“I’d love to reach foreign markets, but finding a reliable translator is so hard!”

“I don’t speak Italian—how can I tell if the translation is any good?”

“I don’t have time to manage translators, proofreaders, and beta readers!”

If you’re an indie author looking to expand into new markets, these concerns might sound familiar. The good news? You don’t have to worry about any of that—at least not when it comes to your Italian translations.

I offer a complete, hassle-free package that includes translation, proofreading, and quality control. The result? A professional-quality book, ready to be formatted and published on Amazon or any other Italian ebook store of your choice.

Who I Am and Who I Work With

With over thirteen years of experience in the translation industry, I’ve had the pleasure of working with several internationally bestselling authors—you might even recognize some of them here. To date, I’ve translated more than 200 novels, novelettes, and short stories.

I work in tandem with a dedicated proofreader to ensure the highest level of quality—on par with what you’d expect from a traditional foreign publisher.

How Fast Is the Turnaround?

I pride myself on being both fast and thorough. For example, if your novel is around 60,000 words, I can deliver the finished translation in approximately 30 working days.

And by “finished,” I mean a polished, proofread book that’s ready for publication—not a rough draft you’ll need to revise or outsource for additional work. I also include the translation of the book’s blurb and listing page (yes, I do this—people keep asking!).

Throughout the process, I’ll stay in close contact to update you on my progress and ask questions when needed. I want to make sure I fully understand your vision and convey the same feeling in Italian. Don’t worry—I won’t flood your inbox, but I will reach out when something matters. After all, your book deserves the best.

What do I translate?

I specialize in romance, but I’m open to translating books from a variety of genres.

I’m comfortable with steamy content, but I may decline projects that include certain types of BDSM content due to personal preference—please let me know if your book includes these elements and how they are portrayed. I generally do not accept erotica, and I will not work on books with racist, sexist, homophobic, or otherwise harmful messages. (Books that address these issues critically are fine.)

Finally, I don’t accept projects in the “mafia romance” subgenre. Nothing personal—it’s just not for me.

How Much Will it Cost?

Here’s a quick breakdown of my rates. All prices are in euros. I use a two-step payment model: 50% upon signing the contract, and 50% upon delivery. I accept payments via PayPal or Wise (formerly TransferWise).

Have Questions? Ready to Get Started?

Send me an email at ernesto[at]romanceintranslation[dot]com (or just use my contact form) and I will reply as soon as possible 😊