!
$200-$400
Price
5 weeks
Duration
Helpful?D der_manfred
Repeat Client

Germany
Daniel hat mein Anliegen sofort verstanden und umgesetzt. Ich freue mich auf unsere weitere Zusammenarbeit
$200-$400
Price
4 weeks
Duration
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